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Carry a Concealed Weapon Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Course(CCW) Course

This course was written and developed by RJR Training and is not to be

copied or used without the permission of RJR Training.

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• RegistrationRegistration Be sure we have your registration form along Be sure we have your registration form along

with full payment.with full payment. Please sign our release of liabilityPlease sign our release of liability

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• No live ammunitionNo live ammunition Keep in vehicle until the rangeKeep in vehicle until the range

• No handguns until we ask for themNo handguns until we ask for them

• 10 minute breaks will occur approximately 10 minute breaks will occur approximately every hourevery hour

• Bathroom is behind the building. Please Bathroom is behind the building. Please use it whenever you need to.use it whenever you need to.

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• Students must pass the DOJ written test, Students must pass the DOJ written test, as well as the RJR written exam. as well as the RJR written exam.

• Students must also pass the firearms Students must also pass the firearms qualification for each handgun to get qualification for each handgun to get course diplomacourse diploma

IntroductionIntroductionRJR Training Course OverviewRJR Training Course Overview

• Who is RJR Training?Who is RJR Training?

• What does RJR Training offer?What does RJR Training offer?

IntroductionIntroductionRJR Training Course OverviewRJR Training Course Overview

• Department of Justice Handgun Safety Department of Justice Handgun Safety Certificates are also available from RJR Certificates are also available from RJR Training for $25. These are required to Training for $25. These are required to purchase a handgun in the State of purchase a handgun in the State of California.California.

Lesson 1Lesson 1Handgun Basics & SafetyHandgun Basics & Safety

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Handgun Basics & SafetyHandgun Basics & Safety

• Handout: “Five Levels of Competence”Handout: “Five Levels of Competence” Intentionally Incompetent (II)Intentionally Incompetent (II)

There are people who own and even carry There are people who own and even carry firearms that even know that they are firearms that even know that they are incompetent when it comes to their trainingincompetent when it comes to their training

Too lazy to trainToo lazy to train Do not want others to know they are incompetentDo not want others to know they are incompetent


Unconsciously Incompetent (UI)Unconsciously Incompetent (UI)95% of all gun owners including those who carry95% of all gun owners including those who carry Includes Law Enforcement and MilitaryIncludes Law Enforcement and MilitaryDoesn’t know they are incompetentDoesn’t know they are incompetentExamples of the UI include:Examples of the UI include:

The officer who only practices shooting in order to qualify for his The officer who only practices shooting in order to qualify for his mandatory range qualificationsmandatory range qualifications

The CCW permit holder who buys a gun and a box of ammo…The CCW permit holder who buys a gun and a box of ammo…fires a few shots at the range to qualify on his new gun and fires a few shots at the range to qualify on his new gun and then puts the gun away feeling confident he can use it then puts the gun away feeling confident he can use it effectively to protect himself and his loved oneseffectively to protect himself and his loved ones

The hunter who shoots once a year during hunting season.The hunter who shoots once a year during hunting season.

Usually the UI learns that he/she is UI too late.Usually the UI learns that he/she is UI too late.


Consciously Incompetent (CI)Consciously Incompetent (CI)When the UI finally realizes that he is incompetent When the UI finally realizes that he is incompetent

either through a near death deadly force attack or either through a near death deadly force attack or through other means he/she become a CI.through other means he/she become a CI.

Seeks help in learning the proper skills in the use of his Seeks help in learning the proper skills in the use of his weapon or weapons.weapon or weapons.

Becomes a motivated student of weaponcraft.Becomes a motivated student of weaponcraft.Although still incompetent he is doing something about it.Although still incompetent he is doing something about it.


Consciously Competent (CC)Consciously Competent (CC)The CI becomes CC with proper trainingThe CI becomes CC with proper trainingThe length of time to become CC is based on the The length of time to become CC is based on the

level of training the student acquireslevel of training the student acquiresCC is able to:CC is able to:

Manipulate his weapon and clear malfunctions in a safe Manipulate his weapon and clear malfunctions in a safe and efficient mannerand efficient manner

Understands the use of coverUnderstands the use of coverUnderstands principles of marksmanship, shot Understands principles of marksmanship, shot

placement, and ammunition managementplacement, and ammunition managementHas adopted the combat mindsetHas adopted the combat mindset


Unconsciously Competent (UC)Unconsciously Competent (UC)The UC is so programmed (muscle memory) from thousands The UC is so programmed (muscle memory) from thousands

of repetitions in training. of repetitions in training. If the UC faces a lethal threat he can without hesitation: If the UC faces a lethal threat he can without hesitation:

Present his weaponPresent his weaponPlace two shots to chestPlace two shots to chest

If malfunction he reflexively taps the magazine, rack-flips If malfunction he reflexively taps the magazine, rack-flips the action, and hammers two rounds into adversary’s chest the action, and hammers two rounds into adversary’s chest without consciously recognizing that his gun even without consciously recognizing that his gun even malfunctioned.malfunctioned.

Does his after action drillsDoes his after action drillsReholstersReholsters

Reacts in a fraction of a second with consistent responses.Reacts in a fraction of a second with consistent responses.


Which one are you?Which one are you?

Which one do you want to be?Which one do you want to be?


• Six Gun Safety RulesSix Gun Safety Rules1.1. Treat all guns as if they are loadedTreat all guns as if they are loaded2.2. Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible

directiondirection3.3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to

shootshoot4.4. Know your target, it’s surroundings and beyondKnow your target, it’s surroundings and beyond5.5. Know how to properly operate your gun.Know how to properly operate your gun.6.6. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent Store your gun safely and securely to prevent

unauthorized use.unauthorized use.• Guns and Ammo should be stored separately.Guns and Ammo should be stored separately.


• Handguns & ChildrenHandguns & Children As a gun owner, you are responsible for it’s As a gun owner, you are responsible for it’s

safety and the safety of those (including safety and the safety of those (including children) around it.children) around it.

You cannot be too careful when it comes to You cannot be too careful when it comes to children and gunschildren and guns You should always store all guns unloaded and You should always store all guns unloaded and

lock them with a firearms safety device and store lock them with a firearms safety device and store them in a locked container. Store your ammunition them in a locked container. Store your ammunition separately.separately.


Talk to your children about your gunsTalk to your children about your gunsThey are naturally curious and are attracted to the They are naturally curious and are attracted to the

forbiddenforbiddenRemove the mystery in their mindsRemove the mystery in their minds

Instill a mind set of safety and responsibilityInstill a mind set of safety and responsibilityRemember that actions speak louder than words. Remember that actions speak louder than words.

Teaching safety but not acting it out usually will Teaching safety but not acting it out usually will undermine your good advice about safety.undermine your good advice about safety.


Rules for KidsRules for KidsSTOP – If they find or see a gun they should immediately STOP – If they find or see a gun they should immediately

stop what they are doing.stop what they are doing.DON’T TOUCH! – Their naturally inclination will be to pick it DON’T TOUCH! – Their naturally inclination will be to pick it

up and bring it to an adult. A child needs to know not to do up and bring it to an adult. A child needs to know not to do that.that.

