1. Defensive accuracy is typically defined as being able to consistently fire a predetermined number of rounds of ammunition into a target the size of a paper plate from a distance of 61 feet.

2. 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.

3. In the State of Minnesota, your Permit to Carry information is available in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) database e.g. part of your driver license information or vehicle registration information.

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

5. 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).

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

7. You cannot claim self-defense if the shooting was an accident or a mistake.

8. Regarding the color codes of awareness, when outside the home, you should be at condition yellow (aware of your surroundings)

9. Following a defensive shooting, a person is likely to experience elation and self-doubt.

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

11. The final version of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act was passed in 2005.

12. UAPDI is authorized by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to certify individuals so that they may teach the Minnesota Permit to Carry class?

13. With single action firearms, the trigger mechanism performs only one function, to release the hammer or striker.

14. When attacked by three or more assailants, disparity of force clearly exists. With two against one, it most likely will come down to a judgment call as to whether or not the two attackers represent enough of an overwhelming force to justify the use of deadly force for self-defense. It is important to note that should you disable one of two attackers or two of three attackers, your use of deadly force must generally stop because now disparity of force (force in numbers) no longer exists.

15. The Supreme Court has held that police must stop questioning suspects once they assert their right to counsel, but it has also held that a person must affirmatively invoke the right to silence.

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