Use of force in self-protection State law says the use of force is justifiable when an individual believes it is necessary to protect himself against force from another person. The use of force is justifiable if an individual feels the need to protect himself against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape.
"Duty to retreat" Under state law, if an individual knows he can avoid using force by safely retreating or surrendering his possessions to an attacker, he is obligated to do so. However, an individual is not obliged to retreat from his home.
Use of force in property protection Force may be used to prevent an unlawful entry or other trespass on an individual's land or the unlawful taking of their property. If the individual can safely ask a trespasser or thief to desist, the individual is obligated to do so. Deadly force is justifiable if someone unlawfully enters an individual's home and an individual feels lesser force would not stop the entry.
Obligation to retreat? I would think one’s home is the retreat, and anybody who violates it can be justifiably destroyed.
That’s my rule for insects as well.
“The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against the tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proven to be always possible.”
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, (D-MN) (later Vice President)