I think there may be other factors to consider. The law in my state does not permit use of deadly force by a home owner or tenant, if someone merely forces entry into a dwelling (Firefighters responding to a Chimney or Residential Fire appreciate this). Residents, even if armed, are expected to retreat or flee. Deadly force is permitted to prevent Arson, however. It does seem that some "Gun Enthusiasts" think Deadly force is justified in any circumstance, which in most states, it is not. Merely "brandishing" a firearm, can be an "actionable Tort" in Civil court. Perhaps rural communities, where [gun] hunting is more frequent, view this differently than urban settings. Regretably, when my state legislature decided to permit legislators to "carry" in the State House, a few years ago, some legislators had occasion to "inadvertently" drop their guns on the floor during legislative business. Consequently, the number of Schoolteachers bringing their students to tour our "historic Statehouse" dropped off significantly. I hope the Legislature will restore "decorum and civility" to the Statehouse.