Originally Posted by federali

The recent social unrest quickly morphed into a social revolution, with arson being one of the principal weapons used. Anyone contemplating defending himself or his property against a firebomb attack must be intimately familiar with the definitions and use-of-force laws in his home state. Generally, you may use deadly force to prevent arson of an occupied dwelling. Does “dwelling” in your state include a motel room, a trailer, camper, boat, etc? Do you know what your state considers to be a dwelling?

If you elect to spend the night in your place of business, is your place of business also considered a dwelling? If you live on a farm, is the barn, garage and assorted outbuildings considered part of your dwelling? You need to check the definitions of your state penal codes for the answers.