1. Training, reading and visualization through what-if scenarios can help you be more prepared should you ever have to defend yourself.
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2. If you own firearms, you should have a complete understanding of the laws in your home state, specifically related to possession, storage, transportation and using a firearm for self defense.
3. The two primary reasons "open carry" is a bad idea include: (1) There is a high probability that anyone who sees you with a handgun will call 911 and law enforcement will be forced to waste their time and yours investigating your lawful right to carry. (2) You are alerting potential attackers that you have a gun which eliminates or greatly reduces your tactical advantage. Why give others (criminals) the advance notice that you are carrying a firearm?
4. 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.
5. According to the NRA, firearms and ammunition should be store separately and firearms should always be stored unloaded.
6. Never surrender your firearm to anyone other than a uniformed police officer or security guard.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Minnesota statute 347.17 states, "Any person may kill any dog that the person knows is affected with the disease known as hydrophobia, or that may suddenly attack while the person is peacefully walking or riding and while being out of the enclosure of its owner or keeper, and may kill any dog found killing, wounding, or worrying any horses, cattle, sheep, lambs, or other domestic animals." - Statute 347.17 is an example of a statute possibly needing to be researched in order to find out how the courts actually interpret this statute.
10. Opportunity to cause great bodily harm or death nearly always exists with firearms.
11. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt
12. In the state of Minnesota, the permit-to-carry class is not the place to learn how to shoot.
13. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.
14. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.
15. For target shooting, look for expensive name brand ammunition that is corrosive.
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