When we relocated, a state that recognized our inherent right to self-defense was one of the considerations.

What is stand your ground practice? Is that like fantasy role-playing cops & robbers in your living room?

Here in Washington. I know, I know. We don't have 'stand your ground'. It's better than that. It's 'drop a felon in commission of a crime'.

Kyle was retreating.

I love and visit both VT and NH plenty. I especially love the stark contrast in their general politics and attitude.

Someone just mentioned VT the other day. Not necessarily duty to retreat:

Although Vermont does not explicitly have a Castle Doctrine law titled as such, Vermont statutes allow the pointing and discharging of a firearm at another person in self-defense, although it is not advisable to do so unless you are in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. Vermont law defines justifiable homicide as killing in defense of one’s person, relatives, or mistress against crimes including murder, sexual assault, burglary, or robbery, with force or violence. The use of deadly force requires greater justification than the use of lesser force. No specific location appears to be required under these laws, which is to say that the law applies equally whether you are in your home or on the street. Vermont jury instructions have stated that if there was a reasonable belief that deadly force was necessary to protect from an imminent threat of death or bodily injury, there is no duty to retreat. Further education on this topic is encouraged, such as contacting your local police department and asking about self-defense laws.

Mmmmm living in the dark green with constitutional carry mmmmmmm

SEC!

The Arkansas is incorrect. We are only required to retreat if we can do so with “complete safety”.

That’s not a hard standard to beat.

What's the state where it's open season on commies?

I'm shocked Wyoming is yellow. Isn't that still a solid red state?