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

2. 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.

3. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition "blue" represents an attack is about to happen immediately.

4. 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.

5. For a self-defense shooting, the preferred aiming point is the largest center of exposed mass which in many cases is the center chest.

6. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.

7. The Glock 19 has no exposed hammer. This gun uses an internal striker.

8. After a self-defense shooting, remaining calm and in control will be important because it will set the tone for how others perceive you and how law enforcement officers interact with you.

9. A claim of self-defense requires that you be an innocent party and a reluctant participant in the altercation.

10. 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.

11. Which Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."

12. After notifying a police officer that you are carrying a firearm, if there are specific instructions given by the officer that you do not understand, ask for clarification.

13. If you are being questioned by law enforcement, you are probably a suspect in a crime or the officer is attempting to discern as to whether or not a crime has been committed.

14. When selecting a firearm, size, weight and caliber are considerations to keep in mind.

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

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