I realize the subject has pretty much been covered here, but I've watched this thread develope and would like to add a thing or two. I took the CC class hear in Minnesota last summer and I've had my permit for about a year. The 1st thing our instructor told was if you draw your gun be ready to draw your checkbook. The average cost to defend your actions in court cost about $30,000. We were also taught the 7yd distance. Basically if you are being threatened with something other than a gun, you have other options to get out of the situation fleeing may be a good option. When it comes to inside your home you have more rights, but you still have to give the intruder a way out. You can't shoot him just because he wakes you up and you find him standing in your living room. It will obviously be better for all parties involved if the intruder finds his way out. If you have to shoot someone to stop a threat make sure you were out options. It will be alot easier to keep yourself out of jail.