1. When making a claim of self-defense, you have to admit that you did in fact shoot your attacker.

2. If you point your gun at someone and you are not able to articulate your legal justification for doing so, you run the risk of criminal prosecution.

3. Law enforcement can confront you with false physical evidence in an attempt to coerce you into incriminating yourself.

4. In the State of Minnesota, your Permit to Carry information is available in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) database e.g. part of your driver license information or vehicle registration information.

5. Police are not legally liable for failing to protect individual citizens, only the community at large.

6. 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.

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

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

10. Beyond a reasonable doubt would suggest 75% to 99% certainty.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. For target shooting, look for expensive name brand ammunition that is corrosive.

15. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition black means that the lethal assault is underway and someone is trying to kill you.

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