Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is Tennessee's stance on the 'Castle Doctrine'?

It allows the use of deadly force only outside of one's home
It does not allow the use of deadly force under any circumstances
It allows the use of deadly force in one's home, vehicle, or place of business without the duty to retreat
It requires one to retreat before using deadly force, even in one's own home

The correct answer is: It allows the use of deadly force in one's home, vehicle, or place of business without the duty to retreat

Tennessee has a 'Stand Your Ground' law, which means one is not required to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense. This law extends to one's home, vehicle, and place of business, known as the 'Castle Doctrine'. Option A is incorrect because it limits the use of deadly force to only outside of one's home. Option B is incorrect because Tennessee does allow the use of deadly force in certain circumstances, with the 'Castle Doctrine' being one of them. Option D is incorrect because Tennessee's 'Stand Your Ground' law eliminates the duty to retreat.