Thank you for the great response. Clears a lot of things up. Question on the "agressor" and "swing first" thing. How can it be first thing? If someone comes at me with a bat, I'd attack first? Wouldn't I be alright to do so? What if a bigger guy comes at a smaller girl or kid? Couldn't they do something to protect themselves without the agressor taking the first swing? Just curious. Thanks again for the resonse.
You would be legally defending yourself in this instance because, 1)you are SHURE the assaulter has a DEADLY weapon, 2) he has the weapon in the striking position, 3) He is coming toward you to remove your safe zone, 4) 1,2, and 3 establish by visible action that he is approaching with criminal intent, it is not necessary for him to utter a verbal threat, he is committing felony assault at this point without touching you. You are legitimately in fear of your life.
Wouldn't I be alright to do so?
Absolutely, you're legal and fully protected under SYG.
Generally a little more complex, but (most everyplace in America) minors are very well protected and allowed much latitude in self protection. Usually it is a misdemeanor crime for an adult to even annoy a minor.
The women part is very complicated, and I ain't goin' there.