1. Using the Kimber 1911 as an example, this gun is carried safely in a cocked and locked fashion.
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2. The element of "Opportunity" represents the attackers range to use their "ability" to injure you. Opportunity is often discussed using the Tueller Drill.
3. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.
4. 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.
5. A good quality belt and holster is ideally required to properly support and retain a firearm.
6. Minnesota statute 609.065 specifically covers the justifiable taking of human life.
7. Current laws (criminal or civil) shield Good Samaritans.
8. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.06 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
9. 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.
10. Training, reading and visualization through what-if scenarios can help you be more prepared should you ever have to defend yourself.
11. Reasonable force can best be described as the level of force proportionate to the level of unlawful force about to be utilized against the victim.
12. Beyond a reasonable doubt would suggest 75% to 99% certainty.
13. The Glock 19 has no exposed hammer. This gun uses an internal striker.
14. For a self-defense shooting, the preferred aiming point is the largest center of exposed mass which in many cases is the center chest.
15. In order to help retain and maintain control of your firearm throughout a self-defense scenario, you can keep your gun in one hand and close to your body and utilize your free hand to block your attacker.
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