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

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

3. There are five possible responses to a life-threatening encounter:

  1. Freeze - The victim of the attack may be so overwhelmed or surprised by being threatened, the victim may become incapable of any action;
  2. Submit - Simply giving into the attacker;
  3. Posture - Combat without combat. Words, sounds, gestures and body language are weapons used to dominate, intimidate and subdue another. Depending on circumstances, the attacker and the victim, one may try to out-bluster the other until one backs down or flees.;
  4. Flight - Retreat or running away from the situation;
  5. Fight - The use of reasonable force to prevent an attacker from harming you

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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.

10. You cannot claim self-defense if the shooting was an accident or a mistake.

11. Select all the items below that can impact accuracy when firing a gun.

 

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. 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. In some but not all states, parents are legally liable for the actions of their children when it comes to firearms in the home.

15. The fundamental rules for safe gun handling include: (1) Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; (2) Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; (3) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and (4) Keep the firearm unloaded and safely stored until ready for use (a firearm designated for self-defense is considered to be in use).

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