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but the law of the United States says very clearly that it is your duty to determine who they are and be able to prove a viable and real threat to your life prior to killing them. honestly, you should do some research into the subject instead of just mouthing the misconceptions you have about our legal system.
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1) Dont assume you know more than everyone.
2) The homeowner doesnt have to prove a "
viable and real" threat, the state has to prove that at the time the homeowner knew he didnt posess a threat (till proven guilty.. remember that one?). Once they enter someone's elses property illegally, they give reasonable proof of being a real threat. The homeowner is not obligated to turn on the lights, giving himself away in a VERY dangerous situation, to see if the intruder has a weapon. Now you can go on the law if you like but if you did in fact graduate law school you will know that in MANY cases the intent of the law is considered more heavily than the actual word usage.
3) According to self defense laws the person who feels threatened is allowed to take whatever instant action he feels necissary as long as it's not premeditated. I.E. He cant go to his car to get a gun, but if it's right next to him he's allowed to grab and use it.