Are You Prepared To Use Your Gun?
Some people want to obtain a concealed carry permit for their self-defense or for emergency purposes, but before you are able to get your concealed carry permit, your state might require that you complete the forms, pay the fees and undergo some training. Yes, it takes a lot of process, and it will need a […]
2016 SAW RECORD INCREASE IN CCW HOLDERS IN MINNESOTA
By the end of 2016, the number of concealed carry permits in Minnesota was 265,728 according to the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That is a 60% increase from 2015. Interestingly, Ohio and South Dakota also saw record increases in the number of concealed carry permits issued in 2016. Nationally, the concealed-carry […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Ft. Lauderdale Shooting May Result in Changes to Concealed Carry Travel Laws
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the Florida airport shooting suspect, 26-year-old Esteban Santiago, for an act of violence at an international airport resulting in 5 deaths and 6 wounded victims. Prosecutors additionally charged Santiago with two firearms violations. The charges are: (1) Using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime […]
LAS VEGAS SHOOTINGS RESULT IN RENEWED CALLS FOR BACKGROUND CHECK LEGISLATION
The early October massacre at a Las Vegas country music festival outside of the hotel in Las Vegas was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history with 59 left dead and over 250 people injured. As in the case of previous public shootings, Democrats have used the incident to revive the debate over gun-control laws. […]
CAN YOU TRANFER A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT OR LICENSE?
If you move from one state to another, what do you do about your concealed carry permit? If you think you’ll just use your existing permit until it expires and then apply for anew one in the state you move to—Think again. The laws vary by state, but as a general rule, you’re required to […]
TOP 5 REASONS TO GET YOUR MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT
No doubt, you have read the news stories or heard politicians advocating for the banning of the use of firearms by citizens and/or prohibiting firearms in public areas. You might not have ever needed a firearm to protect yourself from any threat. Why would you even want to consider carrying a firearm? The world is […]
The 8 Eight Best Ankle Gun Holsters for Everyday Carry
You’ve finally purchased yourself a new handgun. You’ve taken all the courses, and you now know how to use it. Now, you just need a convenient way to conceal and carry it. You’ve seen advertisements for different types of holsters, and ankle holsters seem like the most practical choice for your lifestyle. An ankle […]