Motivation to Every Day Carry (EDC)

You spent the money and took the time to get the training and education to carry, yet there are some mitigating factors that prevent you from making it a priority in life. JLPFI understands these challenges and or excuses, and would like to address the main reasons CCW holders choose not to carry.

A regular routine must be established in your self defense protocol that should be, to look in the mirror every morning and say to yourself "this could be the day" while you are adjusting that licensed to carry firearm, well concealed upon your body. Failure to do so is usually because you have not yet discovered a comfort level that allows the ease of concealment and effectiveness of the draw. JLPFI encourages you to search with determination for a conducive, fitted concealment holster that will allow you to go about your daily duties with comfort and confidence. Hide it well and conceal! It's the rule of the road you are on.

Lack of confidence is usually another reason that many license to carry people choose to negate an EDC lifestyle. There is an easy solution for this: TRAIN. Seek professional instruction to keep your firearm safety skills safe, sharp, fast and accurate. Your dedication to rule # 1 of firearm safety is : That your EDC firearm must be loaded and in your direct possession every time you step over the threshold of your home in the morning. Capital One asks "what's in your wallet" and JLPFI asks "what's in your concealment holster and are you READY?"

Gun Free Zones can make if rather challenging when planning your day ahead. There are plenty of these places where it is illegal for you to have your weapon with you. Whether it is a government building, school-zone or privately posted business, you must abide by the laws and signs that say "No weapons allowed". We all know these places create the most possible active shooter scenario, so minimize your time in these locations if at all possible and refuse to let your guard down when you are defenseless. JLPFI's suggestion is to use your first line of defense which is your mind, no matter what the circumstance, and all the other levels of defense you know, to keep you out of harms way in a Gun Free Zone.

In summary, if you want the ultimate motivation to carry in our city, county and state, simply sign up for a local police or sheriffs department ride-along program. Or sign up for our local citizens police academy and get exposed to the duties of every facet of our local law enforcement. This is an awesome experience that provides a window into the epidemic proportions of violence that are going on behind the scenes and publicly. Once you experience this window of reality, your motivation to carry will significantly increase. The bad guys are carrying everyday without a license, so what is your excuse?

Be Determined, Be Safe and choose to EDC- because it really is your BEST option.

https://www.fresno.gov/police/employment-volunteer-services/citizens-police-academy/