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

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

3. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition "blue" represents an attack is about to happen immediately.

4. Following a defensive shooting, a person is likely to experience elation and self-doubt.

5. 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.

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

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

8. A claim of self-defense requires that you be an innocent party and a reluctant participant in the altercation.

9. In the State of Minnesota, you may carry concealed or carry openly as long as you have been trained and the sheriff has issued you a permit to carry a firearm.

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

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

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

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. Conversations with your attorney are privileged and generally cannot be disclosed to law enforcement. This is not the case when discussing matters with friends or family.

15. Some states have "shall issue” permit laws while other states have "may issue” permit laws. The difference is, in "shall issue” states, the agency in question must issue your permit to carry a firearm if you pass the background check and/or pass other specific parameters established by law. For states with a "may issue” permit law, it is at the complete discretion of law enforcement (or some other governmental agency) as to whether or not you should be issued a permit to carry a firearm.

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