Mike Lee Solutions
Long Prairie Gun and Archery Club
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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
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Instructor Introductions
Specific Venue Requirements / Restrictions
Location of Bath Rooms
Location of Water Fountains
Cell Phones
Breaks
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1. Color Code of Mental Awareness
2. The Defensive Mindset
3. Avoiding Confrontation
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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
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Willingness to use lethal force in self defense
Determination to never give up
Developing a plan
Visualization
Summary
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Be Aware
Plan Ahead
Avoid Dangerous
People
Avoid Dangerous
Situations
Avoid Dangerous
Places
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Avoid Making Yourself
a Target
Avoid Having a Pattern
Avoid Antagonizing
Others
Don’t Respond to
Antagonistic Behavior
Look for Escape Routes
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Color Code of Mental Awareness
Defensive Mindset
Avoiding Confrontation
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Physiological Reactions to a Threatening
Encounter
Physiological Reactions to a Life-Threatening
Encounter
Perceptual Changes during a Threatening
Encounter
Controlling a Threatening Encounter
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Freeze
Submit
Posture
Flight
Fight
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General Bodily Responses to Imminent Danger:
Heart Rate and Respiration Increases
 Pupil Dilation
 Muscular Tension
 Flight
 Fight
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Adrenalin Rush:
Heightens Senses
 Increased Heart Rate and Respiration
 Trembling
 Uncontrollable Shaking
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Loss of Fine Motor Skills:
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Learn and practice Presentation, Shooting, and Gun
Handling Skills that involve gross motor skills only
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Tunnel Vision
Auditory Exclusion
Time Dilation
Temporary Memory Loss
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Keep your Distance
Be Wary of Strangers
Yell your Commands
Holding an Attacker at Gunpoint
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Physiological Reactions to a Threatening
Encounter
Physiological Reactions to a Life – Threatening
Encounter
Perceptual Changes during a Threatening
Encounter
Controlling a Threatening Encounter
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Emotional Aftermath
Legal Aftermath
Social Aftermath
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Elation
Revulsion
Remorse
Self-Doubt
Acceptance
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Reducing the Emotional Aftermath:
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Counseling
Self-Reinforcement
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Arrested/Detained
Jail
CCW Suspended or Revoked
Firearms Confiscated
Criminal Trial
Civil Suit
Legal Fees
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“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
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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
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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
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Emotional Aftermath
Legal Aftermath
Social Aftermath
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On Body Carry
Off Body Carry
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Shoulder Holsters
Hip Holsters
Cross-draw Holsters
Ankle Holsters
Small of the Back Holsters
Wallet Holsters
Pocket Holsters
Underwear Holsters
Belly Bands
Accessories
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Purses
Briefcases
Fanny Packs
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On Body Carry
Off Body Carry
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Selecting or Modifying a Concealed Carry Gun
Selecting Concealment Clothing
Wearing a Concealment Holster
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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
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Wear loose clothing
Wear heavy clothing
Avoid very light colored clothing
Avoid clothing with regular patterns
Wear clothing that is appropriate
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Hip Holsters
Shoulder Holsters
Cross-draw Holsters
Holster Belts
Check Yourself In the Mirror
Holster Purses and Fanny Packs
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Selecting or Modifying a Concealed Carry Gun
Selecting Concealment Clothing
Wearing a Concealment Holster
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Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense
Legal Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting
Concealed Carry Permits
Castle Doctrine
Duty to Retreat
Warning Shots
Dealing with Law Enforcement Officers while
carrying a concealed firearm
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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
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Concealed Carry
Permits
Restrictions on
Concealed Carry
Brandishing
Castle Doctrine
Duty to Retreat
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Warning Shots
Power of Arrest
Looking for Criminal
Activity
Dealing with Law
Enforcement Officers
when carrying a
concealed firearm
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Use of Deadly Force in Self Defense
Other Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry
Legal Q&A
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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
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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
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