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 […]
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 […]
CAN BUSINESSES RESTRICT WHETHER EMPLOYEES AND PATRONS CAN CARRY CONCEALED?
Federal and state job safety laws require employers to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe workplace. In order to minimize their own legal risk and promote a safe work environment, employers often will implement workplace violence policies that include a ban on weapons at the workplace. Currently, there is no federal law that regulates […]
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 […]
Can Business Restrict Whether Employees and Patrons Carry Concealed?
Federal and state job safety laws require employers to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe workplace. In order to minimize their own legal risk and promote a safe work environment, employers often will implement workplace violence policies that include a ban on weapons at the workplace. Currently, there is no federal law that regulates […]
15 New Gun Laws that May Surprise You
Since the Newtown shootings, there have been about 1,500 state gun bills introduced and 100+ of these have now become laws. Nearly every state has enacted at least one new gun law. Most people will assume that these new gun laws are imposing more restrictions on gun owners; however, almost 2/3 of these new laws […]
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS
Ah the beginning of January! That time when we reflect on the events of the past year, do an in-depth study of ourselves and resolve to get rid of bad habits and develop better ones. The same is true for Concealed weapons carriers. This is a good time to evaluate what bad gun habits you […]
10 BEST APPS FOR CONCEALED CARRY
Who would have expected that your smartphone or tablet could be one of the best devices to keep you advised of Concealed Carry issues? Reciprocity for concealed carry varies from state to state. Laws vary by state or county. Well, there’s an app to help with that—several actually that will update you with the latest […]
WHY DON’T WE HAVE NATIONAL RECIPROCITY?
Conscientious, law-abiding, licensed concealed carry gun owners have to do a lot of preparation in order to travel from one state to another state these days. Consider that you need to know your state’s concealed carry laws, determine the concealed carry laws of the states that you will be traveling to and through just to […]