Notwehr mit Schusswaffe! Drei Sätze, die jeder Sportschütze kennen muss.

You're running. Armed pursuers are behind you. You turn around and shoot back. Self-defense or murder? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled on precisely this question on September 4, 2025, case number 3 StR 557/24, in the Duisburg Hells Angels case from May 2022. Here you'll find the three most important clarifications for anyone legally carrying a firearm. Contents: ▶ When are you even allowed to defend yourself? When is an attack considered "imminent"? ▶ How far can you go? Is a firearm sufficient against a fist attack? Is a fatal shot even permissible? ▶ What if the weapon isn't legal? Do you then forfeit your right to self-defense? Plus: Where did the BGH draw the line, and what in the Duisburg case was explicitly NOT considered self-defense? Plus: Where did the BGH draw the line, and what in the Duisburg case was explicitly NOT self-defense? ``` Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Duisburg, May 4, 2022 0:37 Three Clarifications at a Glance 1:02 Question 1: When are you allowed to defend yourself? 2:03 Question 2: How far are you allowed to go? 4:09 Question 3: What if the weapon is not legal? 5:34 Provocation and the Duty to Evade 6:35 What Was NOT Self-Defense in the Duisburg Case 7:46 Practical Advice for You 8:15 Three Key Takeaways 8:52 Conclusion Sources: • Federal Court of Justice (BGH), Judgment of September 4, 2025, 3 StR 557/24 • Section 32 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) - Self-Defense • Section 33 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) - Excessive Self-Defense • Section 24 Paragraph 1 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) - Withdrawal from Attempt • Section 229 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) - Negligent Bodily Harm • Section 52 Paragraph 1 No. 2 lit. b of the Weapons Act (WaffG) (Continuing Offense) Further Information on eduqore.de: ▶ Self-Defense Overview: https://eduqore.de/themen/notwehr ▶ Section 32 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) in Detail: https://eduqore.de/paragraphen/stgb-32 ▶ Federal Court of Justice (BGH) 4 StR 252/22 (Intent to Defend): https://eduqore.de/urteile/bgh-4-str-... General information, not a substitute for legal counsel. In individual cases, only expert legal advice can help. #SelfDefense #FirearmsLaw #FederalCourtofJustice #SportsShooter #Eduqore #FirearmsExpertise #ELME