Louisiana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

When can you legally use deadly force in defense of your home in Louisiana?

1. When the intruder is armed and breaking in

2. Anytime you feel threatened

3. When the intruder forcibly enters the dwelling

4. Only if the intruder attacks you first

The correct answer is: When the intruder forcibly enters the dwelling

You can legally use deadly force in defense of your home in Louisiana when the intruder forcibly enters your dwelling. Option A is incorrect because it does not mention the word "forcibly," which is a crucial element in this situation. Simply being armed and breaking in is not enough to justify the use of deadly force. Option B is incorrect because feeling threatened alone is not enough to legally justify the use of deadly force. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that the intruder must attack you first before any action can be taken, which is not the case in Louisiana. It is important to remember that the use of deadly force in defense of your home is only justified as a last resort when all other means have been exhausted and there is a clear and imminent threat of danger.