1. Depending on your jurisdiction, there are up to five elements of self-defense law:
If a prosecutor can disprove any of the five elements, your self-defense justification collapses.
True False
2. Pertinent information for the 911 operator would include: (1) Full name; (2) Location / address; (3) I was attacked and I had to defend myself
3. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.
4. A .44 caliber round is generally considered the minimum for a self-defense round.
5. Some states do not regulate "carry" at all (aka Constitutional Carry) with the exception of having an age requirement and not being a person prohibited from owning a firearm.
6. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.
7. In Minnesota, posted private establishments can prevent permit holders from carrying a firearm within their business.
8. Firearms don't generally need to be cleaned to prevent lead, copper and powder buildup in the firearm.
9. The Glock 19 has no exposed hammer. This gun uses an internal striker.
10. Never use deadly force against another unless you are in fear of immediate death or great bodily harm, you are innocent, you are a reluctant participant in the altercation, no opportunity to retreat or avoid the use of deadly force exists and your use of deadly force will not put innocent bystanders in jeopardy.
11. 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.
12. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt
13. Components that make up the ammunition cartridge include: Bore, rifling and primer.
14. Minnesota does not have a statute related to "Negligent Storage of Firearms"
15. Patches, cleaning rod, soft cloth, cleaning rod attachments, small brush, bore cleaner, bore brush and gun oil are not examples of the items used to clean a firearm.
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