LEAVE THE AREA – They should immediately leave the LEAVE THE AREA – They should immediately leave the area where the gun is. This includes never taking a gun area where the gun is. This includes never taking a gun away from another child or trying to stop someone from using away from another child or trying to stop someone from using the gun.the gun.

TELL AN ADULT – As the child leaves the immediate area, TELL AN ADULT – As the child leaves the immediate area, they should tell the first adult they find.they should tell the first adult they find.


• Three major parts of every pistolThree major parts of every pistol Term: Term: frameframe

Backbone of the pistol to which the other parts are Backbone of the pistol to which the other parts are attachedattached

Term: Term: barrelbarrelMetal tube through which the bullet passes on the Metal tube through which the bullet passes on the

way to the targetway to the target Term: Term: actionaction

Group of moving parts used to load, fire, and Group of moving parts used to load, fire, and unload the pistolunload the pistol


• Revolver: Frame PartsRevolver: Frame Parts Grip panelsGrip panels BackstrapBackstrap Trigger guardTrigger guard Rear sightRear sight


• Revolver Barrel PartsRevolver Barrel Parts BoreBore RiflingRifling MuzzleMuzzle Front sightFront sight


• Revolver Action PartsRevolver Action Parts TriggerTrigger HammerHammer CylinderCylinder ChamberChamber CylinderCylinderrelease latchrelease latch Loading Gate Loading Gate

(on single actions)(on single actions)

EjectorEjector Ejector rod Ejector rod

(on single actions)(on single actions)

• Automatic Frame PartsAutomatic Frame Parts (Manual) safety(Manual) safety Slide stop Slide stop

(or “slide lock”)(or “slide lock”) Decocking lever Decocking lever

(sometimes)(sometimes) Grip panelsGrip panels Backstrap Backstrap

(with tang at the top)(with tang at the top) Trigger guardTrigger guard


• Automatic Barrel PartsAutomatic Barrel Parts BoreBore ChamberChamber Rifling Rifling MuzzleMuzzle


• Automatic Action PartsAutomatic Action Parts HammerHammer SlideSlide

Front SightFront SightRear SightRear SightEjection portEjection port

Magazine Magazine

(in the magazine well)(in the magazine well)

Magazine releaseMagazine release TriggerTrigger



• AmmunitionAmmunition It is It is EXTREMELYEXTREMELY important to choose the correct important to choose the correct

ammunition for your gun. ammunition for your gun. Some ammo may fit into your magazine or chamber Some ammo may fit into your magazine or chamber

but when it goes boom….it really goes but when it goes boom….it really goes BOOM!BOOM! If you have multiple calibers be sure to keep and store If you have multiple calibers be sure to keep and store

your different ammunition separately. your different ammunition separately. Double check these three places to verify you are Double check these three places to verify you are

using the correct ammo.using the correct ammo.The barrel of the gunThe barrel of the gunThe box of ammunitionThe box of ammunitionThe base of the cartridge The base of the cartridge

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Maintenance is extremely important Maintenance is extremely important especially for your carry gun(s). especially for your carry gun(s). Your life may depend on how well Your life may depend on how well you clean and maintain your you clean and maintain your weapon. You do not want it to weapon. You do not want it to malfunction in a lethal force attack.malfunction in a lethal force attack.– Always keep lubricant on it to prevent Always keep lubricant on it to prevent

rustrust– Develop a cleaning scheduleDevelop a cleaning schedule

• ie: Every other time it is shot it is ie: Every other time it is shot it is cleaned.cleaned.

• Still needs to be cleaned even if it has Still needs to be cleaned even if it has not been shot, but has been carried.not been shot, but has been carried.

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Storage DevicesStorage Devices• Storing your pistolStoring your pistol

– Biometric safesBiometric safes– GunlocksGunlocks– Ensure it is stored in a Safe dry place, out of reach of Ensure it is stored in a Safe dry place, out of reach of

any unauthorized persons.any unauthorized persons.


Important Aspects of Handgun OwnershipImportant Aspects of Handgun Ownership1.1. Know your handgun and how it worksKnow your handgun and how it works

2.2. Enroll in training with your gunEnroll in training with your gun-RJR Training courses-RJR Training courses

Private instruction, Defensive Handgun, etc.Private instruction, Defensive Handgun, etc.

3.3. Clean your gun after each time shooting itClean your gun after each time shooting it

4.4. Store your gun safelyStore your gun safely


• Handgun Safety Certificate ExamHandgun Safety Certificate Exam 30 questions30 questions

Need at least 23 of 30 correct to passNeed at least 23 of 30 correct to pass

End of Lesson 1End of Lesson 1

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Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Moral & Ethical ConsiderationsMoral & Ethical Considerations

• Handout: “Moral & Ethical Decisions on Handout: “Moral & Ethical Decisions on the Use of Deadly Force”the Use of Deadly Force”

• DefinitionsDefinitions MoralMoral: “What is right or wrong for you”: “What is right or wrong for you” EthicalEthical: “What is right or wrong as defined : “What is right or wrong as defined

by the collectives”by the collectives”


• Issues regarding the use of deadly force are Issues regarding the use of deadly force are guided by laws (courts) and our personal guided by laws (courts) and our personal decisions.decisions.

As long as our decisions conform to the law there As long as our decisions conform to the law there are few problems. If not, we will have big problems are few problems. If not, we will have big problems in the form of legal and civil liability.in the form of legal and civil liability.

Because RJR Training is not likely to be present Because RJR Training is not likely to be present when these decision are made, we will not be able when these decision are made, we will not be able to give “hard and fast” “shoot or don’t shoot” advice. to give “hard and fast” “shoot or don’t shoot” advice. However we will give you some guidelines to However we will give you some guidelines to consider prior to that moment that may or may not consider prior to that moment that may or may not occur.occur.


• Let’s talk about thinking these things out Let’s talk about thinking these things out beforehand:beforehand:

We will not have time to analyze the criteria for We will not have time to analyze the criteria for shoot / don’t shoot at that time.shoot / don’t shoot at that time.

More basic than that “Are you capable of More basic than that “Are you capable of shooting an attacker?shooting an attacker?

When the line has been crossed, don’t re-When the line has been crossed, don’t re-analyze. SHOOT! You need to start thinking analyze. SHOOT! You need to start thinking about those decisions and what will initiate a about those decisions and what will initiate a lethal reaction from you NOW!lethal reaction from you NOW!


• Why Now?Why Now? You may be faced with a situation that You may be faced with a situation that

requires a use of deadly force on your way requires a use of deadly force on your way home from picking up your CCW. home from picking up your CCW. Maybe in a convenience storeMaybe in a convenience store In your orchardIn your orchard Or in your back yard late at nightOr in your back yard late at night


• It’s as simple as this:It’s as simple as this: No matter how high quality or caliber your gun is….No matter how high quality or caliber your gun is…. No matter how high you score on the RJR/CCW testNo matter how high you score on the RJR/CCW test

If you have not thoroughly considered under what If you have not thoroughly considered under what set of set of circumstancescircumstances you would present your handgun and you would present your handgun and discharge it into a discharge it into a lethal threatlethal threat, you should put that handgun , you should put that handgun away in a gun safe until you have made that decision. away in a gun safe until you have made that decision.

