Minnesota SF597 clarifies that there is no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in self-defense in certain circumstances.

Minnesota SF597 amends the state's statutes to clarify that an individual authorized to use force in self-defense is not required to retreat, even if there is an opportunity to do so, before making a reasonable threat to use force. This change applies to situations where a person is legally permitted to use force under specific conditions. The amendment takes effect the day following final enactment.

Minnesota SF597 clarifies that there is no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in self-defense in certain circumstances.

Minnesota SF597 amends the state's statutes to clarify that an individual authorized to use force in self-defense is not required to retreat, even if there is an opportunity to do so, before making a reasonable threat to use force. This change applies to situations where a person is legally permitted to use force under specific conditions. The amendment takes effect the day following final enactment.