Responsible Everyday Firearm Carry for Personal Protection

Carrying a firearm for personal protection is a serious responsibility that extends beyond equipment. EDC Essentials is designed for those seeking a safety-first foundation for incorporating lawful everyday carry into their lives. This course emphasizes sound judgment, personal accountability, and the mindset needed to prioritize avoidance, de-escalation, and the protection of life.

Participants will explore safe firearm handling, carry-equipment considerations, secure storage at home and while traveling, situational awareness, various fundamental skills associated with EDC, and the legal and ethical questions associated with carrying a firearm. The focus is responsible preparation—not confrontation. EDC Essentials will be a 3-part course of instruction, EDC Essentials 1, 2 & 3.  Participants must take each session in sequential order to maintain continuity of training and progressive learning.

Course Objectives:

• Safety habits and personal responsibility in everyday carry.
• Carry equipment, clothing considerations, manner of carry.
• Secure storage and prevention of unauthorized access at home and during travel.
• Situational awareness, conflict avoidance, de-escalation, and disengagement.
• Legal and ethical responsibilities, including carry restrictions and the importance of verifying applicable laws.
• Current skills, drills, exercises in live fire/dry fire, and the value of continued training.
• Drawing and reloading from concealment.
• Strong Hand/Weak Hand Shooting.
• Movement – moving while shooting.
• Alternative Shooting Positions and more.

Intended audience:

Those considering everyday carry or seeking a more deliberate, safety-conscious approach to their existing carry habits. Students must have a solid understanding of Firearms Safety, Safe Gun Handling, and Marksmanship Fundamentals.  

Learning outcome:

Students will be able to identify the core responsibilities of everyday carry and outline a personal plan for effective concealment, accuracy, safe storage, conflict avoidance, legal awareness, and ongoing education.

Registration Policy and Terms:

Due to the unknown nature of scheduling, along with maintaining a minimum student count, a 50% refund will be given if you cancel your registration for any reason prior the event start date. If Valiant Training Solutions cancels the event, a FULL refund will be given. You may transfer your registration to another student but please email info@valiant-ts.com with the new registrant’s name and email and the order number attached.

Thank you and see you on the range!

REMINDER: Range Fees may be extra and can range from $10 to $25 depending on the range location and host. Be prepared to pay these fees on the first day of class.