Without that pre-thought you will likely get Without that pre-thought you will likely get killedkilled or be or be involved in a shooting that was involved in a shooting that was not justifiednot justified..


• So is that just paranoia?So is that just paranoia? NO!NO! It is preparation. Preparing for It is preparation. Preparing for

something you hope will never occur…but something you hope will never occur…but being ready if it does.being ready if it does.

• Is it probable?Is it probable? Statistically noStatistically no. But if you are that one in ten . But if you are that one in ten

thousand that is the exception to the statistic, thousand that is the exception to the statistic, you don’t really care about the others. You you don’t really care about the others. You want to live… and you want your family to live want to live… and you want your family to live and survive.and survive.


• The point is that if you are not willing and The point is that if you are not willing and able to confront the fact that today, might able to confront the fact that today, might be the day…that someone by chance or be the day…that someone by chance or design may attempt to take your life or the design may attempt to take your life or the life of a loved one, then how do you expect life of a loved one, then how do you expect to make the right decision regarding the to make the right decision regarding the use of deadly force?use of deadly force?


• If you can say yes to the previous If you can say yes to the previous statement, you have made the first and statement, you have made the first and most important decision towards using a most important decision towards using a weapon to defend yourself & family or weapon to defend yourself & family or others. If not, please consider whether a others. If not, please consider whether a CCW is right for you.CCW is right for you.


• Other reasons for making the decision to Other reasons for making the decision to use deadly force in advance:use deadly force in advance: The shock and surprise of unprovoked attack The shock and surprise of unprovoked attack

or violence may affect your ability to reason or violence may affect your ability to reason out your decisions. out your decisions. ““I couldn’t believe it was happening to me.”I couldn’t believe it was happening to me.”““I saw the gun, but could not believe he was I saw the gun, but could not believe he was

pointing it at me”pointing it at me”


• Ethical ConsiderationsEthical Considerations If I ask you to take out a $100 bill and bet that If I ask you to take out a $100 bill and bet that

$100 bill with me under the following rules:$100 bill with me under the following rules:If I win the bet – I get your $100If I win the bet – I get your $100If you win the bet – you can keep your $100If you win the bet – you can keep your $100

Not a very good bet for you Not a very good bet for you There is no potential to gain anything beyond what There is no potential to gain anything beyond what

you already have.you already have.


That is the same as a gun fight.That is the same as a gun fight. You risk everything you have and you don’t win You risk everything you have and you don’t win

anything.anything. You just keep what you haveYou just keep what you have


Let’s discuss a few scenarios. You tell me Let’s discuss a few scenarios. You tell me when you would shoot and we will discuss when you would shoot and we will discuss the decision.the decision. You catch someone breaking into your car and You catch someone breaking into your car and

he’s stealing your wallet. Do you shoot?he’s stealing your wallet. Do you shoot?


Add to that scenario that he is also attempting to Add to that scenario that he is also attempting to start up your car and is probably going to steal it. start up your car and is probably going to steal it. Do you shoot?Do you shoot?

Now he sees you coming and pulls out a knife and Now he sees you coming and pulls out a knife and tells you “stay away or I’ll kill you.” Do you shoot?tells you “stay away or I’ll kill you.” Do you shoot?

o Substitute the knife with a gun. Do you shoot?Substitute the knife with a gun. Do you shoot?


What is the difference between a law enforcement What is the difference between a law enforcement officer and a CCW holder?officer and a CCW holder? Police officers are sworn to protect the public if they observe Police officers are sworn to protect the public if they observe

a violent crime in their presence. But a CCW holder may use a violent crime in their presence. But a CCW holder may use deadly force to protect the life of another, if in fact their life deadly force to protect the life of another, if in fact their life was in danger. He is not required to do so. (Ethical was in danger. He is not required to do so. (Ethical Decision)Decision)

A police officer has many legal and societal protections that a A police officer has many legal and societal protections that a CCW holder does not have if he or she is involved in a CCW holder does not have if he or she is involved in a shooting. Especially if the family of the assailant feels they shooting. Especially if the family of the assailant feels they have suffered a loss and you might have something to give have suffered a loss and you might have something to give up. Of course that is providing that your shot was accurate up. Of course that is providing that your shot was accurate enough to eliminate the assailant.enough to eliminate the assailant.

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Another ScenarioAnother ScenarioYour walking down the street (armed) and a Your walking down the street (armed) and a

young, hooded, druggy looking youth steps out in young, hooded, druggy looking youth steps out in front of you and demands your wallet. Do you front of you and demands your wallet. Do you shoot?shoot?

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Add to that scenario that the same youth produces Add to that scenario that the same youth produces a knife in a threatening manner. Do you shoot? a knife in a threatening manner. Do you shoot? Can you shoot?Can you shoot?

While attempting to disengage this youth you While attempting to disengage this youth you discover he has two friends behind you, thus discover he has two friends behind you, thus eliminating your opportunity to escape. Do you eliminating your opportunity to escape. Do you talk or shoot?talk or shoot?


Can you think of a situation where you could ethically Can you think of a situation where you could ethically & legally shoot but may choose to hold fire?& legally shoot but may choose to hold fire? What if you shoot a home invader that was dressed in a long What if you shoot a home invader that was dressed in a long

top coat wielding a shotgun? After the police shows up you top coat wielding a shotgun? After the police shows up you find out that he has been wanted by the police? How would find out that he has been wanted by the police? How would you feel? You hear their excitement so you are also elated you feel? You hear their excitement so you are also elated right?right?

In the same scenario you shoot him and after the police In the same scenario you shoot him and after the police show up you find out it’s the kid from next door. How would show up you find out it’s the kid from next door. How would you feel then?you feel then?

Both are justified shootings and both are ethically still Both are justified shootings and both are ethically still ok. But how are you going to feel?ok. But how are you going to feel?

End of Lesson 2 End of Lesson 2 Moral & Ethical ConsiderationsMoral & Ethical Considerations

Lesson 3Lesson 3Legal ConsiderationsLegal Considerations

• ““Use of Deadly Force”Use of Deadly Force” When is it universally justifiable to use deadly When is it universally justifiable to use deadly

force?force?


You are justified in the necessary use of You are justified in the necessary use of deadly force when there is “reasonable” fear deadly force when there is “reasonable” fear of “immediate” or otherwise “unavoidable” of “immediate” or otherwise “unavoidable” danger of “death or serious bodily injury,” to danger of “death or serious bodily injury,” to the “innocent.”the “innocent.”

All of these factors must be present in order to All of these factors must be present in order to justifiably use deadly force. Lacking any one justifiably use deadly force. Lacking any one or more of these key factors will result in a or more of these key factors will result in a questionable use of deadly force and you will questionable use of deadly force and you will face the criminal and civil consequences.face the criminal and civil consequences.


