1. For a self-defense shooting, the preferred aiming point is the largest center of exposed mass which in many cases is the center chest.

2. 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.

3. The two primary reasons "open carry" is a bad idea include: (1) There is a high probability that anyone who sees you with a handgun will call 911 and law enforcement will be forced to waste their time and yours investigating your lawful right to carry. (2) You are alerting potential attackers that you have a gun which eliminates or greatly reduces your tactical advantage. Why give others (criminals) the advance notice that you are carrying a firearm?

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

5. Training, reading and visualization through what-if scenarios can help you be more prepared should you ever have to defend yourself.

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

7. Everything you need to know about gun laws and use of force can be learned by reading the state statutes.

8. Reciprocity is what you have when states do not honor each others permit to carry a firearm.

9. Opportunity to cause great bodily harm or death nearly always exists with firearms.

10. Most, if not all states provide some means to allow private citizens to carry a loaded firearm on their person and in public (outside their home) for personal defense.

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

12. 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.

13. In order to help retain and maintain control of your firearm throughout a self-defense scenario, you can keep your gun in one hand and close to your body and utilize your free hand to block your attacker.

14. When using your firearm to protect yourself, you will always have the time for proper stance and sight alignment.

15. Self defense law has evolved over hundreds of years and continues to evolve even today

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