Why Should I Get a CCW Permit?
“Do something against the law and you can end up arrested and in prison. Do something seriously wrong while trying to defend yourself from a violent criminal attack and you can end up dead.”
With the coming changes in Arizona law, many people are asking themselves “Why should I get an Arizona CCW permit? The law no longer requires that I have one to carry concealed.”
There are a few things to consider before citizens should avail themselves of this new privilege. First, while a permit is no longer required, anyone carrying a concealed firearm is responsible for knowing ALL the laws relating to where they can legally carry and where they cannot.
Secondly, anyone carrying a concealed firearm is also responsible for understanding when they are permitted to use either the threat of lethal force or actually use lethal force to defend their own life or the life of a loved one.
One of the benefits of taking an Arizona CCW course is that you will learn where you can legally carry and when you can legally use deadly force in self-defense.
Many people that might consider carrying a concealed firearm might also need to actually learn to use their firearm in a combat situation.
It is one thing to go to the range and practice shooting in a controlled environment. It is a completely different situation when you are in a gunfight with someone that is trying to rob you, attack you or kill you.
You will NOT rise to the occasion. You will default to your lowest level of skill under stress.
Without knowledge of the law and the proper training in how to use their firearm, people carrying a concealed weapon place themselves at substantial risk of criminal prosecution or personal injury.
Do something against the law and you can end up arrested and in prison. Do something seriously wrong while trying to defend yourself from a violent criminal attack and you can end up dead.
The question that I ask my students in every class is “How much is your freedom or your life worth? Do you think that it is worth investing in some training so that you have a fighting chance of staying out of jail or staying alive in the event of a violent attack?”
You should ask yourself that same question before you decide to put that gun in your pocket…and be honest with yourself about your knowledge of the law and skill with a firearm. Remember, you have everything to gain by getting more training and everything to lose if you don’t…
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Doug Little – Director of Training, Armed Personal Defense
Doug Little is the Owner and Director of Training for Armed Personal Defense. He has over 40 years of firearms experience and founded Armed Personal Defense in 2003 out of a commitment to provide the highest quality firearms education in the Phoenix metro area.
Doug’s philosophy on firearms training is simple:
“I want to provide a safe, encouraging environment that will allow students to learn effective marksmanship and gun handling skills whether they are a beginner or a skilled shooter. Our training philosophy is based on the understanding that every student will have different needs and learn at a different pace. As an instructor, I insist that every student be treated with patience and respect. My job is to mentor every student to be the best they can be…”
As an NRA Training Counselor, Doug not only trains students but also trains other instructors. In the past two years alone, he has certified over 150 NRA Instructors all over the United States.
Doug’s credentials include:
NRA Training Counselor and NRA Instructor
- Pistol
- Personal Protection Inside the Home
- Personal Protection Outside the Home
- Home Firearms Safety
- Chief Range Safety Officer
- Refuse to be a Victim
- NRA Reloading Instructor
State Certifications
- Arizona DPS Approved CCW Instructor
- Arizona DPS Approved Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Instructor
- California DOJ Approved Handgun Safety Instructor
Staff Instructor – Suarez International – Prescott, AZ
- Defensive Pistol Skills
- Close Range Gunfighting
- Fighting Rifle Skills
- Rifle Gunfighting
- Kalashnikov Rifle Gunfighting
- Defensive Knife
Additional Instructor Certifications
- Low Light Gunfighting
- Armed Vehicle Operations
- ASP Baton Instructor – Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
- ASP Handcuff Instructor – Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
- Certified Glock Armorer
Professional Certifications
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross
- Wilderness First Aid Certification – SOLO Schools
- Crime Prevention Specialist – International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
Professional Associations
- International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners
- Arizona Crime Prevention Association
- Board Member – United States Marshals Posse, District of Arizona
- Past President – United States Marshals Posse, District of Arizona
Journalistic Credentials
- Gun Rights Examiner – Examiner.com
- Conservative Examiner – Examiner.com
- Author – Arizona CCW Guide
Memberships
- National Rifle Association – Life Member
- Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association
- Police Marksman Association
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- Heritage Foundation
- Cactus Match League
- International Defensive Pistol Association
- Goldwater Institute
- Glock Shooting Sports Foundation
