Re: Breaking and entering
use of force laws vary from state to state. this prolly isn't the best forum to get info on the use of force laws in arkansas.
however, in general, you must be in fear for your life or of serious bodily injury to be justified in shooting someone (except, perhaps, in texas).
whether or not a specific situation justifies shooting is impossible to say on the internet--though many such debates do rage...and they can be informative.
just plan on being in for a world of no-fun and lawyer's fees even if you are justified.
and, really, don't shoot anyone unless you absolutely have to (like you--or possibly another person--are going to be killed, maimed, raped, or kidnapped if you don't shoot the bad guy).
also, i see that you asked about ccw classes in another post. you might not get many answers here as they vary from state to state as well (and PA doesn't even require them), but whatever the requirements are in arkansas, i would highly recommend taking a *good* and *thorough* class--which in most states means something beyond the minimally required class.
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