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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 stance […]
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CCW GUN WHILE ON VACATION?
The kids are out of school, the temperature is 90 degrees or more and the itch to get out of the office and go on vacation is too strong to ignore. Summertime brings to mind some of my favorite activities like swimming, boating, camping, tennis, golf, amusement park rides, the beach and picnics. It also […]
Are You Prepared To Use Your Gun?
Some people want to obtain a concealed carry permit for their self-defense or for emergency purposes, but before you are able to get your concealed carry permit, your state might require that you complete the forms, pay the fees and undergo some training. Yes, it takes a lot of process, and it will need a […]
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 […]
HEROES STILL EXIST IN THE FORM OF CONCEALED CARRIERS
One of the arguments most of us hear from those that are against permits to carry a concealed weapon is that no one that has a CCW permit has ever stopped a crime or rescued anyone. As in many of the arguments they make, that is simply not true. There have been many instances of […]
YOU REALLY SHOULD CHECK YOUR AMMUNITION
While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? Consider that billions of individual cartridges are produced each year by factories, commercial reloaders, and handloaders. In training, thousands of rounds are fired. Upon inspection of their ammunition, many shooters have found imperfections. There have been factory-new rounds that […]
The 8 Eight Best Ankle Gun Holsters for Everyday Carry
You’ve finally purchased yourself a new handgun. You’ve taken all the courses, and you now know how to use it. Now, you just need a convenient way to conceal and carry it. You’ve seen advertisements for different types of holsters, and ankle holsters seem like the most practical choice for your lifestyle. An ankle […]