A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others, Code Section 16-3-23, relating to the use of force in defense of a habitation, or Code Section 16-3-24, relating to the use of force in defense of property other than a habitation, has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and use force as provided in said Code sections, including deadly force.
(Code 1981, §16-3-23.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 477, § 1/SB 396.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
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- Construction and application of "make my day" and "stand your ground" statutes, 76 A.L.R.6th 1.