5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOU POCKET CARRY
It has become sort of trendy among concealed carriers to carry concealed in their pocket. It’s handy, doesn’t require the purchase of a special carry belt and many consider it quite comfortable. You don’t want to put just any gun in your pocket. Stuffing a .44 Magnum in your pocket would be pretty uncomfortable if […]
OPEN CARRY AND ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX WELL
St. Patrick’s Day has evolved from its Irish-Catholic roots of observing the country’s patron saint into one of the biggest global parties of the year. An estimated 133 million people are expected to join the holiday celebrations this year. More than 25% of the people will celebrate in a bar or restaurant. Does that include […]
AN ARMED SENIOR CITIZEN IS BETTER ABLE TO DEFEND THEMSELVES
Senior citizens number about 46.2 million and represent 14.55 of the U.S population. With medical advancements, it is estimated that there will be 98 million senior citizens by the year 2060. Senior citizens are often the targets of home invasions and robberies because they are perceived to be easy targets. Many have physical issues that […]
5 REASONS YOU NEED FIREARMS TRAINING
Getting solid hands on firearms training is important. It is not enough to visit the firing range and do some target shooting or watch a video on how to shoot your pistol. Having the best pistol or ammunition or equipment will not guarantee that you are able to protect yourself and your family. Here are […]
5 BENEFITS OF CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING
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 who […]
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY
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. 5. […]
Do Campus Gun Bans Really Make Sense? January 10, 2018
Because of recent state legislation and court rulings, ten states now have provisions allowing the carrying of concealed weapons on public postsecondary campuses. These states are Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. There are 11 states that expressly prohibit concealed carry on campuses even by persons with a valid concealed […]
STILL TIME TO GET THAT MUST HAVE CCW ACCESSORY FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ON YOUR LIST
Here it is a week before Christmas and you still don’t have a gift for your special someone. If they are a concealed carrier, there are a lot of great “must have” accessories out there that would be the perfect choice. How About a Gun Holster If you are considering buying a concealed carry holster […]
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 […]
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST HANDGUN FOR YOU
When trying to determine which handgun is the best one for you, many people will rely on the recommendations of a friend, family member or the type of handgun that expert marksman use. This can be a mistake. While you can certainly evaluate their recommendations but you need to choose your handgun based on your […]