About the Idaho Women’s Only Concealed Carry Class
Our Women’s Concealed Carry Class 103 is part of Level 1’s Idaho Women’s Only Workshops™ (WOW Training). This in-person personal defense concept course is exclusive to Women Only (sorry, guys…this workshop is for ladies only!).
Classes are taught by a nationally recognized female firearms instructor.
Women-specific defense concepts, pistol safety principles, and choosing a firearm for personal protection will be explored.
Overview: Idaho Women’s Only Workshop 103
Topics include ammunition selection, women’s holstering options, situational awareness, cover & concealment, defensive mindset, personal defense strategies, basic shooting techniques, an overview of Idaho gun laws, interstate travel with a firearm, proper interaction with police, the aftermath of a shooting event, and much more!
This course is extremely informative and designed to prepare ladies better to carry a firearm responsibly and confidently in public. Instruction by certified Level 1 Firearms Training experts and qualified guest instructors. This is a great class to take with a friend.
Some of the topics discussed in classes include:
The Four Levels of Mental Awareness
The second step in the four levels of awareness is the “aware” state also referred to as condition yellow. Condition yellow is the stage where most people spend most of their days. They are aware of their surroundings and the people around them. When at restaurants, they sit with their back against the wall facing the door and assessing cover and concealment possibilities. This occurs more often than you may think but it is a real tactic that you see utilized every day whether you realize it or not. Next time you’re out, look around, chances are those facing the door are watching you enter the restaurant.
While in public, walking down the street, shopping at the outdoor mall, or eating lunch at the park, be aware of your surroundings. Make sure you can utilize your five senses as well. Don’t allow your hearing to be covered (listening to music), your eyes to vision from being blocked, and your sense of smell and taste to be used together for a comprehensive assessment of your environment.
On the other hand, there is also the possibility you can be over vigilant, super hypertensive, and overly cautious. There is a balance between being aware, attentive, and going about your normal activities.
Reactions to an Attack
Freezing
It is not unusual for a person to freeze during an attack. While under an attack, your brain essentially shuts down while it is processing what is occurring. You may feel helpless, lose the ability to speak, and become unable to move. In many cases, it’s not unusual to faint and lose consciousness. When under attack, it is outside the brain’s normal day-to-day routine, causing a great deal of adrenaline to be released into the body.
Adrenaline is the body’s natural reaction to fear which will increase your heart rate and send more blood throughout your body. The initial shock of the violent attack may affect the way in which your body reacts causing you to hold your breath in total disbelief. As a result of this, the adrenaline released into your body cannot act the way in which it was intended.
While your body is working through the initial shock of the attack, you may not be able to make immediate, well-formed decisions. This is where previous training can make a difference. Being actively involved in some sort of self-defense discipline can train your mind and your body to react naturally and without hesitation because you have prepared for the unexpected attack. It’s not too late to join a self-defense group or sport that can help deter or at least minimize the effects of freezing.
The Emotional Impact of a Defensive Shooting
Revulsion
It is perfectly natural to experience revulsion after taking someone else’s life. Revulsion can present as being nauseous, vomiting, or even loss of conscience after seeing the results of the confrontation.
Not everyone will experience a sense of revulsion. Some people are immune from revulsion simply because of their type of profession. Military, law enforcement, EMTs, doctors, and other first responders may not react the same as you would under the same conditions.
Remorse
Remorse for having to take another human being’s life, having a sense of sorrow, sadness, and other emotions can occur. It is important to note this feeling of regret or self-imposed guilt will pass over time. Keep in mind it is perfectly natural to have some feeling of remorse after a deadly encounter.
Self-Doubt
Self-doubt can come into play as you replay the event over and over again in your mind. You begin to think if you acted too quickly if you could have said something to change things, and other “if only” scenarios will plaque you for some time to come. While this is perfectly natural, keep in mind your training guided you correctly during the encounter and you did the right thing.
Be careful about expressing any doubts you may have verbally, to yourself, a family member, and especially the police. At this point after the arrack is over, the necessary calls have been made and your attorney is on his way to meet you. Remember your right to have an attorney present during questioning and speak to no one until you have spoken to your attorney.
These are just some of the many topics we will cover when attending the Women’s Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Class. We look forward to seeing you in class and assisting you in developing your defensive mindset for protecting your neighbors, friends, family, and home.
