National Carry Academy
IS THE RIGHT TO CARRY CONCEALED PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION?
October 19, 2017
The Second Amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms.it is printed in black and white in the Bill of Rights, which is an addendum to the Constitution. Whether our forefathers intended for that to include the concealed carrying of a weapon is not really spelled out. More than likely, there were pistols small enough […]
LAS VEGAS SHOOTINGS RESULT IN RENEWED CALLS FOR BACKGROUND CHECK LEGISLATION
October 11, 2017
The early October massacre at a Las Vegas country music festival outside of the hotel in Las Vegas was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history with 59 left dead and over 250 people injured. As in the case of previous public shootings, Democrats have used the incident to revive the debate over gun-control laws. […]
CAN YOU TRANFER A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT OR LICENSE?
October 9, 2017
If you move from one state to another, what do you do about your concealed carry permit? If you think you’ll just use your existing permit until it expires and then apply for anew one in the state you move to—Think again. The laws vary by state, but as a general rule, you’re required to […]
SHOULD YOU CARRY YOUR FIREARM AT HOME?
September 26, 2017
Many concealed carriers always carry their concealed carry weapon when they are out in public, but when they get home, they take it off and lock it up in a drawer or safe. Home is their “safe” zone. It is also the area where you are most vulnerable because you are not o your guard. […]
TOP 5 REASONS TO GET YOUR MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT
September 12, 2017
No doubt, you have read the news stories or heard politicians advocating for the banning of the use of firearms by citizens and/or prohibiting firearms in public areas. You might not have ever needed a firearm to protect yourself from any threat. Why would you even want to consider carrying a firearm? The world is […]
8 Great Gifts for Gun Enthusiasts
September 11, 2017
If you’re looking for a gift for the gun enthusiast in your life, it’s time to think outside the shooting range. Sure, a gun makes a great gift if you know exactly what the person wants, but how often does that happen? (And how often do you want to drop $500+ on a gift?) So […]
The 8 Eight Best Ankle Gun Holsters for Everyday Carry
June 26, 2017
You’ve finally purchased yourself a new handgun. You’ve taken all the courses, and you now know how to use it. Now, you just need a convenient way to conceal and carry it. You’ve seen advertisements for different types of holsters, and ankle holsters seem like the most practical choice for your lifestyle. An ankle […]
Range Safety Checklist
August 23, 2016
Getting ready to go to the Gun Range involves a lot of preparation to be sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. Each range I unique and rules will vary; however most observe similar rules and the RSO’s have similar commands. If you add a standard safety tips and prepare your range bag, you […]
How Often Should You Change your Concealed Carry Ammo?
August 2, 2016
Today’s smokeless ammunition can take a lot before it fails. We should begin by explaining what failure is for a bullet in your concealed carry firearm, whether it be in the magazine or the chamber. In this conversation, we will limit failure to the following: The bullet fails to feed The bullet fails to eject […]
How To Overcome Your Fear of Carrying Concealed
July 28, 2016
We weren’t all raised with guns. A lot of people pick up a rifle or pistol for the first time for either military or law enforcement training. For those of us who either grew up around firearms, were involved in competitions, or just had friends who knew how to use them, there is little fear […]