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Originally Posted by Spikearoni
Every person living in the United States has a legal right to self-defense with or without SYG.
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You are correct, to a point.
Generally speaking, you do NOT have a right to use lethal force in a Duty to Retreat state if you can safely escape from the perpetrator. I say generally because if those states have Castle Doctrine (not all states do), then you might not be required to escape if you are facing a perpetrator in your home.
The laws are not consistent across the states, so one would be wise to understand the laws in the state where they live. And if you travel with a firearm, you better understand the laws of the states you are passing through, as well as in your final destination. One also needs to understand any laws related to ammunition in those various jurisdictions.