1. Following a defensive shooting, a person is likely to experience elation and self-doubt.

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2. No matter what your level of training or how capable you believe yourself to be in handling stressful situations, you will experience, to a greater or lesser degree, a number of involuntary physiological changes during a serious defensive situation.

True False

3. In a 2006 CNN report, Minneapolis ranked in the top 25 most dangerous cities in the US.

True False

4. According to the NRA, firearms and ammunition should be store separately and firearms should always be stored unloaded.

True False

5. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt

True False

6. A good quality belt and holster is ideally required to properly support and retain a firearm.

True False

7. For target shooting, look for expensive name brand ammunition that is corrosive.

True False

8. Minnesota statute 347.17 states, "Any person may kill any dog that the person knows is affected with the disease known as hydrophobia, or that may suddenly attack while the person is peacefully walking or riding and while being out of the enclosure of its owner or keeper, and may kill any dog found killing, wounding, or worrying any horses, cattle, sheep, lambs, or other domestic animals." - Statute 347.17 is an example of a statute possibly needing to be researched in order to find out how the courts actually interpret this statute.

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9. Do not rely on others to call 911 for you; call yourself so your call is documented (recorded) and to ensure facts are clear.

True False

10. Depending on your jurisdiction, there are up to five elements of self-defense law:

1. Avoidance - Escape if you can
2. Innocence - Don't start or provoke the fight
3. Imminence - The attack has started or is about to begin immediately (AOJ-P analysis)
4. Proportionality - Equal force (you cannot use deadly force against a non-deadly threat)
5. Reasonableness - You made good decisions under the circumstances

If a prosecutor can disprove any of the five elements, your self-defense justification collapses.

True False

11. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.

True False

12. Conversations with your attorney are privileged and generally cannot be disclosed to law enforcement. This is not the case when discussing matters with friends or family.

True False

13. Minnesota statute 609.065 specifically covers the justifiable taking of human life.

True False

14. The element of "Preclusion" allows you to stand-your-ground without a duty to retreat.

True False

15. No in-depth details regarding your actions during a self-defense shooting should be given to law enforcement. Only discuss the actions of the person or persons that attacked you.

True False