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Legal Right to Use Force for Self-Protection

When it comes to defining the legal right to use force to protect yourself, your home, your property, and others, laws may vary from state to state. However, at the core, most states' laws require that any use of force must be deemed "reasonable for the circumstances." This means that individuals must adhere to the "reasonable person" test in addition to any specific rules outlined in statutory or case law.