National Carry Academy
5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOU POCKET CARRY
February 28, 2018
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
February 21, 2018
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
February 14, 2018
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
January 31, 2018
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
January 24, 2018
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
January 17, 2018
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
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
January 3, 2018
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
December 21, 2017
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 […]
HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOTED ON CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY BILL
December 15, 2017
In a report form the Crime Prevention Research Center title “ Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States: 2017”, it was revealed that more than 16.3 million concealed handgun permits exist in the U.S. today. That is an increase of $1.83 million or 11.2% from last year. Compared to a decade ago, the number […]