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Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
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© 2009
3. Definition of Home Defense
Self-defense is the right to use reasonable force
to protect oneself or members of the family
from bodily harm, or to a lesser extent, one's
property, from the attack of an aggressor, if
the defender has reason to believe
he/she/they is/are in danger.
-US Legal.com
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4. What IS Home Defense?
• Repelling a home invasion in your home
• Repelling a carjacking while you are driving
• Stopping a burglary in your home
• Preventing a friend/family member from
serious bodily harm
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5. What Home Defense IS NOT?
NOT?
• Revenge for a break-in
• Perpetrator-victim switching
• Brandishing
• Assault / Battery
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Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
7. How Safe Am I?
In July 2009 Metro Atlanta Crime: July 2009
Atlanta Police 1% 2%
answered a total
of 595 calls for Murder
41% Rape
service. Among Robbery
56% Agg. Assault
these calls 56%
was Aggravated
Assault calls
Source: FBI UCR Crime Stats – Atlanta Police Department 2009 Charles James
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8. How Safe Am I?
In reality there is
no “Safe Area”.
Crime has no
boundaries and
there is no
magic zone
that is crime
free.
Source: FBI UCR Crime Stats – Atlanta Police Department 2009
(9-16-2009 to 9-19-2009) Charles James
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9. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
10. What Are My Legal Rights?
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
provides a legal platform for private firearm
ownership.
All states recognize these rights if:
1. You are a US Citizen
2. You are NOT a convicted felon
3. You are over the age of 18 (21 for handguns)
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11. What Are My Legal Rights?
In the State of Georgia you can carry a weapon if
you have a Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) from
your local Sheriff’s Office.
If you are going to have a firearm, you NEED to
have a CCP. If you don’t and you use a firearm
you can be arrested for Carrying a Concealed
Weapon (CCW).
A CCW charge is a misdemeanor (1st offense).
Source: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129, § 16-11-128 Charles James
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12. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
13. Things To Consider
As with any weapon there is a fantasy and a
reality side to the psychology of self defense.
• A weapon is NOT a solution
• You MUST be prepared to take a life
• Your weapon can only do what YOU want it to
do
• Fear is the biggest danger
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14. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
15. Types of Weapons
(Handguns)
Handguns fall into
two families:
• Semi-
automatics
• Revolvers
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16. Types of Weapons
(Semi-
(Semi-Automatics)
• Holds between 8
and 10 rounds
• Most popular
• For intermediate
and advanced
shooters
• Most have
integrated safety
devices
17. Types of Weapons
(Revolvers)
• Great for novice
users
• Holds 6 rounds
• Easy to use
• Reduced number of
moving parts
18. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
19. Basic Firearms Safety
• Always assume a weapon is loaded
• Always keep a weapon in a holster
• Only point your weapon at what you intend to
kill
• Clean your weapon after every use
• Never store your weapon in an unsafe area
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20. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
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© 2009
21. Weapon Safety and Children
• Every 9 hours a child or teen is killed in a
firearms-related accident or suicide
• Most firearm accidents are caused by
carelessness in the storage and lack of
education
• Its up to YOU to educate your child on
firearms
• “Top Shelf Theory”
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22. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
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© 2009
23. Before You Purchase Your Weapon
• What is your purpose for a firearm?
• What is your experience?
• Try before you buy
• Buy for you, not them
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24. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
25. Other Services Offered
• Live Fire Instruction
• Purchase Consultation
• In-Home Firearm Safety Assessments
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26. Contents
Definition of Home Defense
How Safe Am I?
What are my legal rights?
Things To Consider
Types of Weapons
Basic Firearms Safety
Weapon Safety and Children
Before You Purchase Your Weapon
Other Services Offered
Questions?
Charles James
Tactical Solutions
© 2009
27. Questions?
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28. Questions?
If you would like to schedule live fire instruction,
purchase consultation sessions, or in-home firearms
safety assessments then please email me.
Charles James
Instructor
Email: CJames71@gmail.com
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