DIY Gunsmithing

May 13, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

  When it comes to general maintenance and light repair, you don’t have to take your gun to a licensed repairman for every job. There are a lot of things you can do safely at home. Thorough inspection and cleaning of your weapon will bring its own rewards. Field Stripping You can learn how to field […]

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Lasers for Concealed Carry Weapons

May 10, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Some people who concealed carry have added a light and/or laser to their handgun. There are decided advantages: Advantages of Light and/or Laser There are five major benefits of having a laser on a handgun. These include: Training Shooting in low light Focus on the threat Ability to shoot from unconventional positions Increased likelihood of […]

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MINNESOTA FIREARMS RECIPROCITY

May 6, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog, State Laws

CCW reciprocity is an interstate agreement between permit-issuing authorities allowing gun permit holders from one state to travel to another state with comparable gun laws. Currently, there is no National policy of Reciprocity in place; it’s purely on a state-by-state basis. As such, reciprocity agreements can vary from one state to another.   33 states […]

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THE TOP 5 SUB COMPACT HANDGUNS FOR CONCEALED CARRY

May 3, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Carrying a full-sized concealed carry firearm can be a real pain in the butt. Think about it. In order to carry a full-sized CCW you need to buy pants a size larger than normal, get a gun and a holster that does not chafe or poke you in the gut or some other body part, […]

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED WITH CONCEALED CARRY

April 29, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Most people don’t just decide to concealed carry; it is usually preceded by some event. You or someone you love may have been robbed or attacked, your neighborhood has changed making you fearful, reports of crime in the news have made you want to take responsibility for your own or your family’s protection. Whatever the […]

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6 GUN LAW THOUGHT PROVOKING INSIGHTS

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

To many the issue of gun control appears to be obvious—-Until the U.S. implements strict nationwide gun control laws, innocent Americans are going to continue to die. Is that really the obvious solution? No one would argue that Guns cannot be used to kill people. But the issue is actually more complicated than it appears […]

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DON’T TAKE GUN SAFETY FOR GRANTED

April 22, 2019 // Blog, General, NCA, Our Blog

Gun safety rules and practice recommendations are intended to avoid accidental discharge or negligent discharge, or the consequences of firearm malfunctions. Their purpose is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury or property damage caused by improper use, storage or handling of firearms.    Those who practice safe gun handling have a respect for the destructive abilities […]

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FIREARMS MAGAZINES ARE NOT FOR READING

April 9, 2019 // Blog, NCA, Our Blog

If you spend time around gun enthusiasts, you will often hear certain gun specific terminology used. Clips, cartridges, magazines, ammo-it is enough to make your head spin. Even more confusing is that many people sometimes use terminology interchangeably like clip and magazine. Let’s just clear up the confusion right away.   A firearms magazine is […]

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