Mike Lee Solutions Long Prairie Gun and Archery Club Revision Date: August 19 th, 2012

 Introduction / Administration  Lesson 1: Strategies for Personal Safety  Lesson 2: Threatening Encounters  Lesson 3: Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting  Lesson 4: Methods of Carry  Lesson 5: Principles of Concealed Carry  Lesson 6: Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry  Overall Summary and Range Preparatory Instruction August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program 2

 Instructor Introductions  Specific Venue Requirements / Restrictions  Location of Bath Rooms  Location of Water Fountains  Cell Phones  Breaks August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program 3

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 1. Color Code of Mental Awareness  2. The Defensive Mindset  3. Avoiding Confrontation August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program 5

 Condition White (Unaware) – Totally unprepared for attack  Condition Yellow (Aware) – Relaxed alertness  Condition Orange (Alert) – Alert to a specific potential threat  Condition Red (Alarm) – Alert to a specific real threat  Condition Black (Action) – Lethal Force August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program6

 Willingness to use lethal force in self defense  Determination to never give up  Developing a plan  Visualization  Summary August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program7

 Be Aware  Plan Ahead  Avoid Dangerous People  Avoid Dangerous Situations  Avoid Dangerous Places  Avoid Making Yourself a Target  Avoid Having a Pattern  Avoid Antagonizing Others  Don’t Respond to Antagonistic Behavior  Look for Escape Routes August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program8

 Color Code of Mental Awareness  Defensive Mindset  Avoiding Confrontation August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program9

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1. Physiological Reactions to a Threatening Encounter 2. Physiological Reactions to a Life-Threatening Encounter 3. Perceptual Changes during a Threatening Encounter 4. Controlling a Threatening Encounter August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program12

 Freeze  Submit  Posture  Flight  Fight August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program13

 General Bodily Responses to Imminent Danger:  Heart Rate and Respiration Increases  Pupil Dilation  Muscular Tension  Flight  Fight August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program14

 Adrenalin Rush:  Heightens Senses  Increased Heart Rate and Respiration  Trembling  Uncontrollable Shaking  Loss of Fine Motor Skills:  Learn and practice Presentation, Shooting, and Gun Handling Skills that involve gross motor skills only August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program15

 Tunnel Vision  Auditory Exclusion  Time Dilation  Temporary Memory Loss August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program16

 Keep your Distance  Be Wary of Strangers  Yell your Commands  Holding an Attacker at Gunpoint August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program17

 Physiological Reactions to a Threatening Encounter  Physiological Reactions to a Life – Threatening Encounter  Perceptual Changes during a Threatening Encounter  Controlling a Threatening Encounter August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program18

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1. Emotional Aftermath 2. Legal Aftermath 3. Social Aftermath August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program21

 Elation  Revulsion  Remorse  Self-Doubt  Acceptance  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)  Reducing the Emotional Aftermath:  Counseling  Self-Reinforcement August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program22

 Arrested/Detained  Jail  CCW Suspended or Revoked  Firearms Confiscated  Criminal Trial  Civil Suit  Legal Fees August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program23

 “Trigger – Happy Gun Nut”  Targeted by anti – gunners  Some people can not stand the thought of anyone acting in self – defense  Co – Workers and neighbors may avoid you, shun you, or threat you with hostility  May impact negatively on job advancement if superiors dislike or fear guns  Superiors and Co – Workers may become uncomfortable or cause problems because they know you carry a concealed firearm August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program24

 May be prohibited from carrying at work or bringing firearm on company property  Even Gun – Friendly management may be forced to give in to complaints from gun – hating employees  May get anonymous threatening notes at work  May get crank calls from anti – gunners  People may stare at you in stores or on the street August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program25

 Shopkeepers you have dealt amicably with for years may now be cold or standoffish  May be targeted by those who identify with, friends, or relatives of your assailant  Spouse may be socially ostracized  Children may have to endure taunts from classmates or critical comments from teachers at school  Members of your own family may not understand what you had to do August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program26

 Emotional Aftermath  Legal Aftermath  Social Aftermath August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program27

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1. On Body Carry 2. Off Body Carry August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program30

 Shoulder Holsters  Hip Holsters  Cross-draw Holsters  Ankle Holsters  Small of the Back Holsters  Wallet Holsters  Pocket Holsters  Underwear Holsters  Belly Bands  Accessories August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program31

 Purses  Briefcases  Fanny Packs August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program32

 On Body Carry  Off Body Carry August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program33

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1. Selecting or Modifying a Concealed Carry Gun 2. Selecting Concealment Clothing 3. Wearing a Concealment Holster August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program36

 Smallest firearm in the largest caliber that can be used effectively  Handgun width is most important parameter  5 shot versus 6 shot cylinders for revolvers  Gun Butt dimensions  Pistol stocks  Gun/Barrel Length  De-Horning August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program37

 Wear loose clothing  Wear heavy clothing  Avoid very light colored clothing  Avoid clothing with regular patterns  Wear clothing that is appropriate August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program38

 Hip Holsters  Shoulder Holsters  Cross-draw Holsters  Holster Belts  Check Yourself In the Mirror  Holster Purses and Fanny Packs August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program39

 Selecting or Modifying a Concealed Carry Gun  Selecting Concealment Clothing  Wearing a Concealment Holster August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program40

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1. Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense 2. Legal Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting 3. Concealed Carry Permits 4. Castle Doctrine 5. Duty to Retreat 6. Warning Shots 7. Dealing with Law Enforcement Officers while carrying a concealed firearm August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program43

 Armed Assailant  Disparity of Force  “Reasonable Person” Standard  Reasonable fear of immediate or otherwise unavoidable danger of death or serious bodily injury:  Ability  Opportunity  Intent  Legal Aftermath August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program44

 Concealed Carry Permits  Restrictions on Concealed Carry  Brandishing  Castle Doctrine  Duty to Retreat  Warning Shots  Power of Arrest  Looking for Criminal Activity  Dealing with Law Enforcement Officers when carrying a concealed firearm August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program45

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 Use of Deadly Force in Self Defense  Other Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry  Legal Q&A August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program47

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 Lesson 1: Strategies for Personal Safety  Lesson 2: Threatening Encounters  Lesson 3: Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting  Lesson 4: Methods of Carry  Lesson 5: Principles of Concealed Carry  Lesson 6: Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program49

 Location  Date & Time  Ear & Eye Protection  Belt Holster, Ammunition Carrier, Belt  Cover Garment  Firearms desired on CCW (Maximum of 3)  50 rounds of ammunition for each firearm desired on CCW  Additional Ammunition for Range Exercises (25 – 50 Rounds)  California Drivers License/Identification Card August 19th, 2012CCW Training Program50