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St. Patrick’s Day: OPEN CARRY AND ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX WELL
March 13, 2017
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 […]
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY
February 28, 2017
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. The legislation would […]
Can Business Restrict Whether Employees and Patrons Carry Concealed?
February 21, 2017
Federal and state job safety laws require employers to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe workplace. In order to minimize their own legal risk and promote a safe work environment, employers often will implement workplace violence policies that include a ban on weapons at the workplace. Currently, there is no federal law that regulates […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Revolvers
February 15, 2017
For the average concealed carrier, a revolver is a great choice. They are reliable, easy to understand, easy to operate and they require less maintenance than an automatic or semi-automatic pistol. While they do hold fewer cartridges and take a little longer to reload than an automatic pistol, the double-action on a good revolver is […]
15 New Gun Laws that May Surprise You
February 7, 2017
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 […]
5 Reasons You Need Firearms Training
February 3, 2017
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 […]
13 WAYS TO CARRY CONCEALED
January 18, 2017
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 […]
Ft. Lauderdale Shooting and How it Could Effect Concealed Carry When You Travel
January 13, 2017
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 […]
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS
January 6, 2017
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 […]
10 THINGS EVERY CONCEALED CARRIER SHOULD AVOID DOING
January 2, 2017
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 […]