National Carry Academy
How to Improve Your Shooting Skills
September 9, 2020
When new gun owners sign up for a gun safety course, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “How many hours do I have to put in on the firing range to be a really good shot?” Now “really good” has many interpretations. A competitive marksman would say “really good” means winning competitions regularly. […]
How to Find a Good Firearms Instructor
August 25, 2020
What is a firearms instructor? A firearms instructor teaches new firearms owners how to shoot, care for, and maintain a weapon. Why do you need one? With that new handgun, you want to learn good habits. You want to start out on the right foot. Find a good instructor and you will learn the fundamentals […]
Concealed Carry: It’ Not Just About Your Gun
June 16, 2020
When thinking about concealed carry a large percentage of new concealed firearms carriers focus almost solely on their weapon. One survey pegged the gun focus at 75% of new concealed carry weapons owners. When novice concealed carry weapons owners expend all their energy and interest on their guns, they are literally failing to see the […]
Restrictions on Tennessee Carry Permits
February 28, 2020
The new legislation has provided Tennessee residents with a second option for carry permits. With the passage of the Senate bill, a new concealed carry handgun permit makes it faster, easier, and less expensive for those who wish to exercise their second amendment right to get a concealed carry permit. However, the new concealed carry […]
Why Dry Fire?
February 24, 2020
What is Dry Firing? Dry firing is shooting a firearm without ammunition in the chamber. Here’s what happens. The shooter pulls the trigger. The hammer drops. No shot is fired because there are no bullets. Do I Need Special Equipment to Dry Fire? You can buy pistols made especially for dry firing. You might choose […]
Is Pepper Spray a Good Self-Defense Option?
February 21, 2020
Self-defense weapons come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties. Pepper spray is often overlooked as a means of self-defense. What is Pepper Spray? As a weapon, pepper spray provides protection and self-defense. It offers the victim time to escape from a threatening situation. The main ingredient of pepper is oleoresin capsicum. This oil is present […]
The Benefits of State Mandated Concealed Carry Permits
January 13, 2020
As of January 1, 2020 the state of Tennessee has a new gun law. It is aimed at making it easier for people to get their concealed carry permits. Previously, in order to acquire a concealed or open carry permit, applicants had to take an in-class eight-hour program at a designated location. For those who did not live near an urban area, this […]
THE .38 SPECIAL IS A GREAT CONCEALED HANDGUN
October 21, 2019
Many concealed carriers choose a .38 special revolver for their first self-defense gun because they are simple to use, easy to maintain, can carry large calibers in small or medium frames and are reliable and fairly easy to conceal. Most .38’s are fairly trim, not being much heavier than they need to be. While […]
Should Introverts Own Handguns?
October 17, 2019
Most of us associate owning a concealed carry weapon with aggressive types who are always on the lookout for an adventure. I am not one of those people. Frankly, I never considered carrying a gun. Brave and macho were not words any of my friends would ever have used to describe me. Honestly, in the […]
Why Worry about Situational Awareness?
October 14, 2019
What is Situational Awareness? Situational awareness is the act of being perceptive of the environment around you. This includes people, things, buildings, and actions. Time and space come into consideration. What actions and events mean are also part of the whole picture. Some jobs depend on the skills of its workers in situation awareness. Examples include […]