OK. Here's a question...
Why does it seem that a lot of people on this thread are almost eager to kill? To drop the hammer, pull the trigger, blast, smoke check, etc.
First of all, if someone is in your house, you have the drop on them, and they are not armed, why shoot? You do not have a reason to shoot them at that point.
If your family is not in imminent danger, why shoot?
If they want to run, let them. If they are running with some of your prized possessions, let them go! There is almost NOTHING you own that is worth a person's life.
FMUStewart:
As far as me being a victim waiting to happen, please read my profile.