[Mad Dawg]

Firing into Mexico would be a major no no

I would certainly tend to agree with you. BUT what is the law, national and international, on what to do if I'm just chillin' on my side of an international border and I come under attack from somebody on the other side? Do I have a duty to retreat? Should I call the other nation's 911 (if they have one) or what?

I mean, worst case, The boss-lady, 'orrible brat child, and I are having a nice picnic right near the Canadian border and somebody starts throwing rocks at us from that side, and comes close to hitting my daughter. Can I defend my family? 'Cause if that were to happen, I'd be likely to draw down on the guy.

Does anybody know how much trouble I'd be in, assuming my weapon and possession of it were legal where I was - like the famed Virginia - Canadian border or somesuch.

[cripplecreek]

That would be what any normal person would do but I suspect our government in all their brilliance would have other ideas.

[null and void]

You are not a uniformed representive of the US government.

[varon]

Do I have a duty to retreat? Should I call the other nation's 911 (if they have one) or what?

Neither. You call Secretary of Homeland Security, Chertoff and inquire as to how his gut feels!!!