Happenings, Headlines & Honorable Mentions

JLPFI wants to thank all involved in the many exciting events of April that included a personal safety presentation to the Madera Sunrise Rotary Club! A big thank you to Danny Riley of Rileys Brewing Co. for the invite and introduction to a great club including the district attorney of Madera, Sally Moreno!
The April training venue was outstanding with a variety of initial CCW applicants, loyal CCW renewals and a few new shooter orientations taking the first shots out of a firearm! JLPFI memberships are gaining popularity as we have initiated our membership commitments for monthly training! The benefits of membership are continual, progressive and documented objectives of each training session that will elevate your level of mindset and muscle memory beyond your imagination. For those of you that might be concerned with the demands of the course, be assured that JLPFI will accommodate each and every concern that you express before, during and after each session. JLPFI will leave no room for doubt in your ability to perform under subtle to moderate stress.

In the news..... On March 29, Judge Roger Benitez published a fiery opinion finding that California’s ban on high-capacity magazines violated Californians’ Second Amendment right to own firearms. There was a solid week of high capacity magazine sales to California until the same judge was requested by the California Department of Justice to announce a STAY of this court order on Friday April 5th at 5pm. There were literally thousands of magazines that hold over 10 rounds of ammunition that flooded into the state during this time. It was referred to as the "Window of Freedom" for California gun owners, and will go down in history as an amazing victory for 2nd amendment rights. JLPFI has always been a fan of standard capacity magazines which are magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. JLPFI also recognizes that if a law limits a law abiding citizen with only a certain amount of rounds of ammunition, this restriction might result in a tragedy for the homeowner or CCW holder who might just need those extra rounds to protect themselves. The Fresno Sheriffs office recently announced the following statement with regards to CCW holders:The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office policy is that CCW permit holders are authorized to carry any handgun magazine that is currently permitted by law. It is the responsibility of the CCW permit holder to be in compliance with current laws and regulations with an understanding that laws are continually changing due to ongoing court decisions.

The California legislature is attempting to reform the police "Use of Force Protocols" with the introduction of AB 392 aka The California Act to Save Lives. This bill was co-authored by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber to prevent "unnecessary deaths" by "clarifying law enforcement's obligations." Weber's team said the legislation would push officers to rely on de-escalation techniques like verbal persuasion and crisis intervention methods instead of lethal force.
Julie Robertson is a Sacramento Sheriff deputy who survived a split second encounter in which she was shot and her partner was killed. Deputy Robertson along with most of California law enforcement agencies agree that AB-392 will endanger the lives of officers and those they are trying to protect. Robertson stated that "AB 392 takes a punitive approach that turns cops into criminals while eroding our fundamental right to defend ourselves." She further stated" AB 392 pretends to be about reforming the system yet instead what it really does is ask officers to protect the public with both hands tied behind their backs."

Senate Bill 230, which is supported by law enforcement agencies, focuses on policies and de-escalation training instead of redefining when officers can resort to use of force.

A committee hearing date for SB 230 has not been scheduled. Please stay tuned for this important information but also know that YOU are your first line of defense. If the police can no longer use deadly force to save YOU, who is going to save YOU! You will!

This months Honorable Mention: JLPFI has completed the mission to become a Utah Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor! We will soon offer this 4 hour course for anyone who currently has their California concealed weapons permit. The completion of this course will allow you to apply for your Utah CCW and gain reciprocity(acceptance to carry) in other states that do not currently honor California's CCW. There is no shooting requirement for this course and JLPFI would suggest for any current California CCW holder that travels, to take this course from JLPFI to extend your carry privileges to the states you plan on travelling to! Please check out the details on www.jlpfi.com for this course!