1. The element of "Jeopardy" exists when "Ability" and "Opportunity" exist and the attacker's actions and or words indicate he actually intends to carryout the deadly assault.

2. To "win" at self-defense, the only hurdle you need to clear is being cleared of criminal charges.

3. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.

4. 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.

5. According to the National Rifle Association, more than 2 million assaults are prevented each year by making a potential attacker aware that the would-be victim is carrying a firearm.

6. 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.

7. Some states do not regulate "carry" at all (aka Constitutional Carry) with the exception of having an age requirement and not being a person prohibited from owning a firearm.

8. For target shooting, look for expensive name brand ammunition that is corrosive.

9. Self defense law has evolved over hundreds of years and continues to evolve even today

10. In the state of Minnesota, the permit-to-carry class is not the place to learn how to shoot.

11. Law enforcement can confront you with false physical evidence in an attempt to coerce you into incriminating yourself.

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

13. The WEB site Handgunlaw.us can be used to find legal information related to firearms state-by-state but the information should always be cross-checked and verified on the state specific WEB site.

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

15. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.

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