Holy fuck you ' re dense . Firstly , no one mentioned Castle Law or Castle Doctrine , considering that Laws governing your home and vehicle vary widely . I believe assault and battery is a viable threat Secondly , I didn ' t provide anything for interpretation . I provided the legal court case that established the law . If you truly believe that assault and battery constitute use of deadly force for self defense then I highly encourage you to read up on the definition of assault and battery as it pertains to your state . Your current understanding of the Law will land you in jail should you decide to act on it . I mean fuck , find a cop on the side of the road and ask him if assault and battery guarantee a reasonable fear for your life . Spoiler alert there is no such guarantee .