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The answer to what I think you're asking is, it depends on your local/state laws. For example, the state of Tennessee has a law that will protect you in most cases if it was self defense, even with a gun that you illegally possessed. I don't think most states have that law.
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If you are truly acting in self defense, then the act of killing would not qualify for the charge of "1st Degree Murder."

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