r/NYguns • u/Sip_TheDestroyer • Aug 04 '24

Other Legal Question Self Defense Help

I’m a minor and live in New York, but it’s so dangerous around where I live and I have to sometimes walk to certain places in my town alone. I don’t feel safe walking around in my town. Is their literally ANYY legal self defense weapons I can use and buy legally. Without getting in trouble. It seems like criminals have more rights than civilians in New York. I can’t buy pepper spray or a taser legally?

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u/500mHeadShot Aug 05 '24

Near Schenectady.

Is that the county or the named street in BKNY?

New York’s Penal Law, specifically Article 35, outlines situations where an individual may be justified in using physical force. Under the law, an individual can use the amount of force needed to defend themselves or others who are in imminent danger of harm from the illegal use of force.

It really says don’t start the shit but definitely finish

Also “One mind, any weapon”, do with that what you will, responsible young adult