8 MISTAKES PEOPLE COMMONLY MAKE IN SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
I like to think I’ve seen it all when it comes to firearms techniques. There isn’t really one ‘right way’ for self-defense firearms training; however there are many wrong ways. Here are 8 of the most common mistakes people make: 1. Taking Bad Advice Just because someone owns a lot of guns or is a […]
DOES YOUR SHOOTING STANCE MATTER?
Sure it does. There is no end to the number of techniques out there to help you improve your marksmanship. Building the proper shooting stance whether you are shooting a rifle or a pistol is a key component in being able to shoot accurately and with confidence. What is the proper shooting stance? The […]
KEEPING FIREARMS WITH CHILDREN IN THE HOUSE
The choice to keep a gun in the house is a serious decision. Gun owners should have a clear understanding of the responsibilities to receive proper training, handle firearms safely, and store guns away from children or unauthorized users. Most gun owners choose to keep a gun in the house to defend themselves, […]
Can You Pass a Firearms Safety Test?
Owning a gun is both a right and a responsibility. Knowing how to properly operate, maintain and store your gun reduces the risk of unintentional firearm deaths. Many states require that a person pass a firearms safety test and obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate before issuing a concealed carry permit or license. Would you be […]
How Can We Curb Gun Violence?
Pro-gun groups like The National Rifle Association are often seen as proponents of arming every citizen and allowing those with concealed carry permits to be armed everywhere they go. They are also linked, unfairly, to escalation in gun violence. However, what most of the general public does not know is that most pro-gun activists are […]
If You Ever Face a Knife Fight
For those with a conceal carry weapon, a knife fight may seem unimportant. However, your handgun won’t always protect you from someone armed with a knife. Here are some things you should consider if you are threatened by someone holding a knife. Knife fights are close quarters combat. Guns rarely are. If someone comes at […]
How to Choose the Best Holster for Your Concealed Carry Pistol
Why Do I Need a Holster? That should be your first question. Do you really need a holster or is it just for show? In fact, doesn’t a holster make it more difficult to get at your concealed carry weapon? Like your pistol, a holster is not just for show. And it doesn’t just hold […]
Liberalization of Concealed Carry Laws
Anti-gun activists have criticized that there is a growing acceptance of guns in America. They have accused federal and state governments of watering down regulations for concealed carry permits to the point where literally anyone can legally have a concealed weapon. Is this charge justified? In 2011, the federal government ratified the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity […]
Why is the National Rifle Association Opposed to Tighter Gun Control?
When the NRA backed the National Reciprocity Act and opposed the proposed “Fix NICs “ bill, the association did so for two separate reasons. The National Reciprocity Act in fact pushes for a national policy regarding concealed carry. The NRA has long advocated for this. “Fix NICs” bill pushes for a tighter way to […]
New Technology Has Changed The Way We Carry Concealed
Thanks to rapidly changing technology, new handguns have emerged. These have changed forever the way those with concealed carry permits carry their handguns. Let’s look at some of the newer guns. L.W. Seecamp LWS 32 & 25 Like the Walther PPK, the manufacturers of the L.W. Seecamp have introduced a handgun that is highly concealable. […]