duty to retreat; repeal

HB 2529 repeals Arizona's "duty to retreat" requirement for self-defense. It changes the law so that people in a place where they are legally allowed to be (and not committing a crime) no longer must try to flee before using deadly force in self-defense. The bill directly affects Arizonans who may need to use force to protect themselves, removing the obligation to retreat first. This amendment clarifies that individuals can stand their ground without legal penalty if they reasonably believe deadly force is immediately necessary.