Is self-defense legal? Yes, self-defense is legal in most places, but laws can vary. Generally, you have the right to defend yourself if you’re facing imminent danger.

Mixed martial arts is a brutal, imperfect, occasionally ugly sport. But it’s also one of the most honest epistemic systems we ...

Summary and Key Points: Despite the dominance of semi-automatic pistols in military, law enforcement, and civilian self-defense, revolvers remain a practical choice for personal protection. -Semi ...

News about Self-Defense, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Self-Defense. In Dangerous Times, Train for Self-Defense My wife and I built our defensive skills with six days of sweat, dust, and the right mindset. J.D. Tuccille | 6.2.2025 7:00 AM.

The message from Americans is clear: the right to self-defense must be protected, not punished. More than half a million citizens have already signed a USCCA-sponsored petition urging Congress to ...

MY previous column focused on responsible gun ownership as a prelude to the topic on self-defense as defined by our laws. I have obtained the permission of lawyer Karlo Nicolas of Nicolas and de Vega ...

Cpl. Tyler Crussen during the "Fight Like a Girl" self-defense program at the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative in Valparaiso on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) ...

People with firearm access are far more likely to experience gun violence than to use their weapon for self-defense, according to a new Rutgers Health study. Although self-defense is the primary ...

Self-defense classes geared toward LGBTQ people can be found across the U.S., and instructors and students say the skills these classes provide are giving attendees a boost of confidence and a ...