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    • FREE CWP CLASS
    • ESSENTIAL HANDGUN SKILLS
    • AT HOME PISTOL COURSE
    • ADVANCED PISTOL COURSE
    • FIX SHOT COURSE
    • PRIVATE RANGE TIME
    • INTERM. PISTOL COURSE
    • MARKSMANSHIP COURSE
    • PISTOL LOW LIGHT COURSE
    • SEATED POSITIONS COURSE
    • SELF DEFENSE COURSES
    • TACTICAL W/SPOUSE COURSE
    • TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE
    • YOUTH PISTOL COURSE
  • 🔴 RESERVE
    • SLED'S FREE CWP
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    • FEE PRIVATE CWP
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  • RESOURCES
    • TRAINING MANUALS
    • CARRY GUY | INSIDER PASS
    • THE MORNING BRIEF™
    • THE SUNDAY BRIEFING™
    • PREPARED CITIZEN MANUAL™
    • ARE YOU READY?™ Journal™
    • CITIZENS DECLARATION™
    • ABOUT CURTIS R. HARWELL
    • THE HARWELL PRINCIPLES
    • THE HARWELL PHYLOSOPHY
    • THE HARWELL QUOTES
    • SIGNATURE COLLECTION TEE
    • TRAINING VIDEO LIBRARY
    • REFUNDS
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The Prepared Citizen Manuals

The Prepared Citizen Manuals
From The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy

We are leaders in the handgun training industry. For over 35 years, we have trained thousands of responsible Americans in firearm safety, concealed carry, and self-defense. The Prepared Citizen Manuals provide the same professional instruction to every student, whether they train with us in person or continue their education at home.

Each manual delivers clear, practical instruction on the essential skills:

These manuals are designed for real-world application. They explain the who, what, when, where, and how of each skill, enabling you to establish safe habits, correct common errors, and continue improving long after class concludes. Every student who trains with us receives this resource as part of a comprehensive education in responsible firearm ownership.

Preparedness is a daily choice. The Prepared Citizen Manuals provide you with the knowledge and structure to make that choice with confidence.

Choosing a Handgun That Fits (pdf)

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Proper Holster Selection, Wear, Retention (pdf)

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Mastering Body Position For Recoil (pdf)

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Mastering Iron Sights for the Perfect Sight Picture (pdf)

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Mastering The Trigger Pull (pdf)

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Mastering the Two-Handed Handgun Grip (pdf)

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Proper Dry Fire Practice (pdf)

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Handgun Safety at All Times (pdf)

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Preparing for Handgun Competitions (pdf)

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Basic Shooting Principles (pdf)

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Setting Up and Using Red Dot Sights on Handguns (pdf)

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Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance (pdf)

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