Keywords:Keywords:NecessaryNecessary: Absolutely essential to achieve a : Absolutely essential to achieve a

certain result or effect. Unavoidably determined by certain result or effect. Unavoidably determined by prior conditions or circumstances. Inevitable.prior conditions or circumstances. Inevitable.

ReasonableReasonable: That which a sensible person (or 12 : That which a sensible person (or 12 of your peers) with the same information and of your peers) with the same information and facing the same circumstances as you would facing the same circumstances as you would recognize as rational and normal, fair or recognize as rational and normal, fair or moderate…not extreme.moderate…not extreme.


ImmediateImmediate: Right Now! Lacking an intervening : Right Now! Lacking an intervening object, peace, time or agent.object, peace, time or agent.

Immediate vs Imminent: There is a difference.Immediate vs Imminent: There is a difference. ImminentImminent is defined as “getting ready to take place.” is defined as “getting ready to take place.”

Immediate is “taking place now.” Using deadly force Immediate is “taking place now.” Using deadly force when in imminent danger is not universally accepted as when in imminent danger is not universally accepted as justification.justification.

UnavoidableUnavoidable: If you can break contact with your : If you can break contact with your assailant and avoid lethal confrontation, by freeing assailant and avoid lethal confrontation, by freeing or “retreating to cover,” you must.or “retreating to cover,” you must.


DeathDeath – Loss of life – Loss of lifeSerious Bodily Injury Serious Bodily Injury – Any injury that cripples; – Any injury that cripples;

permanently disfigures, or could cause death permanently disfigures, or could cause death within minutes, hours, days, or months. Cuts, within minutes, hours, days, or months. Cuts, broken bones, and internal injuries to the vital broken bones, and internal injuries to the vital organs and brain are considered bodily injury.organs and brain are considered bodily injury.

o Temporary cosmetic injuries such as black eyes, swollen Temporary cosmetic injuries such as black eyes, swollen lips, abrasions, surface bruises are not considered lips, abrasions, surface bruises are not considered serious bodily injury.serious bodily injury.


InnocentInnocent: Free from guilt or fault. Harmless in : Free from guilt or fault. Harmless in effect or intention. You or the person(s) you are effect or intention. You or the person(s) you are defending must be free of fault, instigation or defending must be free of fault, instigation or escalation to the immediate and otherwise escalation to the immediate and otherwise unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily injury. You cannot start or condone a fight, then injury. You cannot start or condone a fight, then use deadly force and claim self defense.use deadly force and claim self defense.

Example: A woman is fighting off a man by a car in the Example: A woman is fighting off a man by a car in the parking lot. He has a tire iron in his hand. What do you parking lot. He has a tire iron in his hand. What do you do?do?


You find out she had car jacked him with a gun, and he You find out she had car jacked him with a gun, and he was trying to get his child out of the back seat. was trying to get his child out of the back seat.

What would you have done? What would you have done?

What should you have done?What should you have done?


• When do you know that you are in When do you know that you are in reasonable fear of immediate and reasonable fear of immediate and otherwise unavoidable danger or death or otherwise unavoidable danger or death or serious bodily injury?serious bodily injury?


• You know when your assailant has the You know when your assailant has the Ability, Ability, OpportunityOpportunity, and , and IntentIntent– Keywords:Keywords:

• AbilityAbility: Your assailant possesses the physical power to kill, : Your assailant possesses the physical power to kill, cripple, or permanently disfigure through the use of physical cripple, or permanently disfigure through the use of physical strength, unarmed fighting skills, blunt weapons, edges strength, unarmed fighting skills, blunt weapons, edges weapons, or firearms.weapons, or firearms.

• OpportunityOpportunity: Your assailant is capable of immediately : Your assailant is capable of immediately inflicting injury by striking you at arms length with bare inflicting injury by striking you at arms length with bare hands, conversational distances with blunt or edged hands, conversational distances with blunt or edged weapons, or any range with a firearm.weapons, or any range with a firearm.

• IntentIntent: Your assailant is acting or speaking in a manner, that : Your assailant is acting or speaking in a manner, that any reasonable and sensible person would assume indicates any reasonable and sensible person would assume indicates your assailant’s intention to kill, cripple, or permanently your assailant’s intention to kill, cripple, or permanently disfigure you.disfigure you.


– It must appear to witnesses on the scene and It must appear to witnesses on the scene and you must believe that your assailant has the you must believe that your assailant has the intent, the opportunity, and the ability to intent, the opportunity, and the ability to immediately inflict serious injury or kill you if immediately inflict serious injury or kill you if you do not use deadly force to prevent it.you do not use deadly force to prevent it.


• How close is too close?How close is too close?– A man by the name of Mike Waidelich A man by the name of Mike Waidelich

designed a study which measured the amount designed a study which measured the amount of time the “average” man can present his of time the “average” man can present his weapon from the holster or the “Ready” weapon from the holster or the “Ready” position and fire a single shot to the center of position and fire a single shot to the center of mass of a humanoid target and compared it to mass of a humanoid target and compared it to the distance a man armed with a contact the distance a man armed with a contact weapon could run and inflict a fatal wound. weapon could run and inflict a fatal wound.


– The time is 1.5 second. In that 1.5 seconds, The time is 1.5 second. In that 1.5 seconds, the “average” man can travel 21 feet. the “average” man can travel 21 feet. Therefore, when facing an opponent armed Therefore, when facing an opponent armed with a contact weapon, 7 to 10 yards away, with a contact weapon, 7 to 10 yards away, with nothing intervening between you and the with nothing intervening between you and the weapon, you are in immediate danger death weapon, you are in immediate danger death or serious bodily injury. Dennis Tueller later or serious bodily injury. Dennis Tueller later wrote an article on Mike Waidelich’s study wrote an article on Mike Waidelich’s study which appear in SWAT magazine, 1983 and which appear in SWAT magazine, 1983 and the study become known as the Tueller Drill.the study become known as the Tueller Drill.


• When is the use of lethal force justified When is the use of lethal force justified against an unarmed assailant?against an unarmed assailant?– Lethal force against and unarmed assailant is Lethal force against and unarmed assailant is

justified when there exists a justified when there exists a Disparity of Disparity of ForceForce..


• Examples of Examples of Disparity of ForceDisparity of Force::– Large man against a small manLarge man against a small man– Able bodied man against disabled man.Able bodied man against disabled man.– Man against womenMan against women– Two or more men against one manTwo or more men against one man– Two or more juveniles against one man or one woman.Two or more juveniles against one man or one woman.– Man or woman known to have training in the martial arts Man or woman known to have training in the martial arts

against untrained man or woman.against untrained man or woman.


• When should I present my weapon and When should I present my weapon and when should I shoot?when should I shoot?– You should present your weapon when faced You should present your weapon when faced

with an with an armed assailantarmed assailant or when an unarmed or when an unarmed assailant(s) presents a assailant(s) presents a disparity of forcedisparity of force and and you have a you have a reasonablereasonable fear of fear of immediateimmediate or or otherwise otherwise unavoidableunavoidable danger of danger of deathdeath or or serious bodilyserious bodily injuryinjury to the to the innocentinnocent..


