Introduction.The State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation is considering a bill that proposes not to qualify the actions of a person defending himself from a violent attack on a home as exceeding the limits of necessary defense. This applies to cases where an attack poses a danger to the life of the defender himself or those next to him, or when there is an immediate threat of life-threatening violence. It is also proposed to consolidate the right to protect one's property in situations of illegal forced entry into a home.Methods.The work used a general scientific dialectical method of cognition of the surrounding reality, which involves a complete and comprehensive study of phenomena, consideration of connections and contradictions between them. In addition, the method of description was used; the method of logical comprehension; abstraction and generalization. The analysis of the dynamics of crimes qualified under Article 108 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is carried out.Results.In general, the analyzed initiative of the legislator deserves support. A citizen who defends himself on the territory of his home in case of an obvious or potential threat, as a general rule, should not subsequently prove his innocence and be brought to criminal responsibility. The adoption of this Bill in conditions of low incomes of the population and an increase in group criminal activity will help to increase the level of security of citizens. Such changes will create confidence in people that their actions to protect themselves and their loved ones in their own home will be considered legitimate and justified.