Bill has had a problem with vandalism at his business, so he rigs up a spring gun at the entryway to his store, so that any after-hours intruder will be shot upon entry. Bill may legally use this deadly force to protect his business.

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It is generally not legal to use deadly force to protect property, and a spring gun that is rigged to intentionally harm an intruder could potentially cause serious injury or death. It is important to contact law enforcement and take other legal steps to protect one's business.

Bill Has Had a Problem with Vandalism at His Business