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I believe in Va it is a Force for Force law , in that you can only use equal or one step higher level of force in order to protect yourself.
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That may apply in something like a bar fight, but pulling a weapon of any sort in a mutual fight is going to get you thrown in jail and if things escalate to serious injury or death you are going to prison. An innocent person being attacked has the right to use deadly force in defense if they feel they are facing death or serious injury. If you are in mutual combat you do not have that right in VA, the best you can do is stop fighting and retreat, showing to your opponent and any witnesses that you are seeking peace. If at that point your opponent continues the attack you can defend yourself, but legally you are on much weaker grounds than the attacked innocent.