1. 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.

True False

2. 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

3. 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.

True False

4. 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).

True False

5. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition "blue" represents an attack is about to happen immediately.

True False

6. Modern revolvers will typically hold between five (5) and six (6) rounds in the cylinder. Depending on caliber, a revolver may hold as many as seven (7) rounds, e.g., some .22 caliber revolvers.

True False

7. 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

8. 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".

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

True False

10. After a self-defense shooting, remaining calm and in control will be important because it will set the tone for how others perceive you and how law enforcement officers interact with you.

True False

11. 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

12. There are valuable resources available to educate oneself on deadly encounters and the law. Select from the list all that would be considered appropriate training resources.

13. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.

True False

14. For a self-defense shooting, the preferred aiming point is the largest center of exposed mass which in many cases is the center chest.

True False

15. Current laws (criminal or civil) shield Good Samaritans.

True False