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Hello there
I’m J., a blogger, concealed carry enthusiast, and second amendment advocate.
About Me
I started this blog in the middle of my ccw application process in Alameda County, California in 2024. I considered waiting until after I received my permit and then sharing blog posts about it retroactively. But where’s the fun in that?
Instead, I’ve decided to pull up my “big girl panties” 🙃 and invite y’all in for a ring side view of the whole process as it unfolds.
Thankfully, I passed and received my permit in December of 2024. Phew!
What You’ll Find Here
- Access to my own ccw permit journey in real-time and the journeys of other women documented via interviews
- Encouragement for all women (whether you identify with “2A culture” or not) to become educated about self defense and second amenment rights
- Information on safety, laws, storage, insurance options, the costs of gun ownership, gear, etc.
- 4C2ATM apparel – Coming soon!
Recent posts
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Back to basics
The past six months have been a whirlwind! I didn’t post about it, but I completed my range qualification on November 14, 2023 and picked up my ccw permit on December 3, 2024. Hallelujah! Since then, I’ve been focused on learning as much as possible about firearms, safety, and self-defense. I purchased a laser training… Continue reading →
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December 2024 CCW Spotlight
Background I first encountered Ann in an online post about rampant, local crime in early 2023. She proudly shared a sign that she’d recently purchased for her home. I thought the sign was hilarious and I was immediately struck by her fearlessness. From that initial post, I could immediately tell that she was a bad… Continue reading →
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Mug Shot
November 16, 2024 I did it! I completed my ccw class and passed the range qualification yesterday! I wanted to post before today, but life happens. In my case, my life revolved around getting to the range 1-2x a week, dry fire practice at home, improving my accuracy, and improving my speed, staying on top of my day… Continue reading →
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Disco Inferno
October 8, 2024 I’ll keep this short and sweet. I took an intermediate class to get more experience drawing from a holster. It was a class with all men except yours truly. I knew it would be super hot Morgan Hill. So, I wore one of my old uv-protection running shirts. It’s breathable with long… Continue reading →
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Take the Wins
September 8, 2024 I finally accepted that I won’t be able to qualify with my holster of choice. I bought a tactical belt and OTW holster a while back but put off trying it out. Last night I finally did. Drawing from it didn’t feel natural or intuitive and it’s super bulky. Yes, I know… Continue reading →
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Timeline
Timeline for my Alameda County ccw application: Applied online – March 28, 2023 Received email directing me to take a live scan – August 1, 2024 Completed Livescan – August 2, 2024 Received email to schedule in-person interview – August 26, 2024 Completed in-person interview – September 4, 2024 Received email to schedule psych eval… Continue reading →
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Two Down, Two To Go!
September 4, 2024 This morning I completed my interview with a deputy from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but the process was pretty straightforward. Interview Part I (recorded) I verified my birthdate and digital signature and then we reviewed the answers I’d submitted previously. The questions dealt with… Continue reading →