[ClearCase_guy]

Varies by state, I believe. In MA, if a gang-banger breaks into your home and if you are in fear of your life, I think you are obligated to flee if at all possible. Pulling a gun on the guy who may be about to kill you, can get you into hot water with the local authorities.

[rellimpank]

-—good post—and surprising to be in a California publication-—

[Paleo Conservative]

In Texas, this story would have had a happier ending.

[MtnClimber]

I had the same thing happen in Florida. Home invader broke the front door in. Initially he charged toward me, but he ran when he saw I had a gun.

[Lancey Howard]

(( ping ))

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

The gangbanger would have been playing poker with Mao and Hitler had he broke into my home.

[Red6]

The statistics of rapes prevented, robberies stopped, etc. seldom make the news and even individual events such as a store or homeowner protecting themselves seldom get the attention they deserve.

[DoughtyOne]

Nice commentary. He presented this is terms even a gun hater could understand, if it were them in their home with an intruder standing down the hall.

[Ken H]

If someone breaks into your home, and you have a justifiable fear that he might kill or harm you or someone else, you have a right to defend yourself with lethal force.

Fixed.

[paul51]

The homeowner didn't shoot the alleged rapist

Too bad. He'll be processed through the system and out victimizing innocent people once again.