http://www.handgunlaw.us/
Lot of good info on this site.
I have had my ccw for a while now, I live real close to a real bad city...Flint.... so I feel its neccessary to protect myself and my family. But its is something not to be taken lightly. I would have no problem shooting in self defense, some people could not shoot no matter what the circumstances. A gun is not to scare the attacker away, it is too eliminate the threat. Sorry to be so blunt but this is a topic i feel very strong on.
I am very sorry to here what happened to you all. Its unfair when good people get attacked.