1. Which Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."

2. Anytime a firearm is used defensively, regardless of whether or not a shot is fired, it is important to notify the police as soon as it is safe to do so. The reason for this is the fact that the would-be criminal might decide to call 911 to report that someone (you) just pulled a gun on him. Generally, the first person to call 911 is the victim.

3. The Glock 19 has no exposed hammer. This gun uses an internal striker.

4. Modern revolvers will typically hold between five (5) and six (6) rounds in the cylinder. Depending on caliber, a revolver may hold as many as seven (7) rounds, e.g., some .22 caliber revolvers.

5. 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.

6. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.

7. AOJ-P is short for Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy and Preclusion. If all four elements are satisfied, the use of deadly force is generally authorized. The AOJ-P analysis is used to identify a real threat and imminence of the danger being faced.

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

9. If you point your gun at someone and you are not able to articulate your legal justification for doing so, you run the risk of criminal prosecution.

10. Patches, cleaning rod, soft cloth, cleaning rod attachments, small brush, bore cleaner, bore brush and gun oil are not examples of the items used to clean a firearm.

11. You should not approach the person you have just shot because this person may still be dangerous and faking injury to gain the upper hand.

12. After defending yourself with a firearm outside your home, select the option(s) that you should NOT do or say when the police arrive.

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

14. Using the Kimber 1911 as an example, this gun is carried safely in a cocked and locked fashion.

15. The element of "Preclusion" allows you to stand-your-ground without a duty to retreat.

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