Use of Force & Self-Defense

Massad Ayoob video + Illinois-specific legal reference material on one focused page.

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MANDATORY • USE OF FORCE

1. Short Introduction From Joe

This introduction explains how the required video connects with the Use of Force material discussed during Day 2. The introduction itself is not a separate completion requirement.

2. Mandatory Use of Force Training Video

Watch the complete video below. Only this training video counts toward the Mandatory Use of Force completion requirement.

MANDATORY USAVFT VIEWING

DO NOT BYPASS OR SKIP THIS VIDEO

Required by USA Veteran Firearms TrainingUSAVFT requires students to watch the complete Use of Force video. It contains updated and supplemental material connected to your instructor-led training.

Completion: Not yet recorded.

ILLINOIS LAW • REVIEWED AUGUST 2026

⚖️ Illinois Use of Force & Self-Defense

Student-friendly reference to Illinois Article 7. Laws can change; the official Illinois General Assembly text remains the controlling source.

720 ILCS 5/7-1 — Defense of Person ↗ 720 ILCS 5/7-2 — Defense of Dwelling ↗ 720 ILCS 5/7-3 — Defense of Other Property ↗ 720 ILCS 5/7-4 — Aggressor Limitations ↗

Open / Print USAVFT Reference

Educational resource — not legal advice. A concealed carry license does not itself create authority to use deadly force.

AFTER A DEFENSIVE INCIDENT

Safety & Follow-Up Reference

Prioritize immediate safety, contact emergency services, request medical assistance when appropriate, follow lawful commands from responding officers, and understand that legal representation may be important. Every incident is fact-specific.

General education only — not legal advice or a script for every incident.