1. A claim of self-defense requires that you be an innocent party and a reluctant participant in the altercation.
True False
2. Current laws (criminal or civil) shield Good Samaritans.
3. In order to use deadly force against another, the attacker must truly have the ability to kill or cause great bodily harm. This "ability” may come in the form of having a dangerous or deadly weapon or a disparity of force exists between the victim and the attacker. Select all the items below that represent a "disparity of force".
4. In the state of Minnesota, the shooting qualification to get your permit to carry a firearm, typically consists of firing 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition at two different distances into two targets.
5. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.
6. Training, reading and visualization through what-if scenarios can help you be more prepared should you ever have to defend yourself.
7. Pertinent information for the 911 operator would include: (1) Full name; (2) Location / address; (3) I was attacked and I had to defend myself
8. If you point your gun at someone and you are not able to articulate your legal justification for doing so, you run the risk of criminal prosecution.
9. Firearms don't generally need to be cleaned to prevent lead, copper and powder buildup in the firearm.
10. Modern revolvers will typically hold between five (5) and six (6) rounds in the cylinder. Depending on caliber, a revolver may hold as many as seven (7) rounds, e.g., some .22 caliber revolvers.
11. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.
12. When making a claim of self-defense, you have to admit that you did in fact shoot your attacker.
13. The final version of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act was passed in 2005.
14. The two primary reasons "open carry" is a bad idea include: (1) There is a high probability that anyone who sees you with a handgun will call 911 and law enforcement will be forced to waste their time and yours investigating your lawful right to carry. (2) You are alerting potential attackers that you have a gun which eliminates or greatly reduces your tactical advantage. Why give others (criminals) the advance notice that you are carrying a firearm?
15. A good quality belt and holster is ideally required to properly support and retain a firearm.
How many eyes does a typical person have (e.g: 4)?