States That Recognize “Stand Your Ground” Law
5.Illinois
(The law does not include a duty to retreat, which courts have interpreted as a right to expansive self-defense.)
10Michigan 11.Mississippi
14.North Carolina 15.Oklahoma
16.Oregon
(Also does not include a duty to retreat.)
17.South Carolina 18.South Dakota
21.Utah 22.Washington
(Also does not include a duty to retreat.)