Alaska Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Under Alaska's Castle Doctrine, when is the use of deadly force in defense of self or property justified?

1. Only if the attacker is armed

2. When fearing death or serious bodily harm

3. Only within one's own home

4. In all cases of trespassing

The correct answer is: When fearing death or serious bodily harm

Under Alaska's Castle Doctrine, the use of deadly force in defense of self or property is justified when the individual fears death or serious bodily harm. This means that lethal force can be used to protect oneself or others from imminent danger of death or serious injury. It is not limited to situations where the attacker is armed or restricted to incidents within one's own home. The key factor in determining the justification for the use of deadly force is the imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.