1. 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".
2. Semi-automatics are generally considered to be less complicated to operate than revolvers.
True False
3. If you own firearms, you should have a complete understanding of the laws in your home state, specifically related to possession, storage, transportation and using a firearm for self defense.
4. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.99 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
5. The element of "Opportunity" represents the attackers range to use their "ability" to injure you. Opportunity is often discussed using the Tueller Drill.
6. Regarding the color codes of awareness, if you are at condition red, there is a greater than 50% certainty that your life is in danger.
7. According to the NRA, firearms and ammunition should be store separately and firearms should always be stored unloaded.
8. Beyond a reasonable doubt would suggest 75% to 99% certainty.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Which Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."
12. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.
13. A gun or knife are examples of "ability" to cause great bodily harm or death.
14. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt
15. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.
How many eyes does a typical person have (e.g: 4)?