1. If you are attacked by someone with superior fighting skills, disparity of force can exist. The challenge is you must know your attacker possesses these skills at the time of the attack.

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

3. In some but not all states, parents are legally liable for the actions of their children when it comes to firearms in the home.

4. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.

5. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.

6. 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.

7. Do not rely on others to call 911 for you; call yourself so your call is documented (recorded) and to ensure facts are clear.

8. Generally, the best place to find and research firearm related products and accessories is on the Internet e.g. Google

9. 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.

10. Pertinent information for the 911 operator would include: (1) Full name; (2) Location / address; (3) I was attacked and I had to defend myself

11. In the state of Minnesota, the shooting qualification to get your permit to carry a firearm, typically consists of firing 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition at two different distances into two targets.

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

13. Some states do not regulate "carry" at all (aka Constitutional Carry) with the exception of having an age requirement and not being a person prohibited from owning a firearm.

14. The element of "Jeopardy" exists when "Ability" and "Opportunity" exist and the attacker's actions and or words indicate he actually intends to carryout the deadly assault.

15. 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.

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