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Jul 31, 2024 4 tweets 2 min read Read on X
ATTN: MN Permit to Carry instructors. The MN Supreme Court has issued an opinion indicating ther a duty to retreat is required BEFORE presenting a weapon.
This obstensibly means that you must first evaluate an attempt retreat before you can present your firearm in defense. (1/3) Image
Historically, The duty to retreat has only been required USE OF FORCE, not the mere PRESENTATION of force.

This opinion indicates you can be charged with a crime of assault in the second degree if you present a weapon prior to attempting reasonable retreat. (2/3)
Justice Tiessen writing for the dissent correctly notes that this creates a confusing situation, flies in the face of human nature, and that no other state imposes such a duty to those using a weapon in self-defense. Image
@z3r0_burn @FrankLopezGhost Therefore, if a prosecutor believes that you had a mechanism of reasonable retreat, they could pursue second degree assault charges against you.
This negates the fact that firearms can deescalate an encounter, or provide someone defense while while retreating.

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According to the statement of probable cause, Senator Mitchell broke into the house, intended to retrieve some of her deceased father's things.
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Horton, one of the individuals mentioned int he complaint bought 33 firearms over the course of 4 months from federally licensed dealers. 24 of them from Fleet Farm.
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