[SirAllen]

A lot of states allow you to shoot if someone has broken into your house.

Strangely, here in NC you have the right to use deadly force if the bad guy is *in the process* of breaking in. Once they're in, you have to resort to the normal standard of only being allowed to use deadly force if you are in immanent danger of severe bodily injury or death.

I’d prefer to be allowed in both situations, but hey - I’ll just be sure and get 'em before they bust through the door ;)

[patton]

Here in VA, one is allowed to shoot if they have left your house, and are in the process of running away.

Which surprised even me.