Dark_Arbron posted... Especially since theres another option lots of people are ignoring-
Telling them to get the fuck out, at either knife or gun point. If they dont comply, or make a wrong move, then we can start talking about shooting them.
Lethal force is justified, but you dont have to jump straight to it (unless forced to). The force continuum exists for a reason. This is something American cops dont seem to be held to, but cops in other countries like Australia are.
It doesnt matter if people disagree though, most sensible countries have a lot of leeway when it comes to self defence in your own home. Unless the cops find evidence you went blatantly over the top (like youve knocked them out, then while waiting for the cops you broke their arms and legs just to make sure) you should be in the clear.
Even Australia, a vehemently civilian-disarming country, isnt dumb enough not to acknowledge that.
I thought it was implicit that you would at least tell them to GTFO first. I didn't realise it was ever a question of not saying it first. To me it was a question of "is it worth me getting maimed/killed or my daughter raped just so this sick fuck can live" and the answer to that question is a solid no every time its asked.