Kentucky Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon (CCDW) Practice Exam

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When is it legal to use deadly force in self-defense in Kentucky?

Only on your own property
When retreating is not possible
When facing an imminent and immediate threat to life
In all scenarios if you feel threatened

The correct answer is: When facing an imminent and immediate threat to life

In Kentucky, it is legal to use deadly force in self-defense when facing an imminent and immediate threat to life. This means that you can only use deadly force to protect yourself when there is a clear and unavoidable danger to your life. It is important to remember that the use of deadly force should always be a last resort when all other options have been exhausted. This is why option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: A. Only on your own property: In Kentucky, you are not limited to using deadly force only on your own property. Self-defense laws apply both inside and outside of the home. B. When retreating is not possible: Kentucky does not have a "duty to retreat" requirement, but you still must be facing an imminent threat to life to legally use deadly force. D. In all scenarios if you feel threatened: Feeling threatened is not enough to justify the use of deadly force in Kentucky. The threat must be imminent, immediate, and life-threatening for the use of deadly force to be considered lawful.