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15 NEW GUN LAWS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU
April 15, 2019
Since the Newtown shootings, there have been about 1,500 state gun bills introduced and 100+ of these have now become law. Nearly every state has enacted at least one new gun law. Most people will assume that these new gun laws are imposing more restrictions on gun owners, however, almost 2/3 of these new laws […]
5 YOUTUBE FIREARMS & CCW CHANNELS YOU NEED TO SEE
April 12, 2019
It seems there are a lot of weapons experts, firearms coaches and generally professed gun gurus on YouTube these days. A lot of them are pretty dry and boring, but there are some that are pretty well informed and worth paying attention to. They provide viewers with a series of educational videos that allow you […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED WITH CONCEALED CARRY
April 8, 2019
Most people don’t just decide to concealed carry; it is usually preceded by some event. You or someone you love may have been robbed or attacked, your neighborhood has changed making you fearful, reports of crime in the news have made you want to take responsibility for your own or your family’s protection. Whatever the […]
8 MISTAKES PEOPLE COMMONLY MAKE IN SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
April 5, 2019
I like to think I’ve seen it all when it comes to firearms techniques. There isn’t really one ‘right way’ for self-defense firearms training; however there are many wrong ways. Here are 8 of the most common mistakes people make: 1. Taking Bad Advice Just because someone owns a lot of guns or is a […]
COMMON SENSE TIPS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS
April 1, 2019
Since you are counting on your firearm to protect your life, you should be practicing regularly. How often is regularly? A lot of that will vary with the individual and their time constraints, experience level and finances. While you do not need to practice every day, thirty to fifty rounds a couple of times a […]
5 BENEFITS OF CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING
March 29, 2019
It always amazes me how many people do not take training seriously. Just about every profession or serious hobby requires some initial training and periodic refresher training to hone your skills. Would you get in a car with a person behind the wheel that never took a driver’s training course? How about a person […]
THE AGE OLD QUESTION OF CON CONTROL IS NOT LIKELY TO BE ANSWERED ANY TIME SOON.
March 25, 2019
In March 2017, the Minnesota House of Representatives opened hearings on two controversial gun bills and after debate passed the bills on to the legislature for their review. The first bill would allow Minnesota gun owners to carry their weapons in public without getting a permit. Hundreds of legal gun holders already have a […]
7 TIPS FOR TRAVELING ON SPRING BREAK WITH A GUN
March 22, 2019
We are nearing the end of March and in most states that means the beginning of spring and thoughts of family vacations for Spring break. For concealed carriers planning on vacationing out of state, you need to brush up on gun transport, state reciprocity and duty to inform laws. Gun transport Every state has […]
SEVERAL RETAILERS PULLING FIREARMS & RELATED MERCHANDISE FROM STORES IN RESPONSE TO FLORIDA SCHOOL SHOOTING
March 18, 2019
In the wake of the February 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School I Parkland Florida where a former student killed 17 students with an AR-15 rifle, politicians are being pressured to act on gun control measures and corporations are cutting ties with the NRA and trying to distance themselves from firearms. […]
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY
March 15, 2019
Last week a New Hampshire “Constitutional Carry” bill passed its final step in the state House, passing by a vote of 200-97. It previously passed the Senate and will now move to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, who has been backing the bill. A coalition of 19 sponsors introduced Senate Bill 12 (SB12) on Jan. […]