1. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.06 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.
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2. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.
3. 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.
4. No matter what your level of training or how capable you believe yourself to be in handling stressful situations, you will experience, to a greater or lesser degree, a number of involuntary physiological changes during a serious defensive situation.
5. Never use deadly force against another unless you are in fear of immediate death or great bodily harm, you are innocent, you are a reluctant participant in the altercation, no opportunity to retreat or avoid the use of deadly force exists and your use of deadly force will not put innocent bystanders in jeopardy.
6. Minnesota statute 609.065 specifically covers the justifiable taking of human life.
7. When making a claim of self-defense, you have to admit that you did in fact shoot your attacker.
8. Regarding the color codes of awareness, when outside the home, you should be at condition yellow (aware of your surroundings)
9. Reciprocity is what you have when states do not honor each others permit to carry a firearm.
10. 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.
11. With single action firearms, the trigger mechanism performs only one function, to release the hammer or striker.
12. Firearms don't generally need to be cleaned to prevent lead, copper and powder buildup in the firearm.
13. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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