Minnesota SF76 clarifies and extends self-defense laws, eliminating the duty to retreat outside the home.

Minnesota SF76 amends the state's self-defense laws by clarifying the use of force in defense of home and person. The bill codifies and extends the state's self-defense and defense of home laws, eliminating the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home. It expands the boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense and creates a presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force.

Minnesota SF76 clarifies and extends self-defense laws, eliminating the duty to retreat outside the home.

Minnesota SF76 amends the state's self-defense laws by clarifying the use of force in defense of home and person. The bill codifies and extends the state's self-defense and defense of home laws, eliminating the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home. It expands the boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense and creates a presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force.