1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Using the Kimber 1911 as an example, this gun is carried safely in a cocked and locked fashion.

4. 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.

5. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.

6. 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.

7. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.

8. The final version of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act was passed in 2005.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Regarding the color codes of awareness, when outside the home, you should be at condition yellow (aware of your surroundings)

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

13. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.

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

15. Defensive accuracy is typically defined as being able to consistently fire a predetermined number of rounds of ammunition into a target the size of a paper plate from a distance of 61 feet.

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