Posted on 06/02/2020 2:38:27 PM PDT by MrChips
I do own a gun, but it doesnt get much use, and I am not up to speed on what the law allows. Heres my question: Am I right to conclude that the right to shoot someone attacking you or your property depends on the state in which you live? For example, I have heard that in North Carolina, where I have friends who carry, an intruder must be inside the door of your home for you to have the right to shoot him; if he is taking an ax to your front door but hes not inside your home, You do not have the right to shoot him. In Florida, however, there is a stand your ground law extending your right to shoot someone outside your home. What I am thinking about here, is the people who arm themselves in order to defend their local businesses from rioters and looters. If someone is throwing bricks at your store front, can you shoot? Or does he have to come in through the door as a looter, first?
NOT having one probably saved me from legal issues. Are you free to elaborate?
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