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Pennsylvania charges homeowner after self-defense shooting

It’s no secret that since the end of January I’ve crossed into and through no less than 9 different states as I worked my way south into Texas then north into Colorado and finally north/west to and into Montana.
I’ve done extensive research on gun laws in regards to states that I was traveling through and the differences are in fact mind blowing.
Since I have a carry permit from Kentucky I looked at states that share reciprocity and have been fortunate that I didn’t need to seriously alter my travel plans or routes.
Based on my current location “Montana” shares reciprocity with Kentucky and visa versa so I can conceal carry without worrying.
And based on living in bear country I carry everywhere without going into detail.

The bottom line is to know your state laws in detail.
 
Old_Me said:
yes, but the property he had the gun on.??

was a house he did not live in, meaning a rental property maybe.??

his own residence, actual living residence would have been no issue.

even so his own residence, like me where i live, i cannot run outside and start shooting at a possible burglar...that person has to be INSIDE my house for me to be covered by defending my home.

other states (Texas i think?), one can shoot someone outside and on your property?

maybe FL as well..??

like @SimonRL says: (see what i did there?) ...gotta know your state laws.
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Florida you have to be inside your house unless your yard is fenced in such a way that it takes effort to bypass ie a 3' fence is easy to get over, a 6' fence isn't.
 
HayesGreener said:
I have never heard the fence thing. Please expound.
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The fencing standard allows your yard, enclosed by a fence which terminates into your home, to become part of your "Castle". There's a section on this topic in the book below. It's written by a retired self-defense lawyer from Orlando and is considered the Florida bible for gun ownership.
 
Bassbob said:
I assumed Florida was a Castle/ SYG state. In which case anywhere you are legally allowed to be is the standard.
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We are both, but your castle doesn't extend to an open yard. SYG has requirements for fear of great bodily harm. Your Castle, home/enclosed yard, is a shoot first ask questions later scenario.
 
Bassbob said:
I assumed Florida was a Castle/ SYG state. In which case anywhere you are legally allowed to be is the standard.
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Within the context of the justifiable use of force, Florida's stand your ground law provides that you do not have to retreat provided you are in a place you have a legal right to be, and you are not engaged in criminal activity.

Florida's so-called castle doctrine gives the presumption that you or others are in peril of death or great bodily harm if someone forcibly enters your dwelling or occupied vehicle, or attempts to remove someone. The presumption also follows that the person forcibly entering intends a crime of violence. Dwelling is defined as a place where people remain at night, and that includes an attached porch, tent,RV, etc. There is nothing in the law about fences, 6 foot or otherwise, thus my question.
 
HayesGreener said:
Within the context of the justifiable use of force, Florida's stand your ground law provides that you do not have to retreat provided you are in a place you have a legal right to be, and you are not engaged in criminal activity.

Florida's so-called castle doctrine gives the presumption that you or others are in peril of death or great bodily harm if someone forcibly enters your dwelling or occupied vehicle, or attempts to remove someone. The presumption also follows that the person forcibly entering intends a crime of violence. Dwelling is defined as a place where people remain at night, and that includes an attached porch, tent,RV, etc. There is nothing in the law about fences, 6 foot or otherwise, thus my question.
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It’s not in the law specifically, it’s state Supreme Court precedent based on the law.
 
Bassbob said:
Kinda semantics ain’t it ? I mean if you’re in fear for your life you’re in fear for your life. If you’re not, don’t shoot.
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Absolutely. Just because you can does not mean you should. I taught the subject for years. I would never advise anyone to shoot first and ask questions later.

I have a difference of opinion with that attorney. Although an intruder in a fenced yard might present a threat, I am dubious as to whether a fenced yard would be considered part of the dwelling in a court of law-it is just not defined as such in the statute. Too many times a drunk or disoriented person showed up because they got the wrong address or had no idea where they were.
 
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