I have a female friend who took an introductory handgun class in western Virginia a few months ago. The instructor told her and her father (also in attendance) that in Virginia, if someone breaks into your residence, you have to grapple with them before you can employ deadly force, lest you go to prison for life. He also advocated carrying a 1911 only, as it's "manly" to do so. 
So yea, there is alot of BS being disseminated to the general shooting public regarding self defense shoots, etc.
SSG Jimmy Ide- KIA 28 Aug 10, Hyderabad, AFG
1SG Blue Rowe- KIA 26 May 09, Panjshir, AFG.
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