Legal Aspects of Self Defense Training 6pm-8pm

Protect Yourself the Right Way – Legal Aspects of Self Defense Training

Understanding how to defend yourself isn’t just about skill—it’s about knowing the law before, during, and after a critical incident.

This training, taught by Lisa Steele, will walk you through the real-world legal realities of self-defense in Massachusetts, helping you avoid costly mistakes that can happen even when your intentions are right.

We’ll cover:

• What you can legally carry—and where
• Firearm storage laws and what happens if your firearm is seen
• How to properly handle traffic stops and interactions with law enforcement
• The critical differences between deadly and non-deadly force
• Your duty to retreat and how perception and reaction time impact decisions
• What happens after an incident—from the initial 911 call to station interviews
• How social media, statements, and third parties can affect your case

This is practical, eye-opening information every responsible gun owner and self-defense-minded member should know. The goal is simple: keep you informed, prepared, and protected—both physically and legally.

Don’t miss this important session. Your safety—and your future—may depend on it.

Lisa Steele has been a criminal defense attorney since 1995. She has represented clients in over 200 appeals in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She has written a number of articles for legal journals on topics including eyewitness perception and memory, and self-defense. She has taught classes for attorneys in a variety of topics and has been teaching self-defense law for GOAL since the late 1990s.