Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) Practice Exam

Under Nevada law, when is deadly force considered justifiable?

1. To protect personal property

2. Only when you are inside your home

3. When you are preventing a forcible and atrocious crime

4. Whenever you feel threatened

The correct answer is: When you are preventing a forcible and atrocious crime

The justification for using deadly force under Nevada law is primarily focused on the prevention of serious crimes. When preventing a forcible and atrocious crime, such as murder or sexual assault, the law recognizes the need for a person to protect themselves or others from imminent harm. This reflects the principle that the use of lethal force may be warranted when there is an immediate threat to life or serious bodily injury. Options regarding the protection of personal property or the notion that justification is limited to actions taken inside the home do not align with the legal standards that emphasize the immediacy and severity of the threat to human life. Additionally, the idea of using deadly force whenever someone feels threatened is too broad and subjective; the law requires a clear and present danger before lethal action can be legally justified. Thus, the focus on preventing forcible and atrocious crimes accurately captures the essence of when deadly force is deemed justifiable.