Self-Defense Law

  As of 2024, the Crime Prevention Research Center reports that roughly 8.2% of adults in the United States hold permits to carry concealed weapons.   

However, many of these individuals lack a solid grasp of their local self-defense laws and the complexities of the criminal justice system relating to the use of force. This lack of knowledge can lead to unintended legal troubles, resulting in severe consequences for those who use force without just cause.  

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the rules surrounding the use of force in self-defense situations. We will also explore practical strategies to reduce your legal risks during encounters.  

Key questions we will address include: 

When is the use of force legally justified? 

Under what circumstances can deadly force be considered justifiable?

 Is it permissible to use force to protect another person? 

Can force be used to safeguard property?

What is the Castle Doctrine entail and what is it not?

Together, we will discuss how to ensure that your actions remain within the bounds of legal justification when using force. 

Please check out our calendar page for currently scheduled classes.