If a citizen's property is unlawfully threatened with harm by another person, the citizen may:

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The use of deadly force is not justified in the protection of mere property. However, a citizen may use reasonable, nondeadly force to protect their property. They cannot simply make a verbal protest but can take action to prevent harm to their property as long as the force used is not considered excessive. Citizens have the right to use reasonable, nondeadly force to protect their property from unlawful harm. However, using deadly force is typically not considered reasonable unless the threat poses an imminent danger to human life. Simply making a verbal protest is also unlikely to be enough to protect the property.

If a Citizen's Property Is Unlawfully Threatened with Harm by Another