15 New Gun Laws that May Surprise You

February 7, 2017 // NCA, Our Blog

Since the Newtown shootings, there have been about 1,500 state gun bills introduced and 100+ of these have now become laws. Nearly every state has enacted at least one new gun law. Most people will assume that these new gun laws are imposing more restrictions on gun owners; however,  almost 2/3 of these new laws […]

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5 Reasons You Need Firearms Training

February 3, 2017 // NCA

Getting 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, ammunition or equipment will not guarantee that you are able to protect yourself and your family. Here are 5 reasons […]

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13 WAYS TO CARRY CONCEALED

January 18, 2017 // NCA

If you already have your Concealed Carry permit, and is now ready to go out of the house with handgun on you, one problem you might have encounter is finding the best method of concealed carrying. There are a few accessories that can help you to best conceal your handgun including the Inside-the-Waistband (IWB), Outside-the-Waistband […]

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Ft. Lauderdale Shooting and How it Could Effect Concealed Carry When You Travel

January 13, 2017 // NCA

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 […]

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS

January 6, 2017 // NCA

Ah the beginning of January! That time when we reflect on the events of the past year, do an in-depth study of ourselves and resolve to get rid of bad habits and develop better ones. The same is true for Concealed weapons carriers. This is a good time to evaluate what bad gun habits you […]

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10 THINGS EVERY CONCEALED CARRIER SHOULD AVOID DOING

January 2, 2017 // NCA

There are so many things that a concealed carrier must not do when carrying his or her own firearm. But in this article, we have listed 10 important ones that must be remembered.   Discharging Warning Shots Never fire warning shots. Firing your gun just because someone does not believe that you are carrying a […]

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10 BEST APPS FOR CONCEALED CARRY

December 29, 2016 // NCA

Who would have expected that your smartphone or tablet could be one of the best devices to keep you advised of Concealed Carry issues? Reciprocity for concealed carry varies from state to state. Laws vary by state or county. Well, there’s an app to help with that—several actually that will update you with the latest […]

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20 Best Quotes About Guns from Movies

November 15, 2016 // NCA

I doubt there is anyone that does not remember the classic movie tough guys like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Mark Wahlburg etc. What would a tough guy be without a gun? Here are 20 quotes about guns from the Best Tough Guy movies. Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) in Sudden […]

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4 Dry Fire Practice Drills

November 7, 2016 // NCA

A very important facet of firearm training is the dry fire practice. It works as a panacea for a novice shooter as well as a trained weapon expert. As the old adage goes – practice makes perfect. The same is true for any gun shooter. The dry fire practice helps in familiarizing a shooter with […]

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Concealed Carrying Tips For Halloween

October 31, 2016 // NCA

Halloween is a fun time to get on your costume and spend time with your family. But while you are in your costume, www.nationalcarryacademy.com wants to remind you that you should be wary of the laws in your state while you have your concealed carry with you. We all know that it is important to […]

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