Quoted from twoplays25c:Pennsylvania is not one of the states that have stand your ground laws, but the state does follow the castle doctrine, which shares similar traits. This law allows you to use force without first having to retreat from imminent danger if you're at home, in your car, or at your workplace.
As a PA resident, I'd be hesitant to use force on someone on my property unless they entered my home. On Monday, I had a rabid fox on my property, I live in a very rural area. Called the PA Game Commission and asked if I could shoot it. NO, we'll call you back. 2 hours later, nothing. We got 6" of snow and I needed to snow blow my 175' driveway. Called PA State Police. They called game commission and advised me that they couldn't come out till the next day. Can I shoot it? Yes, if you feel threatened. 5 minutes later I put it out of it's misery. Game commission called the next day, they were coming out to deal with it. I shot it, come get the carcass. Gave me hell for killing it. Come and get it I said.