1. 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.

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

3. Regarding the color codes of awareness, condition black means that the lethal assault is underway and someone is trying to kill you.

4. Select all the general body responses one may experience when in a deadly encounter.







5. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.

6. The element of "Preclusion" allows you to stand-your-ground without a duty to retreat.

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

8. UAPDI is authorized by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to certify individuals so that they may teach the Minnesota Permit to Carry class?

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

10. Semi-automatics are generally considered to be less complicated to operate than revolvers.

11. Minnesota statute 609.065 specifically covers the justifiable taking of human life.

12. 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.

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

15. Depending on your jurisdiction, there are up to five elements of self-defense law:

  1. Avoidance - Escape if you can
  2. Innocence - Don't start or provoke the fight
  3. Imminence - The attack has started or is about to begin immediately (AOJ-P analysis)
  4. Proportionality - Equal force (you cannot use deadly force against a non-deadly threat)
  5. Reasonableness - You made good decisions under the circumstances

If a prosecutor can disprove any of the five elements, your self-defense justification collapses.

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