hermannr
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That is OK Kleanbore, I have lived and carried in WA for over 40 yeas, and at least in my mind, I believe I know what can and should not be done.
The key word in WA law is "Felony". If what is happening is a violent felony (that is what the 9A reference is for, what is listed as a violent felony (BTW: it is a long list, and burglery is in that list) or a severe violent felony: murder, rape, robbery, car-jacking etc... you can respond with deadly force.
This doesn't mean you have to shoot the BG, just you can point a gun at him (or pull the trigger if necessary) and not be prosecuted with an illegal display with the intent to intimidate, or aiming a weapon. (two different no-nos)
Always remembering simple trespass (and the like) is not a felony. If it is not a felony, you cannot use a firearm to defend against it.
The key word in WA law is "Felony". If what is happening is a violent felony (that is what the 9A reference is for, what is listed as a violent felony (BTW: it is a long list, and burglery is in that list) or a severe violent felony: murder, rape, robbery, car-jacking etc... you can respond with deadly force.
This doesn't mean you have to shoot the BG, just you can point a gun at him (or pull the trigger if necessary) and not be prosecuted with an illegal display with the intent to intimidate, or aiming a weapon. (two different no-nos)
Always remembering simple trespass (and the like) is not a felony. If it is not a felony, you cannot use a firearm to defend against it.