Frequently Asked Questions about the National Handgun Safety Course

October 4, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

What is the National Handgun Safety Course?   The Basic Handgun Safety Course gives entrants of all experience levels a comprehensive handgun safety education. Through engaging instructional content, illustrations, animations, and videos, this course teaches how to use handguns safely and legally. You will also discover key information on maintaining handguns, developing good marksmanship, and […]

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10 Things Concealed Carriers Take For Granted

September 30, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

There are a lot of things for a concealed carrier to remember, many of which we do most of the time. Some however, can get neglected if not reviewed from time to time. Do you carry regularly? How often do you practice? When was the last time you updated your skills? As a concealed carrier, […]

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Pistols with a Compromised Grasp

September 26, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Those with a concealed carry firearm figure out what handgun features work best for them. Some never find a perfect weapon. Often it comes down to a compromise. You want a reliable concealed carry weapon but one that is not so bulky it screams, “I’m carrying!” Every body type is different so the problem becomes […]

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10 ESSENTIAL CONCEALED CARRY SKILLS

September 23, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA

Whether it is defense of yourself or your loved ones, learning the proper concealed carry skills are critical. After you complete your concealed carry training class, learn the basics of handguns and safety, and receive your CCW license or permit, it’s time to start mastering the skills of CCW. Anyone who relies on a handgun […]

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Choosing the Right Holster for Concealed Carry

July 15, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

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 to […]

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AN ARMED SENIOR CITIZEN IS BETTER ABLE TO DEFEND THEMSELVES

July 12, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

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 […]

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5 WAYS TO MASTER THE RECOIL OF YOUR GUN

July 8, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

One of the hardest things for shooters to address is how to control the recoil of their gun when shooting. Recoil is a movement backwards, usually from some force or impact. The recoil of a gun is a backward movement caused by the momentum of shooting a bullet from the gun. It is a physical effect that you feel […]

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Why is a National Conceal and Carry Permit a Good Idea?

July 5, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Photo courtesy of pinterest.com When the national concealed carry reciprocity act becomes law, all states will be required to accept concealed carry permits from other states. This may almost be anticlimax. For months now Virginia has been offering a concealed carry course which will lead to granting a concealed carry permit. While this permit is […]

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Gun Control versus Gun Rights

July 1, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

photo courtesy of pixabay.com With the new Conceal Carry Reciprocity Act looming there seems a greater split between gun control enthusiasts and those who support the right to bear arms. Both sides insist their point of view is right. Both sides have facts and studies which seem to support what they espouse. Statistics show that […]

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How to Stop Mass Shootings on North American College Campuses

June 24, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Those who are old enough and can pass background checks to own and carry a handgun have every right to concealed carry. It’s their second amendment right. However, where they are allowed to carry that weapon is quite another story. The argument presented by pro-gun groups is that arming students and […]

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