You know they say that your pistol is what you use while you are trying to get to your rifle. This thing is trying too hard!
In regards to the discussion on laws, the castle doctrine and the use of force definitely varies state to state. That is in regards to criminal law.
However as well documented those who have to defend themselves also run up against civil lawsuit. Often even in the commission of a crime by a perp, wrongful death or harm lawsuits can be filed. The common thought on the lowest denominator is to use deadly force only when the threat of harm is present. Thus someone running out of your house with a TV is not an imminent threat. Someone running in the house at you is...