Theophilus
New member
So, I just took a concealed carry class, and an ex-cop came in to talk with us about the laws covering self defense. He did an excellent job – but, now, after the fact, I have a question that I wish I’d asked him. He told us that if a guy kicks in your door and you find him unplugging your TV, you do not have legal grounds to shoot unless you see a gun, or he runs at you. In my house, by the time I get out there, he’ll probably have my dog hanging off his forearm. He can’t very well run at me with a dog on his arm, but what if he pulls a knife? Do I have to watch him kill my dog to get free before I can assume that my own life is at risk? Can I use deadly force to protect my dog inside my own house? I realize states can vary (I’m in Arkansas), but I’d like to figure this one out as part of my mental preparedness (and because I like my dog).