– If your assailant’s attack is not already in If your assailant’s attack is not already in progress, you should present your weapon to progress, you should present your weapon to the “Ready” position and shout “the “Ready” position and shout “Stop or I will Stop or I will shoot!” shoot!” If your assailant continues to advance If your assailant continues to advance toward you, not only are you justified in toward you, not only are you justified in shooting, you now must shoot to stop your shooting, you now must shoot to stop your assailant or your assailant will access your assailant or your assailant will access your weapon and harm you and others around you.weapon and harm you and others around you.


– If your assailant’s attack is in progress, you If your assailant’s attack is in progress, you should present your weapon to the center of should present your weapon to the center of mass of your assailant and mass of your assailant and shoot to stop his shoot to stop his attack. attack. You are not shooting to kill, although in You are not shooting to kill, although in stopping your assailant’s attack with well stopping your assailant’s attack with well placed shots to his torso, he may die.placed shots to his torso, he may die.


– It must also be understood that when the threat of It must also be understood that when the threat of serious injury or death ends, any further use of deadly serious injury or death ends, any further use of deadly force will be considered unnecessary. Having present force will be considered unnecessary. Having present your weapon to use deadly force against your your weapon to use deadly force against your attacker, if he either abandons his attack on y our or attacker, if he either abandons his attack on y our or is rendered incapable of completing his attack, the is rendered incapable of completing his attack, the right to use deadly force ends and any continued use right to use deadly force ends and any continued use of force cannot be justified as self-defense. You are of force cannot be justified as self-defense. You are shooting to stop the attack and once the attack is shooting to stop the attack and once the attack is stopped, your shooting stops. stopped, your shooting stops. At the point where the At the point where the attack ends, excessive use of force begins.attack ends, excessive use of force begins.


• What is Escalation of Force?What is Escalation of Force?– Escalation of Force occurs when one, Escalation of Force occurs when one,

apparently unarmed individual in a apparently unarmed individual in a confrontation with another, apparently confrontation with another, apparently unarmed individual produces a weapon and unarmed individual produces a weapon and escalates the conflict and required force to escalates the conflict and required force to end it. end it.


– You should not present your weapon unless You should not present your weapon unless your assailant has the Ability, Opportunity, your assailant has the Ability, Opportunity, and Intent to kill or inflict serious bodily injury. and Intent to kill or inflict serious bodily injury.

– A shouting match or fist fight where you are A shouting match or fist fight where you are not in immediate and unavoidable danger of not in immediate and unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily injury, becomes a death or serious bodily injury, becomes a lethal confrontation if you present your lethal confrontation if you present your weapon and now your opponent presents his. weapon and now your opponent presents his.

– You may be found to be guilty of escalating You may be found to be guilty of escalating the force and thereby lose your innocence in the force and thereby lose your innocence in the fault or cause of the lethal conflict.the fault or cause of the lethal conflict.


• What about Retreat? What about Retreat? – Again, in order to justify the use of deadly force, you Again, in order to justify the use of deadly force, you

must show that is was necessary in that there was no must show that is was necessary in that there was no alternative and that no lesser degree of force was alternative and that no lesser degree of force was likely to succeed. likely to succeed.

– If you can retreat was it necessary to use deadly If you can retreat was it necessary to use deadly force?force?

– In some jurisdictions, retreat is required. In those In some jurisdictions, retreat is required. In those jurisdictions, if you do not retreat until you can retreat jurisdictions, if you do not retreat until you can retreat no more, then you are not justified in using deadly no more, then you are not justified in using deadly force. In other jurisdictions retreat is not required. force. In other jurisdictions retreat is not required.


– In the universally accepted use of deadly In the universally accepted use of deadly force, retreat is a good idea and should be force, retreat is a good idea and should be done if it is a viable alternative and does not done if it is a viable alternative and does not place you or those around you in greater place you or those around you in greater danger. danger.

– Regardless of the jurisdiction, retreat Regardless of the jurisdiction, retreat establishes that you did everything possible to establishes that you did everything possible to avoid the danger before it became necessary avoid the danger before it became necessary to shoot.to shoot.


• Problem 1 is surviving the lethal force Problem 1 is surviving the lethal force attack. attack. Without the success of problem 1, there is NO Without the success of problem 1, there is NO

problem 2 or 3.problem 2 or 3.


• Problems 2 & 3Problems 2 & 3 Problem 2 – What will you feel following a Problem 2 – What will you feel following a

gunfight?gunfight?This will vary from person to person, depending on This will vary from person to person, depending on

type of encounter, circumstance, & viciousness of type of encounter, circumstance, & viciousness of your assailantyour assailant

Elation – “I survived! The equipment worked! My Elation – “I survived! The equipment worked! My training paid off! I’m glad to be alive.”training paid off! I’m glad to be alive.”


Regret – Usually arises about the time the Regret – Usually arises about the time the police arrive. The reality of criminal and civil police arrive. The reality of criminal and civil problems now set in.problems now set in.You regret the assailant attacked youYou regret the assailant attacked youYou regret you had to shoot him and were forced You regret you had to shoot him and were forced

to take a human life.to take a human life.You regret the civil and criminal possibilities you You regret the civil and criminal possibilities you

now face.now face.You regret the way some people may now view You regret the way some people may now view

you.you.


Some may find that regret gives way to angerSome may find that regret gives way to angerAnger at the attacker for making all this happenAnger at the attacker for making all this happenAnger that he chose you to attackAnger that he chose you to attack

You must control the anger. It is very You must control the anger. It is very important to not appear angry to the police. important to not appear angry to the police. You just fought off an attack on your life. You You just fought off an attack on your life. You were fearful of losing your life. were fearful of losing your life. The proper emotion to show when police arrive is The proper emotion to show when police arrive is

FEARFEAR.. Anger and rage result in HEATAnger and rage result in HEAT Fear results in COLDFear results in COLD


IMPORTANT – First thing to ask a police officer for is IMPORTANT – First thing to ask a police officer for is a jacket or blanket no matter the temperature. A a jacket or blanket no matter the temperature. A good attorney can use that to show fear.good attorney can use that to show fear.

Even in fear and panic, you may do and say things Even in fear and panic, you may do and say things that you can regret. Keep quiet and gather your that you can regret. Keep quiet and gather your thoughts.thoughts.The entire range from elation to panic can take place in a The entire range from elation to panic can take place in a

matter of minutes.matter of minutes.Your knowledge and ability to remain in control could set the Your knowledge and ability to remain in control could set the

stage for how the entire situation is going to be viewed by the stage for how the entire situation is going to be viewed by the authorities.authorities.


What should I do following a shooting?What should I do following a shooting?Secure the area of additional threatsSecure the area of additional threatsONLY after area is secure, call the police to report ONLY after area is secure, call the police to report

that that you just shot an assailant, who was trying to you just shot an assailant, who was trying to kill youkill you..

