You have that discretion. Not relevant in any way. You have the right to defend your home and family to whatever extent you see fit. All potential thieves should know that they will be killed if they enter your house.
The difference is their government rolled over for the globalists and their infrastructure is made for cold weather. When Michigan has two weeks of 110 degrees Texans won't come in and shit on them for not being prepared for it.
So, to each according to his need.
Heard that somewhere before.