1. Properly documenting your training (formal and informal) is important so that you can prove in court that you had specific knowledge at the time of the shooting.

2. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.

3. Firearms don't generally need to be cleaned to prevent lead, copper and powder buildup in the firearm.

4. Defensive accuracy is typically defined as being able to consistently fire a predetermined number of rounds of ammunition into a target the size of a paper plate from a distance of 61 feet.

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

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

7. After a self-defense shooting, remaining calm and in control will be important because it will set the tone for how others perceive you and how law enforcement officers interact with you.

8. A good quality belt and holster is ideally required to properly support and retain a firearm.

9. In order to use deadly force against another, the attacker must truly have the ability to kill or cause great bodily harm. This "ability” may come in the form of having a dangerous or deadly weapon or a disparity of force exists between the victim and the attacker. Select all the items below that represent a "disparity of force".

10. AOJ-P is short for Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy and Preclusion. If all four elements are satisfied, the use of deadly force is generally authorized. The AOJ-P analysis is used to identify a real threat and imminence of the danger being faced.

11. Self-defense is not an affirmative defense.

12. There are valuable resources available to educate oneself on deadly encounters and the law. Select from the list all that would be considered appropriate training resources.

13. When selecting a firearm, size, weight and caliber are considerations to keep in mind.

14. Using the Kimber 1911 as an example, this gun is carried safely in a cocked and locked fashion.

15. There are two types of handguns: Revolvers and short barrel rifles.

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