Intro to the Legal Aspects of Firearms and Self-Defense - $30  <REGISTER>

This seminar is designed for individuals interested in learning more about firearm laws and specifically the judicial use of force.  If you plan to have a firearm in the house for self-defense or if you plan to obtain a concealed carry permit, this is a must attend course.  Many instructors do not adequately understand this topic and therefore are not adequately educating their CCW students.  Specific information will include:

• Illinois laws around storage, transportation, the FOID card, and an IL CCW Permit
• The Castle Doctrine and Stand your Ground Laws
• Criminal vs Civil Cases
• The 5 Principles of the Law of Self-Defense
• Defending Oneself, Others, and Property
• Warning Shots
• Steps of a Criminal Trial
• The Judicial Use of Force Criteria

Seminar Date:  Monday February 24, 2014

Participants are encouraged to bring notebook and pen for note-taking, comfortable clothing conducive to learning, and a drink.  

Advanced Legal Aspects of Firearms and Self Defense - $50    <REGISTER>

This seminar is designed for individuals who have a decent understanding of the judicial system or have taken Double Tap's Intoduction to Legal Aspects seminar and want to continue their education and better understand how to develop a Legally-sound Self-Defense Strategy.  This seminar is designed to prepare the armed citizen to survive physically and mentally the battles of a self-defense icident.  In this seminar, participants will gain an understanding of:

• Review of the Judicial Use of Force Criteria
• Selecting an Attorney
  
• The Reasonable Person Standard
• Preparing before an incident and why it is best to avoid if possible
• Performing during an incident
• Interacting with the 911 Operator
• Interacting with Police
• Being arrested
• What to expect after the incident is over

Seminar Date:  <Being Scheduled>

Participants are encouraged to bring notebook and pen for note-taking, comfortable clothing conducive to learning, and a drink.  

Strategies for Building a Self-Defense and Safety Plan - $50     <REGISTER>

This seminar is designed for individuals who wish to build a Self-Defense and Safety Plan that can be used in the home, in the workplace, in a business, or in a public setting.  The highest chances of success occur when prior planning occurs.  This seminar discusses items to be considered and choices that should be made.

• Determining what must be protected.
• Establishing a Safety Barrier.
• Considerations for Creating a Safe Room.
• Establishing a plan when by yourself, with a spouse, or with the entire family.
• Within the home
• Away from Home
• Tools to consider:  firearm, pepperspray, flashlight, & cell phone.
• Creating code words for communication.
• Fortifying your home
• Identifying escape routes.
• Utilizing cover and concealment
• Clearing techniques
• Working with others
• Interacting with 911 and law enforcement

Seminar Date:  Monday March 24, 2014