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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]