National Carry Academy
How to Improve Your Shooting Skills
September 9, 2020
When new gun owners sign up for a gun safety course, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “How many hours do I have to put in on the firing range to be a really good shot?” Now “really good” has many interpretations. A competitive marksman would say “really good” means winning competitions regularly. […]
How to Find a Good Firearms Instructor
August 25, 2020
What is a firearms instructor? A firearms instructor teaches new firearms owners how to shoot, care for, and maintain a weapon. Why do you need one? With that new handgun, you want to learn good habits. You want to start out on the right foot. Find a good instructor and you will learn the fundamentals […]
Concealed Carry: It’ Not Just About Your Gun
June 16, 2020
When thinking about concealed carry a large percentage of new concealed firearms carriers focus almost solely on their weapon. One survey pegged the gun focus at 75% of new concealed carry weapons owners. When novice concealed carry weapons owners expend all their energy and interest on their guns, they are literally failing to see the […]
Restrictions on Tennessee Carry Permits
February 28, 2020
The new legislation has provided Tennessee residents with a second option for carry permits. With the passage of the Senate bill, a new concealed carry handgun permit makes it faster, easier, and less expensive for those who wish to exercise their second amendment right to get a concealed carry permit. However, the new concealed carry […]
Why Dry Fire?
February 24, 2020
What is Dry Firing? Dry firing is shooting a firearm without ammunition in the chamber. Here’s what happens. The shooter pulls the trigger. The hammer drops. No shot is fired because there are no bullets. Do I Need Special Equipment to Dry Fire? You can buy pistols made especially for dry firing. You might choose […]
Is Pepper Spray a Good Self-Defense Option?
February 21, 2020
Self-defense weapons come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties. Pepper spray is often overlooked as a means of self-defense. What is Pepper Spray? As a weapon, pepper spray provides protection and self-defense. It offers the victim time to escape from a threatening situation. The main ingredient of pepper is oleoresin capsicum. This oil is present […]
Tennessee’s New Gun Legislation Puzzles Some Residents
February 18, 2020
With the start of the new year, Tennessee introduced a second option for those who wanted a concealed carry permit. Faced with two options, some gun owners are unsure which permit is best for them. Residents of Tennessee have had a carry permit. This document will now become known as an enhanced permit. Upon […]
Are Online Concealed Carry Courses Missing Something?
February 14, 2020
Taking a concealed carry class online is very convenient. Most often, these courses include a video and a test. Prices vary with the presenting instructor but most online courses run around $20. The test is often multiple choice. If you fail it—either in the classroom or online—you can retake the test. Many who took the […]
What You Need to Know about Tennessee’s New Gun Legislation
February 11, 2020
On January first, those Tennesseans who wish to obtain a gun permit were provided with a second way of achieving that permit. Up until 2020 Tennessee had only one permit. It has been renamed “enhanced” handgun permit. It allowed citizens with this permit to carry a firearm open or concealed. The enhanced weapons […]
The Benefits of State Mandated Concealed Carry Permits
January 13, 2020
As of January 1, 2020 the state of Tennessee has a new gun law. It is aimed at making it easier for people to get their concealed carry permits. Previously, in order to acquire a concealed or open carry permit, applicants had to take an in-class eight-hour program at a designated location. For those who did not live near an urban area, this […]