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OC Sheriff announces exciting changes

For those of you with CCW licenses issued by the Orange County Sheriff, there was some great news given to us by the sheriff on Friday, January 31st. Read below because these changes take effect immediately! 1) Modifications will now be allowed for CCW listed handguns so long as the gun and all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California. All previous restrictions on modifications to slides, triggers, cerokote, etc. can be disregarded.



* Be aware, the responsibility for the legality of firearm and it’s parts/accessories lies solely with the owner/applicant. Any violations or failure to adhere to state laws/regulations will result in immediate suspension and/or revocation of license.



2) You may now list firearms on your CCW that are registered to your spouse/domestic partner.



* So now you can share firearms with your husband, wife, or partner and you both can list them on your licenses! We have not been told yet if the online amendment form will look different for this option. You WILL still have to qualify with the firearm by shooting the required 20 rounds with a qualified instructor. The firearm must also be DROS'd (already registered in California to your spouse). Most likely after you upload your qualification form to the sheriff they will see a similar last name or common address on the registration and they will figure it out. They will contact you if they need further information before amending your license.



We also received some clarification on other restrictions the sheriff would like you to know are in place:



3) For now, a restriction of 10 rounds maximum capacity applies to the magazines you carry on your license.



* Yes, we know that you may have had your standard (+10) capacity magazines before the ban or obtained them during "freedom week". So your magazines may be legal for you to own, but it appears the sheriff would like to wait for a final court ruling before giving the green to carry them with your license.



4) Any firearms that are l isted on your license must be concealable on one’s person or reasonably sized bag/purse. They must also be registered in California.



* There is not really a written list of models of handguns that are not permitted on the license, but we do know that AR pistols and something the size of a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle cannot be listed on your license. Finally, from the sheriff comes the following warning: *Please advise your clients that just because a modification is allowed, does not mean it is recommended. Should they have the unfortunate need to discharge their handgun, they may have to explain in criminal/civil court why the weapon was illegally modified or had inappropriate text, logos, pictures, design, etc.



In other words, please use your best judgement in painting your gun with symbols, logos, mottos, etc that could give jurors the wrong impression about you if you're called to court. In addition, adding too many gadgets, features, or unsafe modifications can easily be twisted by an attorney to make you look like a gun-extremist with all that entails. I would be glad to give my opinion to you if you questions about certain modifications, but ultimately the ball is in your court now to stay legal and safe.



I assume that lots of people will now be wanting to add firearms to their license. As we see what kind of demand we have, we may add a few special "Firearm Add-On" nights to accommodate. Upcoming Advanced Training



Medical Trauma Classes Coming Soon



Since winter of 2019, I've been filming two cable TV shows and will be doing so on and off until June. Consequently it's been difficult to plan advanced firearms and self-defense classes. As soon as my filming schedule is finalized, I will strive to put together more frequent courses because we all need the training! Look for announcements via this newsletter first and then they will be posted on the website.



Coming up soon, we will be offering "Stop the Bleed" and CPR/AED Classes. If you require the class for certification for your work, either by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, we can handle that for you. The CPR class is the same, but those organizations charge extra for the certification cards. Please email me at info@violenceresponse.com if you'd like to discuss certification classes for your organization. Otherwise, public classes will be listed soon on the website. Since winter of 2019, I've been filming two cable TV shows and will be doing so on and off until June. Consequently it's been difficult to plan advanced firearms and self-defense classes. As soon as my filming schedule is finalized, I will strive to put together more frequent courses because we all need the training! Look for announcements via this newsletter first and then they will be posted on the website.Coming up soon, we will be offering "Stop the Bleed" and CPR/AED Classes. If you require the class for certification for your work, either by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, we can handle that for you. The CPR class is the same, but those organizations charge extra for the certification cards. Please email me at info@violenceresponse.com if you'd like to discuss certification classes for your organization. Otherwise, public classes will be listed soon on the website. Active Attacker Training for Churches



There's been considerable interest in our Active Attacker Response Training (aka Active Shooter) and if we offer such training specifically for churches. For the past few years I've been teaching local government contracts for city and county employees, focusing on the "unarmed response". These courses emphasize practical skills to prevent and mitigate active attacker events when it is assumed the victims are not armed in their response. Recently many churches have been forming their own security teams and have asked for consultation and help in including an "armed response" component. In response to the requests, I've created and have been instructing a curriculum specifically for religious institutions.



If your church, mosque, synagogue, or facility is interested in Active Attacker Response Training, please email me at info@violenceresponse.com and give me more information about your situation and goals. Understanding that most congregations don't have much of budget for this subject, I have greatly reduced my rates. I really do want to help religious communities as far as I am financially able. I may be able to waive the rate if there are sufficient participants to perhaps offset the time and preparation cost with potential customers introduced to my products and other classes.