General Awareness Quiz

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Maryland Self-Defense Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge on self-defense laws and regulations in Maryland with this engaging quiz! Dive into key concepts such as the burden of proof, the Stand Your Ground law, and notable landmark cases.

Whether you're a legal enthusiast or just curious about self-defense, this quiz will challenge your understanding and provide valuable insights.

10 thought-provoking questions
Learn about Maryland's self-defense landscape
Gain insights into legal principles and cases

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Maryland continues to follow __________ on the issue of when one may use deadly force in self-defense.

Common law principles

Civil law principles

When a defendant claims that they acted in self-defense by producing evidence to this effect the _______ has the burden of proving that the ________ did not act in self-defense.

Jury & defendant

Prosecution & defendant

Defendant & prosecution

Defendant & plaintiff

Maryland follows the Stand Your Ground Law.

Yes

Only when the defendant is actively protecting (a) their family or (b) a member of the public

Only within the Castle Doctrine

Reasonable Use of Force is described as...

Not using a weapon if the assailant also does not have a weapon.

Using not more than demanded by the situation.

The force required to eliminate a threat.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a "Dangerous Weapon" under MD state law?

Brass Knuckles

Nunchaku

Pepper Mace

Stun Gun/Taser

What is Maryland's Red Flag Law?

Courts may issue extreme risk protective orders that require individuals at risk of gun violence to give up their firearms and ammunition permanently.

Courts may issue extreme risk protective orders that require individuals at risk of gun violence to give up their firearms and ammunition temporarily.

Courts may issue extreme risk protective orders that require individuals at risk of knife violence to give up their "dangerous weapons" permanently.

Courts may issue extreme risk protective orders that require individuals at risk of knife violence to give up their "dangerous weapons" temporarily.

The Burden of Proof has two key elements within a courtroom: Burden of ____ and _____.

Admittance & liability

Provocation & aggression

Belief & reasonable defense

Production & persuasion

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