<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page . (March 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> For other uses, please see Deadly Force (disambiguation) </P> <P> Deadly force, also known as lethal force, is force that is likely to cause either serious bodily injury or death to another person . In most jurisdictions, the use of deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity as a last resort, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed . </P> <P> Firearms, bladed weapons, explosives, and vehicles are among those weapons the use of which is considered deadly force . The use of non-traditional weapons in an offensive manner, such as a baseball bat, sharp pencil, tire iron or other, may also be considered deadly force . </P>

When is the use of deadly force justified