1. After notifying a police officer that you are carrying a firearm, if there are specific instructions given by the officer that you do not understand, ask for clarification.

2. You cannot claim self-defense if the shooting was an accident or a mistake.

3. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.

4. Current laws (criminal or civil) shield Good Samaritans.

5. With single action firearms, the trigger mechanism performs only one function, to release the hammer or striker.

6. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.

7. According to the NRA, firearms and ammunition should be store separately and firearms should always be stored unloaded.

8. The element of "Opportunity" represents the attackers range to use their "ability" to injure you. Opportunity is often discussed using the Tueller Drill.

9. In a 2006 CNN report, Minneapolis ranked in the top 25 most dangerous cities in the US.

10. Reasonable force can best be described as the level of force proportionate to the level of unlawful force about to be utilized against the victim.

11. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.

12. UAPDI is authorized by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to certify individuals so that they may teach the Minnesota Permit to Carry class?

13. Beyond a reasonable doubt would suggest 75% to 99% certainty.

14. Never surrender your firearm to anyone other than a uniformed police officer or security guard.

15. In the State of Minnesota, you may carry concealed or carry openly as long as you have been trained and the sheriff has issued you a permit to carry a firearm.

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