SemperKnight
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Here in SC we have the castle law and it extends to out buildings as well. About a year ago a man here in my home town found some young men breaking into his storage building and confronted them with a shotgun. One died the other went to jail. Yes the man was charged but was found to have been within his rights per our state laws and was protected from civil suite by the boys family. SC says if someone/s break in your home they are fair game. In the back, in the side,or in the front doesn't matter. Our goverment and judiciary recognize the fact that a man (or woman) should have the right to defend what he has worked hard all his life to obtain. NC is different. In NC if a burgaler is found in your home you are obligated by law to give them a warning and a chance to escape. The victim has to be in danger of death or serious bodily injury before deadly force can be justifiable and the police will investigate to be sure that the victim had no choice. Also in NC the victim who shoots is not protected from civil actions from surviving perp or dead perps family. So it is best to know your states laws before you decide on your course of action.