Why FPS Kenny Joined AOR Before He Ever Needed Us
Kenny makes firearms content full-time as FPS Kenny. He was a part of AOR long before that, and long before he had a reason to call us. His story isn’t about what happened after an incident. It’s about the decision he made before one.
What Made Him Decide
Kenny was present at two shootings and was not involved in either one.
“I had the unfortunate opportunity to be in two shootings, completely random. I was just there and I felt completely defenseless.”
That was around 2020, during a sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Being in the wrong place twice, with nothing to do but hope for it to end, made him feel powerless.
“I was like, you know what? I think I’m going to have to take that extra step to protect myself, my loved ones, and the people around me.”
Deciding to carry was the easy part. The hard part was figuring out who would have his back after a self-defense incident occurred.
What He Looked For
Kenny did the research before he bought self-defense legal protection. What he found was a market full of insurance products, and a pattern he didn’t like.
“There are lots of insurance companies out there and they have a huge history of dropping their clients after a situation has occurred.”
That concern sent him looking for something structured differently. Not a policy that pays out if a carrier approves, but a direct relationship with the attorneys who would actually handle the case.
Why He Chose AOR
Kenny wasn’t just thinking about defending himself in the moment. He was thinking about what might happen afterwards.
A law firm, not a carrier.
AOR is 100% run by The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm. Clients are clients of the law firm, not policyholders waiting for a coverage decision.
Privilege from day one.
Attorney-client privilege attaches at enrollment, not at the time of a self-defense incident.
One number, any hour.
24/7 emergency access to a self-defense attorney, not a claims line.
Criminal and civil.
A self-defense incident can lead to a civil suit in addition to the criminal case. Both are covered.
Coverage that doesn’t evaporate.
No history of dropping clients when a case gets complicated. This was mandatory.
“AOR is one of the best things to have in your gun bag. I mean, I bought my firearm, optic, holster, and a membership.”
What This Story Shows About AOR
Enroll before you need it because attorney-client privilege begins when you sign up. You’re a client, not a claim. The relationship is with a law firm, not an insurance company. One call, any time, because you receive 24/7 emergency access to an attorney who handles self-defense cases exclusively. The civil case is covered, because a criminal case ending doesn’t mean the fight is over. Nationwide representation in all 50 states.
Key Takeaways
You don’t get to choose whether you’re there.
Kenny was present at two shootings and had no part in either. Being somewhere at the wrong time isn’t a decision you make. Preparation isn’t about expecting trouble; it’s about being ready in case trouble happens anyway.
Training ends where the legal case begins.
“You can do all the training you want. You can practice all you want, but it’s what happens after that’s super scary.”
Marksmanship, drills, and carry practice all cover the seconds of the incident. None of them cover the investigation, the charges, or the civil suit. The skill that saves your life and the plan that saves your freedom are two separate ways to defend yourself.
Know what happens in the first hour.
Officers may take your firearm. You may be handcuffed. You may be held until a court appearance. None of that means you did anything wrong, and all of it is easier when you already have an attorney. The time to learn the process is before you’re in it.
Read what you’re buying.
Kenny researched the market before choosing. The thing worth knowing about any program is who makes the coverage decision and what ends it. If a carrier can decline your case, you don’t have a defense. You have a policy.
Privilege is a timing question.
Privilege attaching at enrollment means your conversations are protected before anything happens. Privilege attaching at an emergency call means everything before that moment wasn’t. Joining early isn’t about getting more. It’s about getting it sooner.
Budget for it like gear.
Kenny bought the firearm, the optic, the holster, and the membership in the same decision, and it’s the only line item that addresses what happens afterward.
Final Word
“Having AOR and being a member of something like that where they will provide legal representation and protect you, it eases all of my anxieties about using my firearm in a self-defense situation.”
Kenny carries because he believes that protecting yourself and the people around you is both a right and a responsibility. The legal side is what lets him carry without the weight of the unknown.
Ready to Make the Same Decision?
Kenny joined before he needed anything. Attorney-client privilege starts the day you enroll, not the day something happens.
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