Module 1 - Law

Question 1

Explain “Use of a firearm”

Answer 1

Includes pointing without firing, the actual firing, handling the firearm while loading, unloading and attending to malfunctions

Question 2

When is the only time you are permitted to use lethal force?

Answer 2

When the initiate an attack while armed and the intention is to kill. (Threat is imminent)

Question 3

What are the legal requirements when using lethal force for private/self defence.

Answer 3

• there must be an attack against you/ or third party
• the attack must be against a person (not property)
• the attack must be about to start/ already begun