How Kentucky’s “Stand Your Ground” Self-Defense Law Works
Kentucky’s “Stand Your Ground” law allows a person to use reasonable force, including deadly force in certain situations, to protect themselves without a legal duty to retreat when they are in a place they have the right to be. The law is designed to support individuals who act in self-defense when they reasonably believe they face an immediate threat of harm. The law removes the requirement to try to escape before defending yourself in many situations. Understanding self-defense laws like Kentucky’s Stand Your Ground…









