Restrictions on Tennessee Carry Permits
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?
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?
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 […]
Tennessee’s New Gun Legislation Puzzles Some Residents
With the start of the new year, Tennessee introduced a second option for those who wanted a concealed carry permit. Faced with two options, some gun owners are unsure which permit is best for them. Residents of Tennessee have had a carry permit. This document will now become known as an enhanced permit. Upon […]
Are Online Concealed Carry Courses Missing Something?
Taking a concealed carry class online is very convenient. Most often, these courses include a video and a test. Prices vary with the presenting instructor but most online courses run around $20. The test is often multiple choice. If you fail it—either in the classroom or online—you can retake the test. Many who took the […]
THE .38 SPECIAL IS A GREAT CONCEALED HANDGUN
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?
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?
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 […]
Why Lawmakers Want Concealed Carry Weapons on the Hill
Republican congressman Ted Yoho argued that carrying a concealed gun everywhere is just like carrying your cell phone. You’d feel unprepared for work without either of them. He contends that lawmakers—and everyone else—should be carrying a weapon to work. Presently his opinion is moot. Congressional lawmakers have to apply for a D.C.-specific concealed carry permit […]
Which Retention Holster is Best for You?
There are all sorts of choices of holsters for your concealed carry pistol. Knowing which is best is often confusing. It is vital to have a holster that offers the best amount of retention of your pistol. You need it to be snugly enveloped and also you must be able to draw quickly. There are […]