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 […]
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 […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONCEALED CARRY AMMO
Most shooters struggle with what type of ammo is the best type to buy for their CCW. Pew Pew Tactical published a great article that went into a lot of detail about bullet sizes, calibers, types , components etc. Bullet Size & Caliber For guns, “caliber” means the diameter of the barrel and thus […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Patrick’s Day: OPEN CARRY AND ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX WELL
St. Patrick’s Day has evolved from its Irish-Catholic roots of observing the country’s patron saint into one of the biggest global parties of the year. An estimated 133 million people are expected to join the holiday celebrations this year. More than 25% of the people will celebrate in a bar or restaurant. Does that include […]