2016 SAW RECORD INCREASE IN CCW HOLDERS IN MINNESOTA
By the end of 2016, the number of concealed carry permits in Minnesota was 265,728 according to the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That is a 60% increase from 2015. Interestingly, Ohio and South Dakota also saw record increases in the number of concealed carry permits issued in 2016. Nationally, the concealed-carry […]
Ft. Lauderdale Shooting May Result in Changes to Concealed Carry Travel Laws
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 […]
HOLIDAYS CAUSE A SPIKE IN ROBBERIES AND ASSAULT
Like most of us, criminals truly love the holiday season. But they love this time of year not because they are filled with the spirit or sentimental family memories. The holiday season is open season as far as criminals are concerned Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, thefts, burglaries and property crimes greatly increase. Every […]
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST HANDGUN FOR YOU
When trying to determine which handgun is the best one for you, many people will rely on the recommendations of a friend, family member or the type of handgun that expert marksman use. This can be a mistake. While you can certainly evaluate their recommendations but you need to choose your handgun based on your […]
REVOLVERS & PISTOLS USED IN HALLOWEEN MOVIES
What do the good guys do to defend themselves or their loved ones from the beasts that prey on innocent victims in horror movies or the psychotic killers that go after anyone they can find? They fight them with whatever weapon they can find. Sometimes the only thing that can kill them is a firearm […]
CAN YOU TRANFER A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT OR LICENSE?
If you move from one state to another, what do you do about your concealed carry permit? If you think you’ll just use your existing permit until it expires and then apply for anew one in the state you move to—Think again. The laws vary by state, but as a general rule, you’re required to […]
SHOULD YOU CARRY YOUR FIREARM AT HOME?
Many concealed carriers always carry their concealed carry weapon when they are out in public, but when they get home, they take it off and lock it up in a drawer or safe. Home is their “safe” zone. It is also the area where you are most vulnerable because you are not o your guard. […]
TOP 5 REASONS TO GET YOUR MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT
No doubt, you have read the news stories or heard politicians advocating for the banning of the use of firearms by citizens and/or prohibiting firearms in public areas. You might not have ever needed a firearm to protect yourself from any threat. Why would you even want to consider carrying a firearm? The world is […]
THE ULTIMATE 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 the gun, […]
5 Things to Think about Before You Pocket Carry
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 […]