NC BLET: Firearms questions with correct answers

What is the statute that establishes the guidelines for use of *Deadly Force* - Ans NCGS 15A-401(d)(2) When is an officer justified in use of deadly force? - Ans -When it is *Reasonably Necessary* to: 1. To *Defend* himself or 3rd party from what he reasonably believes to be the *use or imminent use* of *deadly physical force* 2. To effect an *arrest* or *prevent the escape* of a person whom he *reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of deadly physical force* 3. To *prevent the escape* of a person from custody imposed upon him as a result of *conviction for a felony* (generally reserved for corrections) What part of NCGS 15A-401(d)(2) applies to all citizens, and not just police officers? - Ans Part A: - To *Defend* himself or 3rd party from what he reasonably believes to be the *use or imminent use* of *deadly physical force* When is deadly force justified when an individual is attempting to disarm and officer? - Ans As long as the disarming is ongoing, this is considered a lethal threat What are the 2 types of handguns? - Ans Revolvers Semi-Automatic What is double action and single action? - Ans *Double action*: the pistol or revolver can be fired by the press of the trigger, this action cocks the hammer or striker as well as fires the weapon. The weapon may also be fired by manual cocking of the hammer (SA).