National Carry AcademyIllinois Laws for Use of Deadly Force
January 10, 2016
Illinois deadly force laws allow for the following:
Sec. 7-1. Use of force in defense of person. Sec. 7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling. Sec. 7-3. Use of force in defense of other property. Sec. 7-4. Use of force by aggressor. Sec. 7-5. Peace officer’s use of force in making arrest. Sec. 7-6. Private person’s use of force in making arrest. Sec. 7-7. Private person’s use of force in resisting arrest. Sec. 7-8. Force likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Sec. 7-9. Use of force to prevent escape. Sec. 7-11. Compulsion. Sec. 7-12. Entrapment. Sec. 7-13. Necessity. Sec. 7-14. Affirmative defense.
Illinois Laws for Use of Deadly Force
January 10, 2016
Illinois deadly force laws allow for the following:
Sec. 7-1. Use of force in defense of person. Sec. 7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling. Sec. 7-3. Use of force in defense of other property. Sec. 7-4. Use of force by aggressor. Sec. 7-5. Peace officer’s use of force in making arrest. Sec. 7-6. Private person’s use of force in making arrest. Sec. 7-7. Private person’s use of force in resisting arrest. Sec. 7-8. Force likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Sec. 7-9. Use of force to prevent escape. Sec. 7-11. Compulsion. Sec. 7-12. Entrapment. Sec. 7-13. Necessity. Sec. 7-14. Affirmative defense.