According to New York state laws, a person can use physical force against another person if they have a “reasonable belief” that it is necessary to defend themselves or others.

Source: https://therealnews.com/jordan-neely-was-lynched

“In Colorado, deadly physical force used in defense of yourself or others has two equally important components,” the review letter said.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/27/police-shooting-justified-grand-junction/

Jabrill Peppers was a physical force in New England's secondary last season.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/03/14/patriots-jabrill-peppers-sign-offseason/

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown process by which tuberculosis, malaria and chlamydia causing pathogens enter a cell with physical force, breaching the body’s immune defences that prevent infection.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/tb-malaria-causing-pathogens-use-force-to-breach-immune-defences-study-2927106/