At one time or another, we all face it.  A situation where we wish we had our concealed carry handgun, but we don’t.

It happens to all of us eventually.

I’m not encouraging you to not carry your gun. On the contrary, you should be carrying your gun when you can, but the fact is you can’t always and that is when you need to be ready for the worst. 

Why?  Because murphy said so.

Today on the Safety solutions academy podcast we are going to discuss how to stay safe when you can’t carry your gun.

There are all kinds of situations where carrying your gun isn’t a possibility.

Some situations are chosen for you

Medical procedure or emergency

Court appearance

Renew your ccw

The State in which you reside

Where your employer sends you for work

Some situations may be your choice

Going out for a few drinks to celebrate

Going to see your favorite band (doc and rush)

Or flying to see family

When you aren’t carrying your gun, it means that you are without an important and powerful tool.  But, not having a gun doesn’t mean you don’t have the ability to protect yourself.

That is today’s topic how to protect yourself when you don’t have a gun.

If you can avoid a violent confrontation all together 

Carry yourself with confidence

Know what you are doing, where you are doing it and then do it with gusto.

So much more than keeping your head on a swivel.

You must become familiar with your surroundings so that you understand what normal is and can recognize what is out of normal.

Joshua Gideon - No soft Targets.  Learn to do a risk assessment so that you can identify the risks, how to avoid them and how to mitigate them if they can’t be avoided.

Swallow your pride

Walk away

Run away

Driving Skills

Safety Solutions Academy’s flagship course is Critical Defensive Handgun.  The course can be taken as a 1/2 day, 1 day and two day course and is one of the most important courses that you can take if you depend on a handgun for defensive use.  It will teach you the critical skills that you need to protect your life and the lives of those that you love and the confidence to enjoy your life even if you are never forced to use your skills.  Learn more about Critical Defensive handgun by following this link.

Less Lethal Options

Just like with firearms, you need to make sure you are in compliance with local and state law when it comes to less lethal options.

Chemical defense spray  

Fox Labs 2 Ounce Flip Top Stream Pepper Spray

 SABRE 3-IN-1 Pepper Spray - Advanced Police Strength - Compact Size with Clip

Electronic Control Devices.

TASER c2/Bolt