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

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

4. For self-defense ammunition, only buy high quality name brand cartridges. Most often, personal-defense ammunition comes in some variation of a hollow-point bullet.

5. Using excessive force to defend yourself could result in criminal charges.

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

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

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

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

10. Patches, cleaning rod, soft cloth, cleaning rod attachments, small brush, bore cleaner, bore brush and gun oil are not examples of the items used to clean a firearm.

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

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

13. The levels of proof are: Mere suspicion, articulable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt

14. 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.

15. If you are attacked by someone with superior fighting skills, disparity of force can exist. The challenge is you must know your attacker possesses these skills at the time of the attack.

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