1. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.
True False
2. The fundamental rules for safe gun handling include: (1) Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; (2) Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; (3) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and (4) Keep the firearm unloaded and safely stored until ready for use (a firearm designated for self-defense is considered to be in use).
3. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition "blue" represents an attack is about to happen immediately.
4. The WEB site Handgunlaw.us can be used to find legal information related to firearms state-by-state but the information should always be cross-checked and verified on the state specific WEB site.
5. When selecting a firearm, size, weight and caliber are considerations to keep in mind.
6. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.
7. Firearms don't generally need to be cleaned to prevent lead, copper and powder buildup in the firearm.
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. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition black means that the lethal assault is underway and someone is trying to kill you.
10. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.
11. A claim of self-defense requires that you be an innocent party and a reluctant participant in the altercation.
12. The element of "Preclusion" allows you to stand-your-ground without a duty to retreat.
13. 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.
14. In Minnesota, posted private establishments can prevent permit holders from carrying a firearm within their business.
15. After defending yourself with a firearm outside your home, select the option(s) that you should NOT do or say when the police arrive.
How many legs on a typical dog? (e.g: 5)