If You Ever Face a Knife Fight
For those with a conceal carry weapon, a knife fight may seem unimportant. However, your handgun won’t always protect you from someone armed with a knife. Here are some things you should consider if you are threatened by someone holding a knife. Knife fights are close quarters combat. Guns rarely are. If someone comes at […]
How to Choose the Best Holster for Your Concealed Carry Pistol
Why Do I Need a Holster? That should be your first question. Do you really need a holster or is it just for show? In fact, doesn’t a holster make it more difficult to get at your concealed carry weapon? Like your pistol, a holster is not just for show. And it doesn’t just hold […]
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 […]
Why is the National Rifle Association Opposed to Tighter Gun Control?
When the NRA backed the National Reciprocity Act and opposed the proposed “Fix NICs “ bill, the association did so for two separate reasons. The National Reciprocity Act in fact pushes for a national policy regarding concealed carry. The NRA has long advocated for this. “Fix NICs” bill pushes for a tighter way to […]
New Technology Has Changed The Way We Carry Concealed
Thanks to rapidly changing technology, new handguns have emerged. These have changed forever the way those with concealed carry permits carry their handguns. Let’s look at some of the newer guns. L.W. Seecamp LWS 32 & 25 Like the Walther PPK, the manufacturers of the L.W. Seecamp have introduced a handgun that is highly concealable. […]
The Rise of Concealed Carry Way of Life
We live in trying times. Such events as the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the mass slaughter at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub and the bullets spraying an outdoor concert in Las Vegas that killed fifty-eight people have people on edge. Whenever violence escalates, the public reaction is an increase in gun ownership. Guns to […]
MINNESOTA CCW SELF DEFENSE SHOOTING RULED JUSTIFIED
Most states recognize that deadly force is necessary when someone is committing a felony. As a general rule, robbery, burglary, and any other felony that would be punishable with the death sentence is justified reason to use deadly force against another human being. Many states, such as Minnesota, allow you to use deadly force […]
PRACTICE THE RIGHT GUN SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
In order to become an excellent shot, you need to first master the fundamentals of shooting a gun. Here are the eight fundamentals you should master. Position or Stance A good shooting stance provides a strong, stable foundation that feels natural, which is critical for accuracy and ease of movement. The most commonly […]
YOU DON’T STOP BEING A CCW WHEN YOU BECOME A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT
We had the greatest thing happen to us just before the 4th of July this year. We became first time grandparents! In order to help out my daughter and son-in-law, both of whom work full time, I agreed to do Grandma daycare for my little granddaughter. Of course my first thoughts were stocking up on […]
COMMON CARRY MISTAKES MADE BY NEW CCWs
When first-time gun owners finally get their concealed carry license, it is only natural to make some unavoidable mistakes in how to actually carry your gun. Instead of learning the hard way, check out these tips to help you be even more responsible and prepared. Never purchase a holster without testing it. This is […]