Self-defense

For the legal theory of self-defense, see Right of self-defense. For other uses, see Self Defense (disambiguation).
"Home defense" redirects here. For the film, see Home Defense.

This telescopic steel security baton is sold to the public in Japan (2009).

Self-defense (self-defence primarily in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.[1] The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.[2]

  1. ^ Dictionary.com's Definition of "Self-Defense". Dictionary.reference.com. Retrieved on 2 June 2012.
  2. ^ Kopel, David B.; Gallant, Paul; Eisen, Joanne D. (2008). "The Human Right of Self-Defense". BYU Journal of Public Law. 22. BYU Law School: 43–178.