Prepare BEFORE You Conceal Carry

Make a Self-Defense Plan

• CONCEALED CARRY LAWS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY BY STATE

  • Research, understand and abide by all applicable laws in your state and also any other place where you plan to carry

    • Concealed carry laws are very specific and will require you to think before you go about everyday activities

      • Duty to inform an officer, or it being illegal to enter an establishment that serves alcohol are just t examples of laws that may apply to concealed carry in your state.

  • State government websites and Official Law Enforcement websites are a good resources

  • Gun laws can change. Stay updated on any changes to the concealed carry laws in your state

• KNOW AND UNDERSTAND ALL FEDERAL CONCEALED CARRY LAWS AND RESTRICTIONS

  • Know the federal gun-free zones where it is illegal to carry a firearm, even if you have a concealed carry permit

• TAKE A CONCEALED CARRY CLASS AND GET A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT, EVEN IF YOUR STATE DOES NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT

  • The best way to learn the basics, laws and restrictions for concealed carry and provides a forum to ask questions, meet instructors and others who are beginning the CCW process

• TRAIN WITH YOUR FIREARM AND THE HOLSTER OR BAG YOU WILL USE

  • Find licensed and insured instruction for best practices

  • Continue training in order to keep skills and confidence

• UNDERSTAND THE RISKS OF CONCEALED CARRY

  • Consider Concealed Carry Insurance

  • Find an experienced firearm attorney that you can contact in a worst case scenario