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Originally Posted by DJDan
I'm really glad that our law says I don't have a "duty to retreat"...that I can actually confront someone if they are attempting to rob me of my property.
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Duty to retreat only pertains to defending against an unlawful attack.
In states which dictate a duty to retreat, deadly force can only be used if you first attempt to retreat from the attack. Example: BG swings a baseball bat at you. You have a duty to try and run away before you can retaliate in any way, otherwise you are breaking the law.
In states without duty to retreat, you do not have to run away first. You can retaliate immediately if you feel your life is in danger.
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The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)
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10-12-2006, 02:35 AM
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