Originally Posted by
Timber_8
We have a castle doctrine in Massachusets, by law we have to retreat to a safe room if possible. Most homes people scattered through the house and that voids the safe room.
As I understand it, US law Castle Doctrine voids the duty to retreat from attackers once you are inside your house. There is no distinction to which bit within your house. Outside the walls and doors, eg porch and steps you have a duty to retreat.
Is Safe Room even a legal term?
It may be sensible to retreat to a safe room but it is not a legal duty.