CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT HOLDERS ACTUALLY DO STOP CRIME
On January 12 the New York Times editorial board wrote an editorial against national reciprocity legislation that would allow citizens to be armed for self-defense in more places. They claimed, “The grim truth is that concealed-carry permit holders are rarely involved in stopping crime.” They didn’t really cite any statistics or specific evidence that supported […]
THE AGE OLD QUESTION OF CON CONTROL IS NOT LIKELY TO BE ANSWERED ANY TIME SOON.
In March 2017, the Minnesota House of Representatives opened hearings on two controversial gun bills and after debate passed the bills on to the legislature for their review. The first bill would allow Minnesota gun owners to carry their weapons in public without getting a permit. Hundreds of legal gun holders already have a permit […]
20 COMMON SENSE CONCEALED CARRY TIPS
You’ve heard them before in a training class or on the range but…many aspects of concealed carry are just common sense. 1. If you plan to carry, make sure you carry legally-get a license.2. If you plan to carry, you need to know the rules of engagement.3. If you plan to carry, you need to […]
CAN YOU PASS A FIREARMS SAFETY TEST?
Owning a gun is both a right and a responsibility. Knowing how to properly operate, maintain and store your gun reduces the risk of unintentional firearm deaths. Many states require that a person pass a firearms safety test and obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate before issuing a concealed carry permit or license. Would you be […]
Could Stand your Ground Law be in Jeopardy?
Recently, Miami –Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch ruled that lawmakers overstepped their authority in creating an updated “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law this year because it forces prosecutors to disprove a defendant’s self-defense claim at a pre-trial hearing. Apparently, under Florida’s constitution, the Florida Supreme Court, not the legislature, should have created the update. The […]
