Every page of the Prepared Citizen Manual™ has been professionally designed to help you learn, retain, and apply the principles of responsible armed citizenship.

This isn't a collection of handouts or internet articles.

It's a comprehensive digital training resource built from more than 35 years of professional instruction and designed to help you continue learning long after the class is over.

Take a look inside and discover the quality, depth, and practical knowledge waiting in every chapter.

Designed to make learning easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

Complex topics explained through clear graphics and visual examples.

Learn concepts you can immediately apply in everyday life.

Prepare your home, vehicle, travel plans, and daily carry with confidence.

Reinforce the most important lessons before moving forward.

Test your understanding and identify areas for continued improvement.

A philosophy built around preparation, responsibility, and protecting innocent life.

Keep the manual with you wherever you go on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Whether you're a first-time firearm owner or you've carried for years, the Prepared Citizen Manual™ is designed to help you become safer, more knowledgeable, and more confident.

Every page has one purpose:

✓ Firearm Safety Fundamentals

✓ Understanding the Law

✓ Defensive Mindset

✓ Situational Awareness

✓ Carry Fundamentals

✓ Equipment Selection

✓ Defensive Decision-Making

✓ Home & Vehicle Readiness

✓ Travel Across America

✓ Training & Continuing Education

✓ Practical Diagrams & Illustrations

✓ Worksheets, Reviews & Checklists

"Preparation isn't about living in fear. It's about accepting responsibility before life asks you to."

For more than three decades, I've had the privilege of training responsible citizens from all walks of life. This manual represents the knowledge, experience, and principles I've shared with thousands of students over the years.

My hope is that it becomes a trusted reference you'll return to time and time again as you continue your journey toward becoming a more prepared, responsible, and confident citizen.

— Curtis R. Harwell
Founder & Lead Instructor
The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy™

Browse the sample pages below and discover why the Prepared Citizen Manual™ is becoming one of the most comprehensive digital training resources available for responsible armed citizens.

Own the Knowledge. Build the Confidence. Protect What Matters Most.