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My safe is easily accessible by me, with the key/keypad. There are several loaded magazines in there(mainly cause Im lazy and dont want to empty them by hand after using them) and can grab something in there, lock and load it in under 15 seconds, if Im trying to.
I dont even have to actually use it to deter or drive someone that is trying to break into my home. Just having it in my hand pointing at them should be enough. Heck even a warning shot into the floor should be convincing enough. Hella loud in a confined space like that. If they are still very aggressive and are threatening myself or my family immediately with no signs of backing down, I will shoot if they attack. I will rather face the consequences than having not tried to protect my family.
The self defense laws in Canada has been amended and somewhat updated in recent years. Protecting yourself or your dwelling with force is legally allowed in Canada. It all depends on the use of force. If they are continually trying to attack/harm you, you have the right to defend yourself, with deadly force if need be.
Example: Guy breaks into your house, you knocked him out, call the cops, probably will not be charged with assault.
Example2: Guys breaks in, sees you, turns and runs away but you chase him down and hit him over the head with a bat. Then you would almost always be charged with something.
It is all about the context of what is happening at the time force was used, and why.
All in all, if someone broke into my house and charged at me/my family with a knife I would not hesitate to shoot. Every situation is different, and will be judged accordingly, but I wont go around just blasting rounds at whoever knocks on my door.
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