5 BENEFITS OF CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING
It always amazes me how many people do not take training seriously. Just about every profession or serious hobby requires some initial training and periodic refresher training to hone your skills. Would you get in a car with a person behind the wheel that never took a driver’s training course? How about a person […]
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 […]
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 […]
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST HANDGUN FOR YOU
When trying to determine which handgun is the best one for you, many people will rely on the recommendations of a friend, family member or the type of handgun that expert marksman use. This can be a mistake. While you can certainly evaluate their recommendations but you need to choose your handgun based on your […]
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 […]
SHOULD YOU CARRY YOUR FIREARM AT HOME?
Many concealed carriers always carry their concealed carry weapon when they are out in public, but when they get home, they take it off and lock it up in a drawer or safe. Home is their “safe” zone. It is also the area where you are most vulnerable because you are not o your guard. […]
TOP 5 REASONS TO GET YOUR MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT
No doubt, you have read the news stories or heard politicians advocating for the banning of the use of firearms by citizens and/or prohibiting firearms in public areas. You might not have ever needed a firearm to protect yourself from any threat. Why would you even want to consider carrying a firearm? The world is […]