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Forget the Hollywood version of castle law—real self-defense in New South Wales is far more nuanced. A former prosecutor warns that firing a gun to protect your home doesn’t automatically absolve you of legal consequences; courts demand proof your response was both reasonable and proportionate. That’s why a recent home invasion in Torrington, where a 72-year-old homeowner shot and killed the intruder, could see the homeowner charged too. While America romanticizes the “castle doctrine” as a license to shoot first, Australia’s system holds homeowners to a stricter standard, especially when the threat comes from a young offender who might still be redeemable. Despite calls to simplify the law and adopt a more American-style approach, the government insists current rules strike the right balance—protecting you without letting lethal force become a default.

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