Lesson 25: Beware of using deadly force to protect others.

The law may allow you to use deadly force to protect others, but doing so can carry serious risks. If you intervene in a conflict without knowing the context, you might make serious errors in judgment, and your actions may appear unreasonable to a jury. It’s safest to act only when you’re confident that someone faces an imminent deadly threat, and you clearly understand the circumstances. If it’s not someone you’re responsible for, think twice before getting involved.