HOW TO CHOOSE A CONCEALED CARRY PURSE WITH STYLE
Women who carry concealed have a harder time trying to determine where to conceal their handgun. The reason is that women are built differently and dress differently than men. Traditionally, holsters were built for men to wear on their belt, on their ankle or on their shoulder. Women have more curves to work around and […]
EDUCATORS THAT ARE CONCEALED CARRIERS SPEAK OUT
After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. In February, calls to arm teachers and school personnel have intensified. Both President Trump and the National Rifle Association argue that enabling school officials to shoot back could save lives and could deter potential assailants from entering a school. Teachers are already carrying concealed guns in a […]
YOU PASSED THE COURSE AND GOT YOUR PERMIT. NOW WHAT?
Many shooters have difficulty after they have finished their handgun safety and training course and gotten their permit trying to figure out what to do next. In most sports, you take the training skills classes and then go out a play a game, join a team or play at the gym or rec league in […]
TIPS FOR CARRYING CONCEALED THIS SUMMER
Now that summer is coming, the temperatures are rising and extra layers of clothing are coming off. The same problem challenges those of us who choose to protect ourselves with concealed carry every year: how can I keep my firearm out of plain view while maintaining some level of comfort? There are three locations […]
ARE YOUR CCW SKILLS LACKING?
A concealed carry class is one of the first steps you can take towards expanding your gun knowledge, improving your self-defense plan, and preparing for future threats. Any proficient concealed carrier hones their skills at the range, but a Concealed Carry Weapons class taught by a certified handgun instructor can boost your firearms skills up […]
WHEN IS THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE JUSTIFIED?
If you keep or carry a gun for self-defense, you should understand the circumstances under which the use of deadly force is warranted. In 49 states (all except Texas), lethal force is only authorized when serious harm is presumed to be imminent. Even in situations where self-defense is legally justified, there can be serious civil […]
GIVE YOUR MOM A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT FOR MOTHER’S DAY
While the definition of “senior citizen” varies a lot, it usually is defined as those age 60 (or age 65 in several states) and older. “Senior citizens” now represent the most rapidly growing segment of the United States’ population. Some estimate that currently one in every eight Americans is age 65 or older, a […]
DO YOU HAVE A HOME DEFENSE PLAN IN PLACE?
Personal protection does not end when you enter your home. While your home does feel like a safe space, you need to have a plan in place to defend your loved ones and your home against bad guys. Having a home defense plan allows you to prepare for when that safe space isn’t so safe […]
