National Carry Academy
More Rookie Mistakes New Concealed Carriers Commit
June 7, 2019
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In a previous blog, I talked about seven rookie mistakes new handgun owners often commit. Here are three more. Rookie Mistake #8: Printing Your Weapon Printing occurs when the concealed carrier frequently pats his/her weapon to make sure the weapon is in place and properly concealed. The problem is: This […]
State Laws & Requirements
June 3, 2019
By completing the online carry training class, you will be able to apply for a permit allowing you to carry using a Virginia Non-Resident Permit/License. Please watch our video HERE to learn more. If the Reciprocity legislation regarding concealed carry passes, all states will have to accept the concealed carry permits of other states. The rules regarding […]
Top Reasons to Get Your Concealed Carry Permit Now
May 31, 2019
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com It’s Your 2nd Amendment Right. Our constitution grants us the right to bear arms. This is both a privilege and a responsibility. As an American citizen I feel that I should exercise the right to carry concealed. If we choose not to exercise this right, we may […]
Competitive Shooting
May 27, 2019
In trap shooting, a machine called a trap launches a clay target, or “pigeon,” into the air. Each shooting competitor takes a hundred shots at these pigeons. At a Minnesota high school, trap-shooting has become a competitive championship sport. In fact, this school is not an exception. Over 8,000 students at 300 schools entered the […]
Sig Sauer Concealed Carry Course for Women
May 24, 2019
In the past, Sig Sauer has sponsored a number of courses. The latest course is directed at young women who have recently purchased a handgun or are thinking of doing so. The course, released in April of 2019 is called “Women’s Concealed Carry”. Yes, the popular handgun manufacturer makes no apologies. The course whose […]
National Mentoring Month
May 20, 2019
Mentoring can have a positive effect on many activities. On the job, it can build team spirit, hone skills, orient a new employee to the company’s culture, and help both employer and struggling employee face hurdles of the business world. Organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Foster Parents, and Institute for the Blind depend on […]
Lessons Learned from Concealed Carry
May 17, 2019
During the course of my first year of concealed carry I learned some valuable lessons that changed my life and the way I see the world. Responsibility The first of these is responsibility. Many people now making the decision to conceal carry are young women between eighteen and twenty-nine. This is a time when […]
DIY Gunsmithing
May 13, 2019
When it comes to general maintenance and light repair, you don’t have to take your gun to a licensed repairman for every job. There are a lot of things you can do safely at home. Thorough inspection and cleaning of your weapon will bring its own rewards. Field Stripping You can learn how to field […]
Lasers for Concealed Carry Weapons
May 10, 2019
Some people who concealed carry have added a light and/or laser to their handgun. There are decided advantages: Advantages of Light and/or Laser There are five major benefits of having a laser on a handgun. These include: Training Shooting in low light Focus on the threat Ability to shoot from unconventional positions Increased likelihood of […]
MINNESOTA FIREARMS RECIPROCITY
May 6, 2019
CCW reciprocity is an interstate agreement between permit-issuing authorities allowing gun permit holders from one state to travel to another state with comparable gun laws. Currently, there is no National policy of Reciprocity in place; it’s purely on a state-by-state basis. As such, reciprocity agreements can vary from one state to another. 33 states […]