Jst took the Minnesota Personal Pertection class this past weekend. As I understood it, in Minnesota, if someone is in your house, your are likely justified, much more so than out on the street. Now the comment about shot in the front vs back are accurate, but generally, if someone is in your house and is not heeding your orders, you are justified. In answer to the question at the onset, I WOULD WITHOUT FAIL, SHOT TO KILL!!!!!!!! Center mass shot only with good ol' 12ga, 3" #2's will stop anyone at 10-20 feet!