1. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.99 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
True False
2. Anytime a firearm is used defensively, regardless of whether or not a shot is fired, it is important to notify the police as soon as it is safe to do so. The reason for this is the fact that the would-be criminal might decide to call 911 to report that someone (you) just pulled a gun on him. Generally, the first person to call 911 is the victim.
3. Do not rely on others to call 911 for you; call yourself so your call is documented (recorded) and to ensure facts are clear.
4. Select all the general body responses one may experience when in a deadly encounter.
Void bladder / bowel Tunnel vision Auditory exclusion Time dilation Adrenaline rush Loss of fine motor skills May experience non of the above
5. 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.
6. For legal reasons, never use the phrases and or words "kill”, "accident", "mistake" or "I didn't mean to" (just to name a few), when referring to or describing your own actions.
7. Most, if not all states provide some means to allow private citizens to carry a loaded firearm on their person and in public (outside their home) for personal defense.
8. A gun or knife are examples of "ability" to cause great bodily harm or death.
9. When attacked by three or more assailants, disparity of force clearly exists. With two against one, it most likely will come down to a judgment call as to whether or not the two attackers represent enough of an overwhelming force to justify the use of deadly force for self-defense. It is important to note that should you disable one of two attackers or two of three attackers, your use of deadly force must generally stop because now disparity of force (force in numbers) no longer exists.
10. In Minnesota, posted private establishments can prevent permit holders from carrying a firearm within their business.
11. When making a claim of self-defense, you have to admit that you did in fact shoot your attacker.
12. Reasonable force can best be described as the level of force proportionate to the level of unlawful force about to be utilized against the victim.
13. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition "blue" represents an attack is about to happen immediately.
14. 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.
15. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.
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