1. As a very general rule, no one is obligated to speak to the police, but even non-verbal communication can, in some situations, be incriminating.

2. 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.

3. For someone that has never handled a firearm before, specifically a handgun, it is highly recommended that the individual seek out training from someone with experience in firearms training.

4. Select all the items below that can impact accuracy when firing a gun.

 

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

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

7. When using your firearm to protect yourself, you will always have the time for proper stance and sight alignment.

8. In self-defense training, you are taught to shoot with intent to kill.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. Semi-automatics are generally considered to be less complicated to operate than revolvers.

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

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