THE BENEFITS OF TAKING CCW TRAINING CLASSES
Several states require concealed carry permit applicants to demonstrate handgun proficiency with a course certificate from a recognized concealed carry training program — in some states, this requirement can even be fulfilled by an online CCW course. For those who already possess a concealed carry license or permit, some states require a renewal CCW class […]
Training vs Practice
What is the difference between training and practice? While the two sound very much alike, training is instruction you receive from another person showing you how to do something. However, practice taking the training you received and doing it yourself until you have mastered the concepts. Going to a shooting range and firing the gun […]
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 […]
How to Avoid Concealed Carry Mistakes
Leaving Your Concealed Carry Permit at Home Never leave this at home if you’re carrying a concealed weapon. State law enforcement officers have every right to ask you to produce this. You could be charged if you are concealed carrying and don’t have it. Get into the habit of carrying your CC permit the same […]
Do Ballistics Matter?
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In crime shows, much is made of calibers and ballistics. One could argue the relative merits one gun over another and one type of ammunition compared to another. But really ballistics is of little concern when it comes to conceal carry weapons. What really matters is where the shot ends up […]
Choosing the Right Holster for Concealed Carry
When you are selecting a holster, just like with your weapon choice, it becomes a balance between what you’d like and what will best conceal your weapon. The holster needs to encase your weapon so it won’t slide out or drop out. It also has to ensure that you have easy and quick access […]
5 YOUTUBE FIREARMS CHANNELS THAT ACTUALLY TEACH YOU A THING OR TWO
You know the Farmer’s Insurance commercial tagline that says “ We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two”?. These 5 YouTuber channels are ones that you can learn a thing or two about firearms from. Unlike many of the more popular channels, they don’t do a lot of hype, politically […]
5 YOUTUBE FIREARMS CHANNELS THAT ACTUALLY TEACH YOU A THING OR TWO
You know the Farmer’s Insurance commercial tagline that says “ We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two”?. These 5 YouTuber channels are ones that you can learn a thing or two about firearms from. Unlike many of the more popular channels, they don’t do a lot of hype, politically […]
GUN OWNERS ARE OFTEN CITIZENS EXERCISING RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES
In recent months, there has been a lot of bad press about gun owners due to gun violence perpetrated by criminals and disturbed individuals. People have a tendency to react to bad events by grouping everyone that owns a gun in to the same category. However, many gun owners are law abiding citizens that exercise […]
THE ULITIMATE GUIDE TO DIAGNOSING SHOOTING PROBLEMS
If you ask any shooter if they have any shooting problems, more than likely they will tell you something like : • I tend to hit high and to the left • My shots hit near the 12 o’clock position on the target etc. If you ask them what they think causes that, they’ll blame […]