This call will be on tape & it will be played for a jury of 12 This call will be on tape & it will be played for a jury of 12 if a trial ensues. Make sure it plays the way it went if a trial ensues. Make sure it plays the way it went down.down.

Your life was in dangerYour life was in dangerYou shot to stop the threat, not to kill anyoneYou shot to stop the threat, not to kill anyone


Your report should sound like this:Your report should sound like this:““Hello 911…this is ______ I want to report that I Hello 911…this is ______ I want to report that I

just shot an assailant who attempted to kill me with just shot an assailant who attempted to kill me with (weapon)(weapon) Please send the police and an Please send the police and an ambulanceambulance. If he lives I want to press charges . If he lives I want to press charges against him for attempted murder. I am at against him for attempted murder. I am at (exact (exact location)location) and I am a and I am a (give detailed description)(give detailed description) wearing wearing (detailed description)(detailed description) and I am holding a and I am holding a (give description of firearm).(give description of firearm).

Don’t forget you are cold.Don’t forget you are cold.Do not attempt first aid to assailant.Do not attempt first aid to assailant.


Should I give a statement to the police on the Should I give a statement to the police on the scene?scene?The only value to giving a statement on the scene The only value to giving a statement on the scene

would be to prevent your arrestwould be to prevent your arrestPolice will need your statement, however witness Police will need your statement, however witness

statements are equally or more importantstatements are equally or more importantWhen asked for a statement ask the officer, When asked for a statement ask the officer,

“Officer, have you interviewed all the witnesses “Officer, have you interviewed all the witnesses yet?” This gives you time to gather your thoughts yet?” This gives you time to gather your thoughts and read the officers attitude.and read the officers attitude.


Some departments will not allow officers to leave you on the Some departments will not allow officers to leave you on the scene. You must be taken in. If so, wait on the statement. scene. You must be taken in. If so, wait on the statement. Invoke your right to remain silent.Invoke your right to remain silent.

If officer indicates he does not intend to charge you with a If officer indicates he does not intend to charge you with a crime, feel free to give a crime, feel free to give a briefbrief statement. statement.

If arrested, the district attorney has 48 hours to charge or If arrested, the district attorney has 48 hours to charge or release you.release you.

If arrested, when allowed a call, call a friend, family member, If arrested, when allowed a call, call a friend, family member, or influential member of community and request they call or influential member of community and request they call police station to have you released. police station to have you released. DO NOTDO NOT make a make a statement until you have your attorney present.statement until you have your attorney present.


Choosing an attorneyChoosing an attorneyDo NOT choose one out of the yellow pages.Do NOT choose one out of the yellow pages.Pick one who is former law enforcement or Pick one who is former law enforcement or

prosecutor with ties to community.prosecutor with ties to community.

If charged, speak with your attorney If charged, speak with your attorney regarding:regarding:Best time to file a civil case against assailant or his Best time to file a civil case against assailant or his

family to recover financial costs of defense or family to recover financial costs of defense or damages from trauma.damages from trauma.


• Problem 3 – Civil LiabilityProblem 3 – Civil Liability Even if shooting is justified you may face the grieving Even if shooting is justified you may face the grieving

family of your assailant who more than likely will see family of your assailant who more than likely will see you as deep pockets.you as deep pockets.

In order for an attorney to file a civil action he must In order for an attorney to file a civil action he must see 3 things:see 3 things:Damages – The dead or injured assailantDamages – The dead or injured assailantLiability – You pulled the triggerLiability – You pulled the triggerMoney – Your house, savings, business, retirement.Money – Your house, savings, business, retirement.

Most of these attorneys work on a contingency. A Most of these attorneys work on a contingency. A percentage of what they recover. Most homeowners percentage of what they recover. Most homeowners and liability policies will not cover you.and liability policies will not cover you.


Even after a totally justifiable shooting, you Even after a totally justifiable shooting, you can expect:can expect:You may be arrested and held in jail for 48 hoursYou may be arrested and held in jail for 48 hoursNewspapers will report your name and that you Newspapers will report your name and that you

were arrested for the shootingwere arrested for the shootingYou may have to post bail of at least $10,000You may have to post bail of at least $10,000Immediate legal costs of $5000Immediate legal costs of $5000Total legal costs – minimum of $50,000Total legal costs – minimum of $50,000Face months or years of court appearances, follow Face months or years of court appearances, follow

up stories, photos in newspaperup stories, photos in newspaper


Criminal case may be immediately followed by civil Criminal case may be immediately followed by civil actionaction

Change phone number to avoid harassing callsChange phone number to avoid harassing callsYou and your family may be subject to gossip, You and your family may be subject to gossip,

ridicule, and insultsridicule, and insultsKids at school calling your children’s parent a Kids at school calling your children’s parent a

murderer.murderer.Lose friends and business associates who don’t Lose friends and business associates who don’t

want to associate with youwant to associate with youDifficulty sleepingDifficulty sleepingAppetite disordersAppetite disorders


Periods of self doubt & depressionPeriods of self doubt & depressionYou and your family may avoid social interaction You and your family may avoid social interaction

for fear of criticismfor fear of criticismBusiness may suffer. People don’t want to do Business may suffer. People don’t want to do

business with you.business with you.Impotence / Sexual dysfunction may occurImpotence / Sexual dysfunction may occurHigher risk for drug problems, alcohol problems, Higher risk for drug problems, alcohol problems,

and divorceand divorce


Gun fighting is risky business. Even if you Gun fighting is risky business. Even if you win, you lose.win, you lose.

The best gun fight is the one you do not The best gun fight is the one you do not participate in.participate in.

But as bad as Problems 2 & 3 are, if you are But as bad as Problems 2 & 3 are, if you are experiencing them, it means you are still alive. experiencing them, it means you are still alive. Losing problem 1 is not an option. Your Losing problem 1 is not an option. Your loved ones are counting on you.loved ones are counting on you.


• Be sure to read up on the rest of the Be sure to read up on the rest of the handouts in this lesson if you haven’t handouts in this lesson if you haven’t already.already.

• NRA/ILA – Firearms Laws of CaliforniaNRA/ILA – Firearms Laws of California• Citizens’ Guide to Federal Firearms LawsCitizens’ Guide to Federal Firearms Laws• Guide to the Interstate Transportation of FirearmsGuide to the Interstate Transportation of Firearms• Airline Transportation of FirearmsAirline Transportation of Firearms

End of Lesson 3End of Lesson 3Legal ConsiderationsLegal Considerations

Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Concealed CarryConcealed Carry

• The main purpose in carrying a concealed The main purpose in carrying a concealed firearm is self protection. firearm is self protection.

• You are only as safe as you train, and only You are only as safe as you train, and only 50% as effective under a stressful 50% as effective under a stressful situation as you were on your best day of situation as you were on your best day of training.training.

• You are no safer because you carry a gun You are no safer because you carry a gun than you are a musician because you own than you are a musician because you own a violin.a violin.

Lesson 4Lesson 4Concealed CarryConcealed Carry

– Definitions:Definitions:• ConcealmentConcealment: A place to hide where you cannot be : A place to hide where you cannot be

seen, but you can view your area of operation. It seen, but you can view your area of operation. It will not protect you from incoming projectiles.will not protect you from incoming projectiles.

