Evaluate the personal protective measure of reasonable force. Discuss what it is and how it can be applied. What does reasonable force mean to you?

What will be an ideal response?


A citizen has the right to defend against physical attack by using reasonable force. Reasonable force is the amount of force needed to defend oneself against imminent and serious attack to which no other alternatives are possible.

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