YOU DON’T STOP BEING A CCW WHEN YOU BECOME A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT
We had the greatest thing happen to us just before the 4th of July this year. We became first time grandparents! In order to help out my daughter and son-in-law, both of whom work full time, I agreed to do Grandma daycare for my little granddaughter. Of course my first thoughts were stocking up on […]
COMMON CARRY MISTAKES MADE BY NEW CCWs
When first-time gun owners finally get their concealed carry license, it is only natural to make some unavoidable mistakes in how to actually carry your gun. Instead of learning the hard way, check out these tips to help you be even more responsible and prepared. Never purchase a holster without testing it. This is […]
RIGHT TO DEFEND AND PROTECT DOESN’T ALWAYS JUSTIFY LETHAL FORCE
Even though Memorial Day is gone and passed months ago, it is a favorite holiday for many. Many look back on that day with thoughts of celebration: celebrations with barbecues, parades and leisure time activities. Memorial day isn’t just about barbecues, swimming, and the day off. It is about the Men and Women who signed […]
YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO DEFEND YOURSELF
There you are going about your daily business, when suddenly a bad guy comes at you demanding your money or your life. What will you do? A 63-year-old autoworker with a concealed weapons license shot a 43-year-old gunman who confronted him and attempted to rob him in the lobby of the Citizens Bank […]
Should You Carry a Spare Magazine
Many concealed carriers carry a spare magazine or two to supplement the ammunition in their pistol. There is a fair amount of debate as to whether it is really necessary to carry a spare magazine or not and the best way to carry it if you do. There are certain reasons some shooters do […]
WILL DRY FIRE PRACTICE REALLY IMPROVE YOUR SHOOTING?
Most seasoned shooters will tell you that it takes continuous practice to be able to shoot accurately. One of the best methods of practice is dry-fire practice. It is effective, inexpensive and convenient as it can be done anywhere. Benefits of Dry-Fire Practice Dry-Fire practice helps you to develop proficient motor shooting skills because […]
THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IS STILL AN ESSENTIAL LIBERTY
With football season started, every game opening starts off with everyone standing to sing our great national anthem. I’ve been thinking about what the founding fathers intention was when they wrote the Bill of Rights which protects our basic and inherit rights to speech religion, and the right to bear arms. This has become […]
Do Ballistics Matter?
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In crime shows, much is made of calibers and ballistics. One could argue the relative merits one gun over another and one type of ammunition compared to another. But really ballistics is of little concern when it comes to conceal carry weapons. What really matters is where the shot ends up […]
HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOTED ON CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY BILL
In a report form the Crime Prevention Research Center title “ Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States: 2017”, it was revealed that more than 16.3 million concealed handgun permits exist in the U.S. today. That is an increase of $1.83 million or 11.2% from last year. Compared to a decade ago, the number […]
HOLIDAYS CAUSE A SPIKE IN ROBBERIES AND ASSAULT
Like most of us, criminals truly love the holiday season. But they love this time of year not because they are filled with the spirit or sentimental family memories. The holiday season is open season as far as criminals are concerned Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, thefts, burglaries and property crimes greatly increase. Every […]