1. Travelers need to know the rules of the road before heading to another state with firearms.

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

3. With single action firearms, the trigger mechanism performs only one function, to release the hammer or striker.

4. AOJ-P is short for Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy and Preclusion. If all four elements are satisfied, the use of deadly force is generally authorized. The AOJ-P analysis is used to identify a real threat and imminence of the danger being faced.

5. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.

6. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.

7. A good quality belt and holster is ideally required to properly support and retain a firearm.

8. The fundamental rules for safe gun handling include: (1) Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; (2) Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; (3) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and (4) Keep the firearm unloaded and safely stored until ready for use (a firearm designated for self-defense is considered to be in use).

9. Outside of your place of abode, you may only use deadly force in self-defense if you believe the threat of death or great bodily harm exists.

10. 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.

11. To "win" at self-defense, the only hurdle you need to clear is being cleared of criminal charges.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

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