[Errant]

I believe any law related to self-defense would come under state statues. I don’t know of any federal codes that pertain to citizens in that regard?

[Windflier]

I believe any law related to self-defense would come under state statues. I don’t know of any federal codes that pertain to citizens in that regard?

"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

Seems to me that the right of self defense is implicit in the 2nd Amendment, though radical libs would argue otherwise.

[ModelBreaker]

“I believe any law related to self-defense would come under state statues. I don’t know of any federal codes that pertain to citizens in that regard?”

I don’t either. There may be no plea for self-defense for a “hate crime” under federal law.