Which offense best fits the scenario of forcibly entering a closed sporting goods store to steal cash and firearms?

• A. Burglary Forced Entry
• B. MV Theft
• C. Burglary—Forcible Entry (5a)
• D. Robbery— Firearm (3a)

Answer: (C)

Burglary involves unlawfully entering a structure with the intent to commit a theft or felony inside. When that entry is accomplished by force, it’s forcible entry. In this scenario, someone forcibly enters a closed sporting goods store and steals cash and firearms. The theft occurs inside the building, not from a person, so robbery wouldn’t apply. The forceful break-in plus the interior theft fits Burglary—Forcible Entry best. The other options don’t fit: motor vehicle theft isn’t involved, and robbery requires taking from a person with force or intimidation, which isn’t shown here.