In fact, you're probably not even thinking at all — you're operating on pure instinct.

I'm in danger. My family's in danger. I have to fight back!

Which means that you're going to do whatever you need to do to eliminate this threat without risking your life or your family's safety.

You're not going to think any further ahead than these critical five seconds that could mean life or death.

The problem is after those critical seconds tick by, what you did with them could STILL destroy everything you hold dear.

Here are three castle doctrine myths that could CRIPPLE you and your family after a self-defense shooting: