Should Hawaiʻi change its law to mirror other states where retreat is not necessary? Hawaiʻi has a self-defense law that allows the use of reasonable force, even deadly force, if someone believes it ...
The Daily Signal: Indiana Prosecutor Laments That Self-Defense Laws Exist, Protect Defensive Gun Users
There has been a lot of recent discussion about the need for Jewish self-defense. Several books and op-eds have been published advocating for American Jews to start waking up and taking this issue a ...
Utah’s self-defense laws are in the spotlight following two high-profile cases. A law that went into effect in 2021 allows defendants to challenge the charge before trial by proving their use of force ...
KSL: How Utah's self-defense law could impact decisions in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — As Salt Lake County prosecutors are weighing what charges, if any, to file after a deadly shooting at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah's self-defense law is likely a ...
How Utah's self-defense law could impact decisions in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting
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As we age, our bodies and minds may change, but the need for safety and self-protection does not. Senior citizens can face unique challenges when it comes to self-defense, both physically and legally.