[MisterMarauder]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Unfortunately, even here in the red state of NC, your garage, even if attached, is NOT considered part of your house so all you can legally do is offer them a beer or something.

Castle doctrine in NC does cover the garage.

14-51.2. Home, workplace, and motor vehicle protection; presumption of fear of death
or serious bodily harm.
(a) The following definitions apply in this section:
(1) Home. – A building or conveyance of any kind, to include its curtilage,
whether the building or conveyance is temporary or permanent, mobile or
immobile, which has a roof over it, including a tent, and is designed as a
temporary or permanent residence.