The Ammunition Demystifier
Ammunition is a word that is full of mystery. During my journey with firearms, this subject created a confusion that almost enough to make me stop in my tracks. I understand that ammunition is really confusing. I will try my best to demystify and bring into a much clearer way, from the basics that you […]
6 GUN LAW THOUGHT PROVOKING INSIGHTS
To many the issue of gun control appears to be obvious—-Until the U.S. implements strict nationwide gun control laws, innocent Americans are going to continue to die. Is that really the obvious solution? No one would argue that Guns cannot be use to kill people. But the issue is actually more complicated that it appears […]
Stop Mass Murder 2016
According to the President, taking away our guns will make us safer. Some news reporters in Louisiana agreed with Obama. They say that a good guy with a gun never stops a bad guy with a gun. Well, that’s not a surprise. These are the five examples of self-defense that happened last month. They show […]
WHICH STATES RECOGNIZE YOUR RIGHT TO STAND YOUR GROUND?
Self-defense has been a right since the signing of the Constitution. Many states have “Stand Your Ground” laws which make it legal to stay in your own home and protect yourself and your loved ones. The laws stem from the “Castle Doctrine” , which basically says that a person’s home is their castle and that […]
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “MAY ISSUE”, “SHALL ISSUE”, “NO ISSUE” AND “UNRESTRICTED” CONCEALED CARRY LAWS?
Concealed carry laws or CCW laws establish the rules for carrying a concealed handgun or firearm in public. State governments set the laws regarding concealed carry. There is no federal law that specifically governs the issuance of CCW permits or regulations that cover carrying a concealed weapon. Concealed carry laws vary from state to state […]
Should You Carry At Home?
If you’re like me, the first thing you do when you get home from work is remove your pistol and holster and place them somewhere safe. After all, nobody wants to walk around their house with their pistol. Home is the one place you should be able to relax, right? However, what most people don’t […]
Selecting and Purchasing a Handgun
So you’ve made the important decision to purchase a handgun; now what? From this point forward, everyone has their own opinions on how to select and purchase their favorite handgun. However, the key is selecting and purchasing the right handgun for you and your needs. The following are some simple tips to get you started. […]
Range Safety Checklist
Getting ready to go to the Gun Range involves a lot of preparation to be sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. Each range I unique and rules will vary; however most observe similar rules and the RSO’s have similar commands. If you add a standard safety tips and prepare your range bag, you […]
On Alert When on Your Phone
It is a common picture everywhere, people with their head down to the ground and face in the phone. Face it, there are times we all get bored waiting on things. It could be sitting in the lobby at a restaurant waiting to be seated, in the doctor’s office waiting to be seen. Maybe it’s […]
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT BRANDISHING?
It is important for anyone who carries a gun to know what brandishing is and what the law says about it. Brandishing is nothing more than pointing your gun or holding your gun to threaten someone. Most states have laws about brandishing that state: It shall be unlawful for any person to point, hold or […]