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Minnesota Self-Defense Law
Reading the Statute Is Not the Same as Understanding the Law
A firearms instructor who only quotes Minnesota statutes may be leaving out the most important parts of self-defense law. Court decisions explain what the statutes mean, while jury instructions show how the applicable law is presented to the people deciding a criminal case.
October 21, 2026 · 13 min read
Minnesota Self-Defense Law
Your Home Is Your Castle, But What Counts as Home Under Minnesota Law?
Minnesota's Castle Doctrine protects the home, but what counts as home? Explore the duty to retreat, defense of dwelling, motorhomes, apartments, vehicles, and temporary accommodations under Minnesota law.
October 19, 2026 · 12 min read