{"id":2,"date":"2025-05-04T03:19:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T03:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-11-22T23:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T05:52:05","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" style=\"width:90px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D.png 1000w, https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDLLC_LOGO_MONOCHROME_DRAFT_D-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grassroots Defense Content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intro Class &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/2a4all-media.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com\/Intro%20to%20Self%20Defense%20-%20DSM%202-22-2025.pptx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/2a4all-media.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com\/Intro%20to%20Self%20Defense%20-%20DSM%202-22-2025.pptx\">Self Defense 101 Slides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targets and Drills &#8211; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Grassroots-Defense-Basic-CCW-Handgun-Skills-Assessment-2.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Grassroots Defense - Basic CCW Handgun Skills Assessment (2).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1db7cac3-ffbd-4bc6-a80e-d26d63cfda76\" href=\"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Grassroots-Defense-Basic-CCW-Handgun-Skills-Assessment-2.pdf\">Grassroots Defense &#8211; Basic CCW Handgun Skills Assessment (2)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Grassroots-Defense-Basic-CCW-Handgun-Skills-Assessment-2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1db7cac3-ffbd-4bc6-a80e-d26d63cfda76\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended External Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro\/Beginner Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>InRangeTV &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLj9u4Ts2NpEtVWomO0e_FEmfgyOo0XcEe\">Practical Shooting 101 Videos on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OnHerOwn &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLj9u4Ts2NpEu60oAiB6LhwAAMFZp3mqJd\">Annette Evans \/ InRange collaborations on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tacticool Girlfriend &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLj9BHTUHAqpiKmjdMdASCOvtYRC5pceRz\">&#8220;For Newbies&#8221; playlist on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concealed Carry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tessah Booth &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLY9l-L0RpliUC5ciHdODLF0Ye_dpZXUpT\">Concealment Tips playlist on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iowa Department of Public Safety &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.iowa.gov\/iowa-dps\/weapon-permits\">Weapons Permits General Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iowa Department of Public Safety &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.iowa.gov\/weapon-permit-applications\">CCW Permit Applications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iowa Department of Public Safety &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.iowa.gov\/permit-training-requirements\">CCW Permit Training Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USCCA &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usconcealedcarry.com\/resources\/ccw_reciprocity_map\/ia-gun-laws\/\"> Iowa CCW Reciprocity Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Iowa Firearms Laws<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iowa Code &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.iowa.gov\/DOCS\/ACO\/IC\/LINC\/Chapter.724.pdf\">Chapter 724 (Weapon laws, issuance of permits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iowa Administrative Rules &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.iowa.gov\/docs\/ACO\/chapter\/661.91.pdf\">AR 661 (weapon laws, issuance of permits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Law Shield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/gunlaws.uslawshield.com\/states\/iowa\/\">State Law Summary \/ Basic Overview of Iowa Firearms Laws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.bleedingcontrol.org\/class\/search\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cms.bleedingcontrol.org\/class\/search\">Stop the Bleed<\/a> &#8211; every one of is much, much more likely to be in a situation where we have to render aid than we are to have to use deadly force to defend ourselves. And to our particular discipline, <em>if you are training on how to put holes in people, you need to know how to care for holes in people.<\/em> Accidents happen, on the range and at home. Lifesaving skills are always worth it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citizenssafety.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/citizenssafety.com\/\">Citizen&#8217;s Safety Academy<\/a> &#8211; home defense and personal protection training with special attention and focus given to nontraditional gun owners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rangemaster.com\/free-info\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rangemaster.com\/free-info\/\">Rangemaster<\/a> &#8211; instructor training as well as defensive pistol and shotgun training, all developed with high standards of evidence and careful attention to how adults learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shivworks.com\/extreme-close-quarters-concepts\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shivworks.com\/extreme-close-quarters-concepts\/\">ShivWorks ECQC<\/a> &#8211; combative handgun skills and practice at extreme close range (0 to 5 feet). Abundant demonstration and practice opportunities, often sobering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grassroots Defense Content Recommended External Resources Intro\/Beginner Videos Concealed Carry Iowa Firearms Laws Recommended Training<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"ticketed":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":405,"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassrootsdefense.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}