Rope.. Iam not saying it isnt wrong to protect yourself, loved ones and personal property against theft and breakins, iam all for it 100%. Regardless of what State has laws have on holding someone at gunpoint until authorities arrive or shooting someone that is breaking in and your feel of "life endangerment" i think no State law can judge this and is the homeowners right to take action depending on the situation and is up to him or her self to react. I was only stating the fact that if someone posts up a sign saying "warning, attack dog" then mr joe who is sue happy will purposly try to get bit just for the $$, or takes a leak on a electric fence when signs posting the obvious. Myself here in Iowa i do keep a handgun loaded (not chambered) with 2 clips, shotgun with loaded with sidesaddle within easy reach and if i do hear someone breakin in the door then i will take action regardless. Its 1 owns right to do so regardelss of what state, or country they live in