re: Deadly force to protect property not legal in this state

You shoot to eliminate the immediate threat then stop shooting. Three shots in the chest and three in the back while the perp is running away will come down to the coroner's determination of which killed the perp. Unless the coroner is your uncle, you could be in deep shiet.

If you keep firearms for hunting, learn about hunting safety. If you keep firearms for home protection, learn about home protection. That includes instructing family members on emergency plans. Just because your dad gave you your first gun when you were 5 does not indicate knowledge of firearm safety.

At home when I grab a weapon all I have to do is say "upstairs". No questions asked, everyone goes upstairs, wife locks the bedroom door and arms herself.