[muawiyah]

As you indicate it isn't always necessary to shoot someone. Guns can be used to coerce compliance ~ through the threat of using them.

[driftdiver]

No guns cannot be used to coerce compliance. That is illegal, a gun should not be drawn until it is needed. In my case the guy was about 2 second away from leaving me no choice.

If anyone is breaking into your home it is their problem to justify their behavior NOT the homeowners.