1. You cannot claim self-defense if the shooting was an accident or a mistake.

True False

2. 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.

True False

3. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.

True False

4. Hollow-point bullets are designed to expand when they enter the body.

True False

5. 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".

6. In the state of Minnesota, the permit-to-carry class is not the place to learn how to shoot.

True False

7. When using your firearm to protect yourself, you will always have the time for proper stance and sight alignment.

True False

8. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.

True False

9. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.

True False

10. There are five possible responses to a life-threatening encounter:

1. Freeze - The victim of the attack may be so overwhelmed or surprised by being threatened, the victim may become incapable of any action;
2. Submit - Simply giving into the attacker;
3. Posture - Combat without combat. Words, sounds, gestures and body language are weapons used to dominate, intimidate and subdue another. Depending on circumstances, the attacker and the victim, one may try to out-bluster the other until one backs down or flees.;
4. Flight - Retreat or running away from the situation;
5. Fight - The use of reasonable force to prevent an attacker from harming you

True False

11. Never surrender your firearm to anyone other than a uniformed police officer or security guard.

True False

12. If you are attacked by someone with superior fighting skills, disparity of force can exist. The challenge is you must know your attacker possesses these skills at the time of the attack.

True False

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

True False

14. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.

True False

15. For someone that has never handled a firearm before, specifically a handgun, it is highly recommended that the individual seek out training from someone with experience in firearms training.

True False