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

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

3. In the state of Minnesota, the permit-to-carry class is not the place to learn how to shoot.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. The material presented on the UAPDI WEB site or by a UAPDI instructor constitutes legal advise?

10. When carrying a firearm and stopped by a law enforcement officer, do not make sudden movements or pull out the firearm to show it to the officer.

11. In the state of Minnesota, statute 609.99 authorizes a private citizen the right to use reasonable force toward another in self-defense.

12. Never surrender your firearm to anyone other than a uniformed police officer or security guard.

13. 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).

14. After defending yourself with a firearm outside your home, select the option(s) that you should NOT do or say when the police arrive.

15. Components that make up the ammunition cartridge include: Bore, rifling and primer.

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