1. Using excessive force to defend yourself could result in criminal charges.
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2. 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.
3. Pertinent information for the 911 operator would include: (1) Full name; (2) Location / address; (3) I was attacked and I had to defend myself
4. For someone that has never handled a firearm before, specifically a handgun, it is highly recommended that the individual seek out training from someone with experience in firearms training.
5. Conversations with your attorney are privileged and generally cannot be disclosed to law enforcement. This is not the case when discussing matters with friends or family.
6. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.06 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
7. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.
8. Opportunity to cause great bodily harm or death nearly always exists with firearms.
9. The fundamental rules for safe gun handling include: (1) Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; (2) Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; (3) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and (4) Keep the firearm unloaded and safely stored until ready for use (a firearm designated for self-defense is considered to be in use).
10. No matter what your level of training or how capable you believe yourself to be in handling stressful situations, you will experience, to a greater or lesser degree, a number of involuntary physiological changes during a serious defensive situation.
11. Hollow-point bullets are designed to expand when they enter the body.
12. Which Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."
13. 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.
14. After a self-defense shooting, remaining calm and in control will be important because it will set the tone for how others perceive you and how law enforcement officers interact with you.
15. When selecting a firearm, size, weight and caliber are considerations to keep in mind.
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