Arizona HB2529 repeals the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense.
Arizona HB2529 amends section 13-405 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to remove the requirement for a person to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense. The bill specifies that a person is justified in using deadly force if they believe it is necessary to protect themselves from unlawful deadly force. This change eliminates the previous duty to retreat when facing a threat.
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