4thTimeLucky,
It's impossible to have a discussion when the parties involved cannot agree on the basis of discussion.
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i) Every person has a right to defend themselves using only reasonable force.
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In this specific case and in this specific context, you say that shooting burglars in your home is unreasonable while I say it is reasonable.
I don't really see that further progress can be made.
From the State of Colorado's Revised Statutes:
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18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.
Statute text
(1) The general assembly hereby recognizes that the citizens of Colorado have a right to expect absolute safety within their own homes.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant.
(3) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force.
(4) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from any civil liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force.
History
Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 662, § 1, effective June 6.