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Self-Defense Rights: No Duty to Retreat in Threatening Situations

This new law changes self-defense rules, allowing citizens to use force, including deadly force, without first trying to retreat if their life or safety is threatened. This means you don't have to attempt to flee before defending yourself in a dangerous situation, provided you are not involved in criminal activity and are in a place where you have a right to be.
Key points
You can use force to defend yourself or others against an unlawful attack without a duty to retreat.
You can use deadly force if you reasonably believe it's necessary to prevent death, serious harm, or a violent felony, without a duty to retreat.
The right to stand your ground applies if you are not engaged in criminal activity and are in a place where you have a right to be.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3142
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-09