Man, that was good. If I may, I would like to add that one cannot instigate the event [confrontation] then claim the protection of the law. a guy in Florida thought he could do that. A Jury informed him that was not the case.
Feel free. It helps to illustrate how the slightest error in judgement can cause one who believes he is legally defending himself to instead become a lawbreaker.
And to all of the rants here about private property and trespassers.... when you step out your front door, regardless f how much land you own, whether a half acre lot in town or a 1,000 acre ranch, the laws are much more restrictive.
Know the law in your state. Texas law might make more sense and appeal to us, but unfortunately it applies only in Texas.