1. Generally, the best place to find and research firearm related products and accessories is on the Internet e.g. Google

2. 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.

3. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.

4. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. Properly documenting your training (formal and informal) is important so that you can prove in court that you had specific knowledge at the time of the shooting.

9. 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.

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

11. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.

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

13. 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.

14. Regarding the color codes of awareness, if you are at condition red, there is a greater than 50% certainty that your life is in danger.

15. A .44 caliber round is generally considered the minimum for a self-defense round.

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