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 […]
Choosing the Right Holster for Concealed Carry
When you are selecting a holster, just like with your weapon choice, it becomes a balance between what you’d like and what will best conceal your weapon. The holster needs to encase your weapon so it won’t slide out or drop out. It also has to ensure that you have easy and quick access […]
DOES YOUR SHOOTING STANCE MATTER?
Sure it does. There is no end to the number of techniques out there to help you improve your marksmanship. Building the proper shooting stance whether you are shooting a rifle or a pistol is a key component in being able to shoot accurately and with confidence. What is the proper shooting stance? The stance […]
YOU REALLY SHOULD CHECK YOUR AMMUNITION
While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? Consider that billions of individual cartridges are produced each year by factories, commercial reloaders, and handloaders. In training, thousands of rounds are fired. Upon inspection of their ammunition, many shooters have found imperfections. There have been factory-new rounds that […]
8 Great Gifts for Gun Enthusiasts
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 Ultimate Concealed Carry Guide
For more info on being trained as a concealed carrier, visit our “State Laws” information portal: www.nationalcarryacademy.com/state-laws. Many people mistakenly believe they can pick up a gun and carry it around and be ready to shoot it when necessary. Perhaps TV and the movies have given us this idea of the ease of getting and […]
Elderly Concealed Carry Shoots Robber
For more info on being trained as a concealed carrier, visit our “State Laws” information portal: www.nationalcarryacademy.com/state-laws. A 91-year-old Michigan man got out of his car in the parking lot of a Rite-Aid and was approached by Richard Ashbury, who pointed an object at him. The elderly man warned Ashford that he had a concealed […]
Three Training Approaches to Use Instead of the Shooting Range
Shooting Range practice is an awesome manner to get familiar with your concealed carry firearm. However, it’s just one part of the whole. Your mind is naturally instinctive. The way you train exemplifies how you will react in high pressure situations. Thus, it is critical to make that training as useful as possible. In this […]
How to Practice Drawing & Reholstering
For more info on being trained as a concealed carrier, visit our “State Laws” information portal: http://www.nationalcarryacademy.com/state-laws. The art of shooting and shooting accurately is incomplete unless you have known how to draw your weapon properly. It seems a trivial thing to consider but it is actually one of the most critical components of being […]
Should You Carry with a Round in the Chamber? Part 2
If you’ve ever wondered whether you should carry your weapon with a round in the chamber, you’re going to want to read this carefully. A while back we posted an article about carrying a round in the chamber. Many people who have just begun using their firearms might not understand a few things in regards […]