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Strawberries,Date: 3/5/2009 5:39:11 AM
Author: strmrdr
Some of the comments in the thread are extending into coming back and biting you in the fanny territory.
The criteria in all 50 states for self defense is being able to answer:
I feared for my life because ....................
In such a way that the common person would agree with you and that fits the evidence.
Beyond that there are some other cases that vary state by state.
For example in IL someone in your house uninvited is assumed to be a threat.
Lethal force can also be used to prevent arson to an occupied building.
You can not for example go out on your porch and use lethal force unless you can answer why the danger was greater waiting inside for the cops to arrive and deal with it.
There is no duty to retreat in your house but there is a duty not to advance outside your house.
The same goes for someone who left your house, in most cases they are no longer considered a threat once they are outside.
In Il you can not use lethal force to protect property some states you can.
In a few states your are required to try and retreat first even in your house.
Most states have repealed such laws.
Next up talking about and much worse using anything but standard factory ammo will raise an issue you do not want raised and can turn a no bill into a conviction.
next up saying how many and what kind of guns you have online is a no-no.
It is nobodies business but your own don't spread it to the world and ask for trouble.
I'm pretty sure that Storm was talking about my commentary regarding the .22 caliber pistol/hollow points/Black Talons.
Not sure what is meant by "turning a no bill into a conviction," but point taken, Storm.
Kat