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

2. Hollow-point bullets are designed to expand when they enter the body.

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

4. Regarding the color codes of awareness, if you are at condition red, there is a greater than 50% certainty that your life is in danger.

5. In the state of Minnesota, the shooting qualification to get your permit to carry a firearm, typically consists of firing 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition at two different distances into two targets.

6. Law enforcement can confront you with false physical evidence in an attempt to coerce you into incriminating yourself.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Anytime a firearm is used defensively, regardless of whether or not a shot is fired, it is important to notify the police as soon as it is safe to do so. The reason for this is the fact that the would-be criminal might decide to call 911 to report that someone (you) just pulled a gun on him. Generally, the first person to call 911 is the victim.

13. 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.

14. 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

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

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