Somehow I thought they changed the NC law to allow you to shoot if someone is breaking into your house. Once they are in your house it’s only allowed if you feared for your life. Perhaps some NC folks can clarify that.
NC has the Castle Doctrine. If someone forces his way into your home you can assume he means to do harm and defend yourself without having a direct threat.
If they are breaking in my house, then I can claim fear for my life and shoot to STOP the threat.