This is a Two Day Class!
Why is this a 2-day course? Our Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Weapons Class is the best concealed carry training you will receive. We want you to be properly trained when carrying a firearm in public; there are no shortcuts to carrying concealed properly.
Indoor ranges in Idaho do not accommodate outside instructors which makes no sense – we are literally bringing them, customers! We have chosen to utilize one of the several outdoor ranges in the Treasure Valley that like us bringing them customers. Indoor ranges are loud, really loud. You cannot hear the instructor while training and are extremely restrictive with what you can teach.
Indoor ranges do not accommodate drawing from holster nor do they allow movement on the range. Indoor ranges are loud, have long wait times on the weekends, and charge as much as 25/hr in some locations we train. We have chosen to utilize one of the several outdoor ranges so we can train you correctly without the need to rush you through the skill-building portion of the class. You learn in a safe, comfotable, and fairly quiet environment.
Outdoor ranges are extremely hot or cold in the late afternoons which distracts new students from concentrating. By shooting early in the morning the following day of class, students are fresh and ready to train for self-defense shooting skills.
Prerequisites:
MUST BE A WOMAN
TO ATTEND THIS CLASS
MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD
- NONE. It is assumed you know how to use your gun. This is not a basic gun class.
- If you are new to guns: It is highly recommended that you attend formal gun training such as the Idaho Pistol Essentials 101 Course, or the Women’s Only Workshop Pistol 101 Course.
- Between 18 and 21 you will receive a standard Idaho Concealed Carry Permit. When you turn 21, it can be upgraded to the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.
Adherence to the primary safety rules must always be followed.
- Keep the Firearm Pointed in a Safe Direction.
- Keep the Firearm Unloaded Until Ready to Use.
- Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready to Shoot.
- Know Your Target and Beyond.
- No Drugs, Alcohol, nor Cannabis are Allowed At The Range.
Equipment:
Day 1: Classroom – Saturday
- Notepads, pens, paper.
- A personal pistol of any caliber, cased, secured, and free of ammunition.
- Holster or Holster Purse: Preferably the one you intend to use when you carry concealed.
- No Serpa Holsters Allowed
- Training Cartridges (Dummy Rounds): At least 5 Training Cartridges in the correct caliber are needed for this class.
- Can be found at local sporting goods stores or online.
- Suitable Eye Protection. This can be wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses, or non-shattering prescription glasses.
- Suitable Ear Protection. We recommend electronic noise-canceling earmuffs, but earplugs are acceptable.
- Estimated Length: 6 Hours
Day 2: Range Day – Sunday
- A personal revolver or pistol of any caliber, cased, secured, and free of ammunition.
- Strong-side Holster, Appendix Holser, or Holster Purse: Preferably the one you intend to use when you carry concealed.No Serpa Holsters Allowed
- Training Cartridges (Dummy Rounds): At least 5 Training Cartridges in the correct caliber are needed for this class.Can be found at local sporting goods stores or online.
- Suitable Eye Protection. This can be wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses, or non-shattering prescription glasses.
- Suitable Ear Protection. We recommend electronic noise-canceling earmuffs, but earplugs are acceptable.
- Range Fees, if any, are the student’s responsibility and are not included with the course registration.
- Check the weather report on the day of class and bring appropriate clothing.
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
- Bug Spray for the critters.
- No V-Neck Shirts or Open-toed shoes.
- Head covering if necessary.
- Sunscreen or jackets when needed.
- Suitable and Comfortable Footwear, no open-toed shoes are allowed.
- Beverages for Hydration.
- Bring snacks for breaks. Snacks – Are allowed at the range – snacks are not allowed on the firing line.
Ammunition
- 150 Rounds of Quality, store-bought ammunition (no tracers, steel, or reloads allowed).
Optional but highly recommended:
- Knee Pads – for range day and private shooting drills afterward.
- Small Personal Canopy during the summer season when temperatures are expected to be high.
- Folding chair and a small folding table to create your workstation (bench).
- Estimated Length: 3 Hours.
Benefits of Continual Training
While you may have learned the essentials of owning a firearm in our Idaho Women’s Only Workshops – Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry there is still much more to learn. Come back and join us for our next Idaho Women’s Only Workshops – Beginner Rifle 101.