[SeaHawkFan]

Here is the State of Washington statute on the use of deadly force. Please note the “Legislative recognition” in the notes section.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.040

[21twelve]

Thanks - that is what I was referring to. And from your Supreme court case that you cited - it sounds like some form of that is true in all states (being a Federal case?).