• CoverCover: A place that will protect you from incoming : A place that will protect you from incoming projectiles. Cover may also conceal you from the projectiles. Cover may also conceal you from the view of your opponent. This gives you the best view of your opponent. This gives you the best tactical advantage.tactical advantage.


– Training Training • Shoot regularly.Shoot regularly.• Not just target shooting at 7 yards Not just target shooting at 7 yards • Mix it up a little. Shoot single hand, weaver, isosceles, Mix it up a little. Shoot single hand, weaver, isosceles,

support hand, kneeling, from concealment or coversupport hand, kneeling, from concealment or cover• Draw from concealment with the type of clothing you Draw from concealment with the type of clothing you

normally wear. normally wear. • Draw properly, learning the 5 steps of presentation Draw properly, learning the 5 steps of presentation • Learn to shoot on the move Learn to shoot on the move • Distance is your allyDistance is your ally• Learn both tactical and emergency re-loadsLearn both tactical and emergency re-loads• Set up a place to dry fireSet up a place to dry fire


• Color Code of Mental AwarenessColor Code of Mental Awareness– Condition WhiteCondition White

• You are unaware of any threat in your immediate surroundings. You are unaware of any threat in your immediate surroundings. • You are totally un-prepared for any threat. You are totally un-prepared for any threat. • You epitomizeYou epitomize• exactly what the potential assailant is looking for. exactly what the potential assailant is looking for. • You are having creative thoughts or planning your day as you drive You are having creative thoughts or planning your day as you drive

to work. to work. • You are shuffling along the sidewalk, head in the clouds, hands in You are shuffling along the sidewalk, head in the clouds, hands in

pockets, whistling your favorite tune. pockets, whistling your favorite tune. • In condition white, you are completely vulnerable to attack that may In condition white, you are completely vulnerable to attack that may

have been avoidable by being more aware. When you are attacked have been avoidable by being more aware. When you are attacked in this state you are easily defeated. in this state you are easily defeated.

• Very difficult to mount any kind of defense from Condition White.Very difficult to mount any kind of defense from Condition White.


– Condition YellowCondition Yellow• Best described as a relaxed alertnessBest described as a relaxed alertness• You should always be in this condition providing You should always be in this condition providing

that you aren’t asleep.that you aren’t asleep.• You are aware of your immediate surroundings You are aware of your immediate surroundings

and making minor adjustments as necessary.and making minor adjustments as necessary.


• Examples of Condition Yellow: Examples of Condition Yellow: – You know that a man is walking behind you.You know that a man is walking behind you.– A late model Ford truck with two males just pulled into a A late model Ford truck with two males just pulled into a

parking spot right next to where you are walking.parking spot right next to where you are walking.– A woman and her two children just pulled into a parking A woman and her two children just pulled into a parking

spot ahead.spot ahead.– A couple holding hand is crossing from the other side A couple holding hand is crossing from the other side

street, approaching you.street, approaching you.– An empty delivery van is parked two doors down from An empty delivery van is parked two doors down from

your house.your house.– Your parking garage is poorly lit, and you cannot see in Your parking garage is poorly lit, and you cannot see in

your back seat or under your car.your back seat or under your car.– You are walking down the street appreciating the You are walking down the street appreciating the

beautiful weather, but also aware of your surroundings.beautiful weather, but also aware of your surroundings.


• In Condition Yellow you are relaxed, aware, and In Condition Yellow you are relaxed, aware, and alert. alert.

• This is not a state of paranoia. You are simply This is not a state of paranoia. You are simply aware of what is going on around you. aware of what is going on around you.

• You are not prepared for any specific threat, and You are not prepared for any specific threat, and have not been alerted to any specific threat. have not been alerted to any specific threat.

• When in Yellow, you are difficult to attack When in Yellow, you are difficult to attack because you see the attack coming and defend because you see the attack coming and defend yourself in seconds.yourself in seconds.


– Condition OrangeCondition Orange• This is a condition of a specific This is a condition of a specific potentialpotential threat. threat.• You are alerted to a specific potential threat. You are alerted to a specific potential threat. • You observe the situation and evaluate to You observe the situation and evaluate to

determine if the potential threat is developing into a determine if the potential threat is developing into a real threat.real threat.


• Examples of Condition Orange:Examples of Condition Orange:– The couple holding hands and crossing the street toward The couple holding hands and crossing the street toward

you suddenly break contact from each other and you suddenly break contact from each other and approach you from opposite directions.approach you from opposite directions.

– The person sitting in the car next to yours exits his car as The person sitting in the car next to yours exits his car as you approach your car.you approach your car.

– The late model Ford truck with two young males The late model Ford truck with two young males suddenly pulls up behind you and follows you through 3 suddenly pulls up behind you and follows you through 3 right turns.right turns.

– You continue on your walking enjoying the beautiful You continue on your walking enjoying the beautiful weather while taking note of a potential threat and un-weather while taking note of a potential threat and un-button your jacket.button your jacket.


• If you had been in Condition White you would have not have If you had been in Condition White you would have not have had a clue.had a clue.

• In Condition Orange you have identified a specific potential In Condition Orange you have identified a specific potential threat. You possibly made an evasive maneuver to minimize threat. You possibly made an evasive maneuver to minimize your exposure and maximize your tactical advantage.your exposure and maximize your tactical advantage.

• You haven not presented a weapon yet because the specific You haven not presented a weapon yet because the specific potential threat may turn out to be harmless. Just a set of potential threat may turn out to be harmless. Just a set of coincidences or it may be a predator that upon seeing your coincidences or it may be a predator that upon seeing your actions has decided that your actions may be that of actions has decided that your actions may be that of someone who would not be an attractive target of someone who would not be an attractive target of opportunity.opportunity.

• From Condition Orange, you are ready to defend yourself or From Condition Orange, you are ready to defend yourself or your loved ones.your loved ones.


– Condition RedCondition Red• This is a condition of a specific real threat. This is a condition of a specific real threat. • This is a real threatThis is a real threat

– Examples:Examples:• The couples approaching you from opposite directions again The couples approaching you from opposite directions again

shift their direction and follow you as you quickly dart across shift their direction and follow you as you quickly dart across the street. The female places her hand on her purse and the street. The female places her hand on her purse and keeps it there as they converge on your flanks. You plan to keeps it there as they converge on your flanks. You plan to run to a brick building for cover, draw your weapon to ready run to a brick building for cover, draw your weapon to ready and shout STOP!! If they don’t stop and the woman and shout STOP!! If they don’t stop and the woman produces a weapon, you will shoot her first.produces a weapon, you will shoot her first.

• The person exiting the vehicle as you change The person exiting the vehicle as you change direction in your approach to the car, motions to direction in your approach to the car, motions to another vehicle and two more men exit a vehicle another vehicle and two more men exit a vehicle parked a few cars away. As you turn and head parked a few cars away. As you turn and head back to the shopping center, they pursue, but then back to the shopping center, they pursue, but then give up the chase as other shoppers appear in the give up the chase as other shoppers appear in the parking garage.parking garage.



