Do you think it is ever justified for citizens to resort to violence in self-defense?

Conducted

September 12, 2025

2974 US adults surveyed

Do you think it is ever justified for citizens to resort to violence in self‑defense?

Conducted September 12, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2974 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Yes, violence can sometimes be justified

64%

No, violence is never justified

22%

Not sure

11%

Prefer not to say

Do you think it is ever justified for citizens to resort to violence in self‑defense?

Conducted September 12, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2974 US adults

Yes, violence can sometimes be justified

64%

No, violence is never justified

22%

Not sure

11%

Prefer not to say

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