Quote Originally Posted by Byzantine Prince
I thought this law was common in the US. Anyone who comes into your property uninvited can be legally shot down.
If one was to do that - one gets to suffer the consequences of thier act in the judicial system.

There is a burdern of proof that must be meet. If during the investigation of the shooting the law enforcement officals determine that there was not a justification under the "fear for my safety" then an individual can be charged.

A law enforcement official that I know in Arkansas stated to me that if you someone breaks into your house and you shoot them, you had better make damn sure they fall dead in the house or entering the window/door. Anyother scenerio will get the homeowner arrested and charged with manslaughter.

So its not just entering onto the property - and it requires the homeowner to provide a burdern of proof to justify their action.