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		DennisP on July 27, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fake Dog for Home Security In many states, it's a bit much for legality too. In mine for example, I have to be reasonably in fear for my life to shoot someone in my house. That said, not everyone who breaks in is just after your stuff, especially if they come at night.

cle on July 27, 2022 [–]

It's a tough line to draw. Personally, if someone has already demonstrated that they're willing to commit a felony (burglary), then I'm in fear for my life and the lives of my family. I get why some states don't consider that a justification for use of deadly force, but I also get why some states do.

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