>> And he would be charged with what?
Please keep in mind that in some places, it’s a crime to defend yourself. (Not sure if Pennsylvania is one of those, or not.)
Glad I live in Texas, though, where the right to defend yourself is written into state law.
I also live in Texas. There was a shooting less than mile from my house this evening. Police post on facebook described the perps as 3 Black Males wearing ski masks. Big brave dudes shot one woman and pistol whipped another. They are very very lucky that I live on the other side of the creek, and that I wasn't home anyway. :) I do wish the women had been armed. The neighborhood were it occurred is composed of 4-plexes. It would be Ski Mask boys with the holes in them. .45 caliber holes. Course that would make it much harder to sell my house, which already has a bullet scar in the driveway and on a couple of interior walls. Don't have a clue where that .40 bullet came from. It was a JHP though. I'll get someone to fix the drywall, since I have several other places that need fixing, but have nothing to do with a bullet coming through the window.
Definitely not.
Not only is Pennsylvania often called the "militia capital" of the country, but we recently passed solid "castle doctrine" legislation. Plus we have very easy concealed carry, probably second only to Vermont in ease of CC. ANY non-criminal Pennsylvania resident over 21 can get a CC permit on the spot at the local sheriff's office. No "safety" or any other courses are required, you don't need to give a reason for wanting CC other than "self defense", and you don't even need to own a gun.
I recommend all Pennsylvania freepers go get their CC permits tomorrow, if you don't already have one. I think the current fee is $25 and the permit is good for 5 years. Just take proof of residency in whatever county you live in. I've had mine for at least 20 years. (Note: I can't speak for how you will be treated in the concentrated Democrat parasite nests ["cities"] but in most counties you will be treated with helpful courtesy.)
P.A. you have the right to self defence.