1. 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.

2. Minnesota does not have a statute related to "Negligent Storage of Firearms"

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

4. Reasonable force can best be described as the level of force proportionate to the level of unlawful force about to be utilized against the victim.

5. Regarding the color codes of awareness, if you are at condition red, there is a greater than 50% certainty that your life is in danger.

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

7. If you own firearms, you should have a complete understanding of the laws in your home state, specifically related to possession, storage, transportation and using a firearm for self defense.

8. Never use deadly force against another unless you are in fear of immediate death or great bodily harm, you are innocent, you are a reluctant participant in the altercation, no opportunity to retreat or avoid the use of deadly force exists and your use of deadly force will not put innocent bystanders in jeopardy.

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

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

12. In Minnesota, posted private establishments can prevent permit holders from carrying a firearm within their business.

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

14. Pertinent information for the 911 operator would include: (1) Full name; (2) Location / address; (3) I was attacked and I had to defend myself

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

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