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Gunslinger
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Indiana has a 'stand your ground' or 'castle doctrine' set of laws. I'd have to go back and read up on them to get the exact specifics on how it relates to theft of your property without entry, but in short it means that whether I'm at autozone getting brake parts or if I'm at home stuffing my face with whatever unhealthy thing I chose this time, if someone threatened me with bodily harm (bolstered if he has a weapon clearly out) I have no duty to retreat. I can run away if I prefer, but unlike some states that protect the criminals (mind boggling) Indiana doesn't do that. I'll see if I can't dig up the exact legislation on that, but suffice it to say, Indiana is pretty cool towards those who want to defend themselves instead of relying on the boys in blue.
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