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Question by  b59ram (1)

Are you allowed to shoot an intruder on your property in New York State?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

You cannot shoot trespassers who set foot on your land. If you shoot someone who unlawfully entered your home and posed a threat, you must be able to demonstrate that you had good cause to shoot him/her.

 
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Answer by  Ron27 (465)

You may use deadly force only in self-defense to prevent to death to you or someone else. If an intruder creates a reasonable apprehension of fear of death in you, then you may use deadly force to protect yourself.

 
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