1. Regarding the color codes of awareness, when outside the home, you should be at condition yellow (aware of your surroundings)

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

3. Modern revolvers will typically hold between five (5) and six (6) rounds in the cylinder. Depending on caliber, a revolver may hold as many as seven (7) rounds, e.g., some .22 caliber revolvers.

4. After defending yourself with a firearm outside your home, select the option(s) that you should NOT do or say when the police arrive.

5. When carrying a firearm and stopped by a law enforcement officer, do not make sudden movements or pull out the firearm to show it to the officer.

6. The line between reasonable force and excessive force is very thin where no buffer zone exists.

7. Travelers need to know the rules of the road before heading to another state with firearms.

8. Training, reading and visualization through what-if scenarios can help you be more prepared should you ever have to defend yourself.

9. The element of "Opportunity" represents the attackers range to use their "ability" to injure you. Opportunity is often discussed using the Tueller Drill.

10. Where home security is concerned, always keep garage and exterior doors closed and locked. Never answer the door unless you are expecting someone.

11. The material presented on the UAPDI WEB site or by a UAPDI instructor constitutes legal advise?

12. Police are not legally liable for failing to protect individual citizens, only the community at large.

13. When asked by a law enforcement officer if you are armed, in Minnesota you do not have to answer that question.

14. If you point your gun at someone and you are not able to articulate your legal justification for doing so, you run the risk of criminal prosecution.

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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