Do You Really Need to Retreat? Understanding California Self-Defense Laws

When faced with a threat, most people's instinct is to either run away or fight back. Does California have "no retreat" laws like other states' Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground policies?

Do the Second Amendment and CA gun laws impact your right to self-defense without retreating? In this video, we examine California's limits on the use of force and the duty to retreat.

You’ll learn when the Castle Doctrine may apply even in California, allowing you to “stand your ground” and use force without retreating first.

We cover how the right to self-defense works in your home, car, or public spaces. There are cases where you don't have to retreat, even in California. This video breaks down the exceptions to California's retreat rule.

We discuss scenarios such as being attacked in your own home, defending others from harm, and more. You'll learn when you can stand your ground without retreating first, and still be compliant with California self-defense laws.