1. The element of "Opportunity" represents the attackers range to use their "ability" to injure you. Opportunity is often discussed using the Tueller Drill.

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

 

3. Current laws (criminal or civil) shield Good Samaritans.

4. No in-depth details regarding your actions during a self-defense shooting should be given to law enforcement. Only discuss the actions of the person or persons that attacked you.

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

6. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.

7. Anytime a firearm is used defensively, regardless of whether or not a shot is fired, it is important to notify the police as soon as it is safe to do so. The reason for this is the fact that the would-be criminal might decide to call 911 to report that someone (you) just pulled a gun on him. Generally, the first person to call 911 is the victim.

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

9. Hollow-point bullets are designed to expand when they enter the body.

10. 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.

11. If there are witnesses to your self-defense incident, you should ask then if they are injured and ask everyone to call 911 to make a statement as to what they heard and saw. You should also call 911 yourself.

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

13. In Minnesota, posted private establishments can prevent permit holders from carrying a firearm within their business.

14. You should not approach the person you have just shot because this person may still be dangerous and faking injury to gain the upper hand.

15. In order to use deadly force against another, the attacker must truly have the ability to kill or cause great bodily harm. This "ability” may come in the form of having a dangerous or deadly weapon or a disparity of force exists between the victim and the attacker. Select all the items below that represent a "disparity of force".

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