North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Practice Exam

In North Carolina, a person can use deadly force in self-defense:

1. Under any circumstances

2. When retreating is not possible and they fear death or serious injury

3. Only inside their home, regardless of the situation

4. If they have verbally warned the aggressor

The correct answer is: When retreating is not possible and they fear death or serious injury

Using deadly force in self-defense is a serious matter, and it is important to understand the laws and regulations regarding it in any state. In North Carolina, deadly force is only allowed in certain circumstances. Option A, "under any circumstances," is incorrect because it implies that deadly force can be used without any restrictions, which is not the case. Option C, "only inside their home, regardless of the situation," is incorrect because it limits the use of deadly force to only inside the home, whereas the law also allows it in other situations. Option D, "if they have verbally warned the aggressor," is also incorrect because it suggests that a verbal warning is necessary before using deadly force, which is not always the case. The correct answer, Option B, states that a person can use deadly force in self-defense when it is necessary and retreating is not possible, and they have a reasonable belief that they could suffer death or serious injury. This shows that the use of deadly force is limited and can only be used in specific situations in North Carolina.