How would it be murder if you don't kill anyone? Seriously. If they think you're not home, and they come back, you capture them on the security camera. Then you have evidence that the police might actually act on. The .44 is for my own personal protection in case the intruders have nefarious...
I have a network security system that records 24/7 and covers all areas of my property. We have Castle Doctrine where I live. If it were me that this happened to, I'd park my car in the garage and close the door. I'd dust the lenses of all my cameras, make sure there's enough space available on...