1. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.
True False
2. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.
3. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.
4. 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".
5. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.
6. The Supreme Court has held that police must stop questioning suspects once they assert their right to counsel, but it has also held that a person must affirmatively invoke the right to silence.
7. In order to help retain and maintain control of your firearm throughout a self-defense scenario, you can keep your gun in one hand and close to your body and utilize your free hand to block your attacker.
8. Hollow-point bullets are designed to expand when they enter the body.
9. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.06 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
10. Beyond a reasonable doubt would suggest 75% to 99% certainty.
11. After defending yourself with a firearm outside your home, select the option(s) that you should NOT do or say when the police arrive.
12. In self-defense training, you are taught to shoot with intent to kill.
13. The Glock 19 has no exposed hammer. This gun uses an internal striker.
14. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt
15. The two primary reasons "open carry" is a bad idea include: (1) There is a high probability that anyone who sees you with a handgun will call 911 and law enforcement will be forced to waste their time and yours investigating your lawful right to carry. (2) You are alerting potential attackers that you have a gun which eliminates or greatly reduces your tactical advantage. Why give others (criminals) the advance notice that you are carrying a firearm?
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