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To me this is just a simple math problem that gun owners should do in the sober light of day.

I have car insurance with a $1000 deductible.
My estimate of legal fees for stopping a bad guy doing a bad thing is "the price of a car". (The 'better' the shoot, the cheaper the car.)

If I caught someone trying to steal my car, I would confront them in a loud and clear voice with "Stop, or I'll put a hole in you, you can't cover up." I don't plan to fire unless the situation escalates.

However, if they were also kidnapping one of my loved ones... It moves into a more complicated math problem that includes arc's, angles, and acceleration. And, does not include dollars.

I don't see using deadly force to defend property.
That being said, if theft(s) cross the line between shooting to defend my property -vs- shooting to defend my right to own property.

I've had my Texas CHL since the first year. I've had several good instructors and no bad ones. I sat through Charles class more than once and recommend it.