1. 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".

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

True False

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

True False

4. To "win" at self-defense, the only hurdle you need to clear is being cleared of criminal charges.

True False

5. Regarding the color codes of awareness, if you are at condition red, there is a greater than 50% certainty that your life is in danger.

True False

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

True False

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

True False

8. 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

9. 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

10. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.

True False

11. Regarding the color codes of awareness, when outside the home, you should be at condition yellow (aware of your surroundings)

True False

12. Semi-automatics are generally considered to be less complicated to operate than revolvers.

True False

13. Which Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."

14. When making a claim of self-defense, you have to admit that you did in fact shoot your attacker.

True False

15. A claim of self-defense requires that you be an innocent party and a reluctant participant in the altercation.

True False