i live in cali also, but whats actually considered self defense?when someone breaks in and there actually armed with a weapon youre allowed to shoot?...a good friend of mine thats a cop seriously told me if something like that happens make sure theres only one side of the story in court, and that its your story.i mean its risky but everyone has a diff opinion, but i know alot of you in la county will agree with me that when you call the cops they dont really come, and if they do they get here an hour later like someone previously posted.