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Originally Posted by rosewood
I understand the concept of staying inside and waiting on police. But is there a law that says I have to stay in my house cowering? I have every right to go out in my yard anytime of the day with my weapon in hand. Going outside on my own property any time I wish is within my rights.
As for the neighbors yard, I can easily stand in my driveway and speak to someone rifling through my neighbors vehicle, I wouldn't have to leave my property to do so...
Rosewood
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Seems unfortunate that you equate what for many informed folk is discretion, proper priorities and good tactics with "cowering" -- which it isn't, but you do you.
Anyway, no, there's isn't a law that says you have to stay in your home.
There are laws local to you that say when you can and cannot use deadly force; there's also general common sense that says when you should. Suggest studying up on both.
At minimum, anyone considering "engaging" -- in any situation, really -- at least ought to ask themselves this: "Is this something worth killing, dying, or going to prison over." It's a simple metric with worlds of implication...