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Originally Posted by Morton
Just be sure they get into the house far enough so that they land inside ... or drag "em back in.
Fleeing is still the best option IMHO but plan "B" should be in place.
SD is one of the states that has a "castle" law on the books.
Morton
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I guess each state that have "Castle Laws" in effect differ somewhat in determining at what point you (the potential victim) are allowed to utilize "deadly force"! Oklahoma redefined the Castle / Make My Day Law this past Nov 21, 2011 to include business and employees of business!
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Effective today, (11/21/2011) business owners, managers and employees are covered to defend themselves and their workplace through deadly force if needed in the amended Make My Day law. The law originally provided such protection to people in their
dwellings or vehicles or engaged in any lawful activity.
Lawmakers wanted to add businesses to the wording of the legislation, leaving no room for interpretation by law enforcement or others.
The
law states residents of Oklahoma have a right to expect absolute safety in their homes or businesses. Anyone
attempting to unlawfully enter a home or business, or who has already unlawfully entered, can be defended against by the use of physical or deadly force. It is presumed that a person or persons in such unlawful activity intend to use force or violence to obtain their objective upon unlawful entry."
Was talking just yesterday with one of my cousins who also happens to be the DA for the county I reside in about this very subject! The bad guy does not have to be "completely" inside the residence, vehicle or business at all! If they are "attempting" to unlawfully enter and you feel threatened to the point YOU fear for your life or safety, deadly force can be used!
While I have several handguns (yes,,,,,, loaded and ready for use in my home and vehicle), a loaded trusty 20 ga, short barrel pump shotgun is within quick easy reach of the bed 24/7 and #2 shot works extremely well at stopping would be intruders!