the Law of Arms

The Law of Arms is a legal principle in criminal law that states a person cannot claim self-defense if they are carrying or using weapons unlawfully or without proper reason at the time of an incident. Essentially, it emphasizes that the right to defend oneself is limited if the individual is involved in illegal possession or use of arms when the conflict occurs. This prevents people from justifying violence by claiming self-defense when they are already engaged in unlawful conduct involving weapons.