CCW Safe Lessons: How, When, and Why to Use a Firearm Lawfully

CCW Safe is the self-defense legal coverage membership program that connects members with a criminal defense attorney and helps pay for legal expenses involved in a court case following a self-defense incident. It also provides educational resources on the topic of self-defense.

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One resource is The Armed Defender’s Dilemma. This 36-video-and-written series teaches legal and tactical lessons compiled from more than a decade of real-world court case analysis alongside criminal defense attorney Don West and firearms instructor Steve Moses.

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Released one a month for the next 36 months, the series emphasizes that self-defense includes understanding how, when, and why to use a firearm lawfully. The lessons encourage a mindset rooted in restraint, preparation, and the ability to disengage rather than escalate, exploring the judgment and split-second decisions that determine the eventual legal outcome.

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Developed by self-defense litigation expert Shawn Vincent, the debut episode shown below, titled, “The Goal of Self-Defense is to Break Contact,” explores why awareness, de-escalation, and less-lethal options give armed defenders more control. It’s a clear reminder that breaking contact isn’t weakness; it’s the smartest, most defensible strategy for surviving both the fight and its legal aftermath.

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Lesson 1 of 36: Break Contact

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The scheduled topics of the 36 episodes are as follows:
        •   Lesson 1:  The goal of self-defense is to break contact.
        •   Lesson 2:  Get firearms and self-defense training.
        •   Lesson 3:  Understand the legal consequences.
        •   Lesson 4:  The threat must be imminent and serious.
        •   Lesson 5:  The belief of imminent harm or death must be reasonable.
        •   Lesson 6:  Don’t shoot BEFORE the threat is imminent.
        •   Lesson 7:  Don’t shoot AFTER the threat is over.
        •   Lesson 8:  Don’t get emotionally hijacked.
        •   Lesson 9:  Maintain situational awareness.
        •   Lesson 10:  Don’t be the first aggressor.
        •   Lesson 11:  Don’t provoke a potential aggressor.
        •   Lesson 12:  Don’t start needless arguments.
        •   Lesson 13:  Don’t assume an aggressor is rational.
        •   Lesson 14:  Don’t leave a place of safety to confront a threat.
        •   Lesson 15:  Don’t stand your ground.
        •   Lesson 16:  Don’t return to the fight.
        •   Lesson 17:  Don’t follow an aggressor.
        •   Lesson 18:  Respond proportionally to unarmed threats.
        •   Lesson 19:  Understand less-lethal options.
        •   Lesson 20:  De-escalate with verbal cues.
        •   Lesson 21:  Don’t brandish your firearm.
        •   Lesson 22:  Defensive display is a viable alternative.
        •   Lesson 23:  Don’t detain people at gunpoint.
        •   Lesson 24:  Don’t fire warning shots.
        •   Lesson 25:  Beware of using deadly force to protect others.
        •   Lesson 26:  Don’t use deadly force to protect property.
        •   Lesson 27:  Don’t open the door to trouble.
        •   Lesson 28:  Don’t shoot through doors.
        •   Lesson 29:  Find your hard corner.
        •   Lesson 30:  Call 911.
        •   Lesson 31:  Don’t give in-depth statements to police.
        •   Lesson 32:  Claim self-defense.
        •   Lesson 33:  Don’t say foolish things.
        •   Lesson 34:  Self-defense cannot be accidental.
        •   Lesson 35:  You’re responsible for every bullet.
        •   Lesson 36:  Avoid the fight.

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