1. 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.
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2. 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.
3. The final version of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act was passed in 2005.
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. To "win" at self-defense, the only hurdle you need to clear is being cleared of criminal charges.
6. Travelers need to know the rules of the road before heading to another state with firearms.
7. Laws can differ greatly from state-to-state. This is especially true where firearms are concerned and the legal use of force.
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. It is generally believed that the first person to call 911 is the victim.
10. Never surrender your firearm to anyone other than a uniformed police officer or security guard.
11. 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".
12. In the State of Minnesota, your Permit to Carry information is available in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) database e.g. part of your driver license information or vehicle registration information.
13. You cannot claim self-defense if the shooting was an accident or a mistake.
14. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.
15. 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.
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