Self-Defense Laws: Know Your Duty and Your Limits

Tradecraft lives in daily life at the curb, in the kitchen, and in the small talk that turns sharp without warning. The rules that govern force do not wait for perfect light or perfect memory. They apply in bad weather and in tight rooms with voices that carry. This article sets a clean frame for action so you stay inside the law and inside control.

Control space and time first. Speak early and move early so the record shows you chose safety and restraint.