100 Things to Know if You Plan to Carry a Gun™

Full course: In-person (8-18 hours due to scalability and the requirements of your state)

Add-on: Online or in-person (3-4 hours)

This training is for anyone who knows anywhere between zero and 99 things about carrying a gun. It is a valuable continuation of the Introduction to Pistol Handling™ course or any other basic handgun course, but it can also stand alone to prepare students to be armed. Although it is relatively short compared to other CCW classes, it is dense, and students complete the course much more prepared and with the tools they need to continue their learning.

Topics covered include:

• • Mindset and lifestyle of an armed person

  • Applying for a permit to carry a concealed firearm

  • Four Rules of Firearm Safety and how we use them

  • Safe storage of firearms in the home and the vehicle

  • Overview of laws (useful websites, finding laws, U.S. vs. State laws)

  • Traveling across state lines (reciprocity, CA, IL, NY, NJ, other tailored information)

  • Prohibited places to carry

  • Robust firearm law (U.S. Codes, state statutes, local ordinances, civil suits) 

  • Robust use of force considerations, laws, rulings, ethics

  • Situational awareness (OODA, Cooper's Colors)

  • Deadly force triangle and use of force continuum

  • Other necessary tools (spray, light, medical)

  • Firearm, caliber, and ammunition choices with rationale

  • Carry methods and locations

  • Equipment (firearm, holster, belt, aftermarket customizations, light)

  • Tactics (drawing, movement, mag changes, use of light)

  • Before the defensive encounter (mindset, insurance, tactics, deescalation)

  • During the defensive encounter (commands, draw, retention, shooting to stop)

  • After the defensive encounter (commands, witnesses, talking to police, arrest, criminal charges, civil suits, counseling)

  • The need for further professional training (firearms, martial arts, flashlight, retention, medical, conflict resolution)

  • In-home training ideas and resources

  • How to be a proponent of armed civilians and the Second Amendment

In-person: $75

In-person add-on to Intro to Pistol Handling™: $50 (total of 8 hours for $150 plus range fees)

Online: $40

Online add-on to Intro to Pistol Handling™ (to be held on a different day): $25  (total of usually 9 hours for $125 plus range fees)