[bcmarinamanager]

Willy here is a direct quote from the NC Concealed Carry Handbook: "NC does allow the use of force up to and including deadly force against an intruder (GS14-51.1) to prevent a forcible entry into the home or residence or to terminate the intruder's unlawful entry if the occupant reasonably apprehends that the intruder may kill or inflict serious bodily harm to the occupant or others in the home or residence, or if the occupant reasonably believes that the intruder intends to commit a felony in the home or residence" NCGS 14-51.1 " Deadly force does NOT automatically allow deadly force against anyone unlawfully inside a home. A deadly threat is still required." So basically, when the intruder is still outside, a deadly threat can be assumed by the home owner since yo may not be able to tell if there is a weapon or not. But once the intruder is inside, you have to be proof positive he has a weapon. Retreat requirements do not apply inside the home in NCGS.

I agree completely with you on pretty much everything else Willy.