1. 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.

2. According to the NRA, firearms and ammunition should be store separately and firearms should always be stored unloaded.

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

4. No in-depth details regarding your actions during a self-defense shooting should be given to law enforcement. Only discuss the actions of the person or persons that attacked you.

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

6. 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.

7. Minnesota statute 609.666 specifically authorizes the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of a felony in the home.

8. Reciprocity is what you have when states do not honor each others permit to carry a firearm.

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

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

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

12. For target shooting, look for expensive name brand ammunition that is corrosive.

13. The final version of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act was passed in 2005.

14. 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".

15. 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.

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