General Awareness Quiz
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
What percentage of MD's population have a legally issued CC Permit?
4%
12%
<1%
23%
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
No
Only when the defendant is actively protecting (a) their family or (b) a member of the public
Only within the Castle Doctrine
What was Maryland's landmark Self-Defense case?
State v. Faulkner
Heller v. DC
NRA v. Mayor Ray Nagin
Roach v. State
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.
Duty to Retreat applies everywhere, except in...
Hospitals
Banks
Your home
State buildings
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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