Prepared Citizen Declaration™

Many own firearms.

Many have permits.

Many have taken a class.

But preparedness is not measured by what you own.

It is measured by who you become.

That is why The Carry Guy exists.

We are in the preparedness business.

Firearms are one part of what we teach.

They are not the destination.

The destination is developing responsible citizens who possess the mindset, knowledge, skills, and judgment to protect innocent life.

Prepared people make better decisions.

Better decisions build stronger families.

Stronger families build stronger communities.

That is why preparation matters.

Not because danger is certain.

But because responsibility never takes a day off.

Not purchased.

Not issued.

Not downloaded.

Earned.

One lesson.

One decision.

One habit.

One day at a time.

It is the prepared mind.

Because awareness notices danger.

Judgment avoids danger.

Character prevents unnecessary conflict.

Skill is used only when there is no other choice.

We ask one question because it changes lives.

Ready to protect your family?

Ready to make sound decisions under pressure?

Ready to lead when others panic?

Ready to avoid conflict whenever possible?

Ready to continue learning for the rest of your life?

Ready to accept responsibility before circumstances force it upon you?

If the answer is "not yet,"

our mission begins.

They should leave with a different way of thinking.

A different level of awareness.

A greater sense of responsibility.

A commitment to continual learning.

And the confidence that comes only from preparation.

Because our mission has never been to create better shooters.

Our mission is to develop prepared citizens.

Every class.

Every article.

Every conversation.

Every Sunday Briefing.

Every principle.

Every decision.

Will always be guided by one belief:

Because...

Curtis R. Harwell
Founder, The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy