I notice the original poster is located in Plano, Tx. Keep in mind Texas Castle Law. If it should be determined you were justifiable by a grand jury, Castle provides immunity from the bad guys or their families civil lawsuits. Having a relationship with a good attorney is also good advice.
"How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." -- Rep. Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)