• The late model Ford truck that has followed you The late model Ford truck that has followed you through three consecutive right turns, rear ends through three consecutive right turns, rear ends you at the next stop light. The driver and you at the next stop light. The driver and passenger quickly exit their vehicle. One has a passenger quickly exit their vehicle. One has a gun. You anticipated this problem and left plenty gun. You anticipated this problem and left plenty of distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in of distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. A quick left turn of the wheel to the front of you. A quick left turn of the wheel to the right and you accelerate around the corner.right and you accelerate around the corner.


• The delivery van driver pulls the van up to you and The delivery van driver pulls the van up to you and asks for directions. At a distance you give the asks for directions. At a distance you give the directions but heard the rear doors open. Quickly directions but heard the rear doors open. Quickly gaining distance from the van you see two males gaining distance from the van you see two males with contact weapons quickly moving toward you. with contact weapons quickly moving toward you. You draw your weapon and shoot the closest man You draw your weapon and shoot the closest man to you. After all he has a knife.to you. After all he has a knife.

» How do you choose which assailant to take out How do you choose which assailant to take out first?first?


• In Condition Red, your observations and In Condition Red, your observations and evaluation of the specific potential threat, leaves evaluation of the specific potential threat, leaves no doubt in your mind that the threat is real and no doubt in your mind that the threat is real and dangerous.dangerous.

• You have already attempted to avoid the threat You have already attempted to avoid the threat when it first appeared to you. You have formulated when it first appeared to you. You have formulated a plan of defense and are now carrying it out, and a plan of defense and are now carrying it out, and have set a mental trigger that will tell you when to have set a mental trigger that will tell you when to deliver your defensive response. Your mental deliver your defensive response. Your mental trigger is a “line in the sand”. If the threat crosses trigger is a “line in the sand”. If the threat crosses the line your response is already determined. the line your response is already determined. There is no hesitation, as your response is There is no hesitation, as your response is instantaneous.instantaneous.


– Condition BlackCondition Black• The “line in the sand” has been crossed by your assailants The “line in the sand” has been crossed by your assailants

and you are engaged in combat and delivering lethal force.and you are engaged in combat and delivering lethal force.• At this point your survival depends on the level of training At this point your survival depends on the level of training

you have received and your ability to control your mind.you have received and your ability to control your mind.• This is where combat mind set insures your success.This is where combat mind set insures your success.

– The COMBAT MIND SET is the state of mind that The COMBAT MIND SET is the state of mind that replaces your astonishment of fear of a lethal replaces your astonishment of fear of a lethal confrontation with the knowledge and confidence that confrontation with the knowledge and confidence that you have trained for this.you have trained for this.


• You expected it could happen at some time and You expected it could happen at some time and here it is; and you are ready, willing, and able to here it is; and you are ready, willing, and able to handle it.handle it.

• In lethal confrontations that you recognize from In lethal confrontations that you recognize from condition yellow and follow through to condition condition yellow and follow through to condition black, you most likely will not experience black, you most likely will not experience astonishment of body freezing fear.astonishment of body freezing fear.


• Your awareness, anticipation, concentration, Your awareness, anticipation, concentration, controlled decision making, and actions do not controlled decision making, and actions do not allow any room for fear in your mind.allow any room for fear in your mind.

• You cannot think about fear or the possibility of You cannot think about fear or the possibility of being killed because your training has kicked in being killed because your training has kicked in and your COMBAT MIND SET has told you that and your COMBAT MIND SET has told you that you have a job to do. A job that must be done right you have a job to do. A job that must be done right and right now.and right now.


• Concealed Carry Equipment & Weapon Concealed Carry Equipment & Weapon RetentionRetention– When thinking about concealed carry, we When thinking about concealed carry, we

often think of the stuff like:often think of the stuff like:• Choice of weaponsChoice of weapons• Equipments like holsters, mags, flashlightsEquipments like holsters, mags, flashlights• When to present your weapon etc.When to present your weapon etc.

– How often do we think of Weapon Retention?How often do we think of Weapon Retention?


• Weapon retention in it’s broadest definition Weapon retention in it’s broadest definition means keeping exclusive control over your means keeping exclusive control over your weapon in your daily carry, leisure, or weapon in your daily carry, leisure, or during a confrontationduring a confrontation


• Let’s take a look at types of weapon Let’s take a look at types of weapon retention:retention:– Types of Holsters for on body carry:Types of Holsters for on body carry:

• On beltOn belt• Inside the waist band (IWB)Inside the waist band (IWB)• PaddlePaddle• Shoulder or AnkleShoulder or Ankle• Fanny PackFanny Pack

– Kydex vs LeatherKydex vs Leather– Retention or Non-RetentionRetention or Non-Retention


– Off-Body CarryOff-Body Carry• Portfolio or Day-TimerPortfolio or Day-Timer• PursePurse• BriefcaseBriefcase

What are the issues we face with these What are the issues we face with these various methods?various methods?


• If you are the only one aware that you If you are the only one aware that you carry, your chances of maintaining carry, your chances of maintaining weapon retention is much higher.weapon retention is much higher. Clothes need to provide adequate cover Clothes need to provide adequate cover

without being “obvious.” without being “obvious.” IE: Heavy jacket in summer IE: Heavy jacket in summer pocket of jacket obviously heavily weighted downpocket of jacket obviously heavily weighted downShooting concealment type of vestShooting concealment type of vestAny outfit combined with “Got Glock” hat.Any outfit combined with “Got Glock” hat.


Dress Appropriate to the season, Dress Appropriate to the season, surroundings & your agesurroundings & your age

Do not carry in a place that requires constant Do not carry in a place that requires constant touching or adjustingtouching or adjusting

What if you are carrying a backup weapon as What if you are carrying a backup weapon as well? Which one do you present in the event well? Which one do you present in the event of an attack.of an attack.


• There are no hard & fast answers. Only There are no hard & fast answers. Only constant awareness and preparation.constant awareness and preparation.

• Remember “Condition yellow.”Remember “Condition yellow.”

End of Lesson 4End of Lesson 4Concealed CarryConcealed Carry

Please get your handguns out of your Please get your handguns out of your vehicles UNLOADED and bring them into vehicles UNLOADED and bring them into

class after break. class after break.

Please adhere to all safety rules.Please adhere to all safety rules.

Lesson 5Lesson 5Final Exam & Range QualificationFinal Exam & Range Qualification

• Final ExamFinal Exam 20 questions20 questions

Worth 5 points eachWorth 5 points eachNeed at least 14 of 20 correct to passNeed at least 14 of 20 correct to passOpen book / notesOpen book / notes

Lesson 5Lesson 5Final Exam & Range QualificationFinal Exam & Range Qualification

• Range activities and qualification will Range activities and qualification will happen after lunch.happen after lunch.Be sure to write the time on your range map Be sure to write the time on your range map

of when to be at the range.of when to be at the range.

Let’s Shoot!Let’s Shoot!

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