Self-defense is a very important topic, especially in Italy, where regulations and physical and psychological self-defense techniques play a crucial role in ensuring individual safety.
LEGITIMATE SELF-DEFENSE
Legitimate defense in Italy is regulated by Article 52 of the Criminal Code and by Law No. 36 of 2019. These rules establish that: Personal defense is permitted only if proportionate to the offense received and necessary to protect one's own or another's right against a current danger of an unjust offense; The 2019 law introduced the concept of serious disturbance, recognizing that a person in a state of psychological alteration caused by an imminent threat could react more decisively than normal conditions; In the event of a violation of domicile, the reaction can be considered legitimate if it occurs to repel a violent or threatening intrusion.
Some self-defense tools are legal and can be used in compliance with regulations. Chili Spray: It is freely portable, as long as the canister does not exceed 20 ml. It can only be used in situations of self-defense.Telescopic truncheons: They can only be kept inside the home and not taken to public places.Taser with flashlight: Can be used for self-defense against animals or aggression, but only in specific contexts such as remote environments. Remember, self-defense in Italy is strictly tied to the proportionality of the reaction and the legality of the tools used. Check the regulations in your country if you are outside of Italy.