North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Practice Exam

In North Carolina, the use of deadly force in self-defense is justified only when there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm. This means that a person can use deadly force to defend themselves or others when facing a situation where there is a clear and immediate danger of severe injury or death. It is important to remember that using deadly force in any other situation may not be legally justified.

Option A (When there is a threat of unlawful force) is not specific enough, as it does not explicitly mention the requirement of imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm. Option C (To protect personal property at any time) is not correct as North Carolina law does not permit the use of deadly force solely to protect personal property. Option D (Whenever they feel threatened in a public area) is not accurate because the use of deadly force must be in response to a specific and imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm, regardless of the location.