Don’t Take Gun Safety For Granted
Gun safety rules and practice recommendations are intended to avoid accidental discharge or negligent discharge, or the consequences of firearm malfunctions. Their purpose is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury or property damage caused by improper use, storage or handling of firearms. Those who practice safe gun handling have a respect for the destructive abilities of […]
5 Things to Think about When You Pocket Carry
It has become sort of trendy among concealed carriers to carry concealed in their pocket. It’s handy, doesn’t require the purchase of a special carry belt and many consider it quite comfortable. You don’t want to put just any gun in your pocket. Stuffing a .44 Magnum in your pocket would be pretty uncomfortable if […]
5 YOUTUBE FIREARMS & CCW CHANNELS YOU NEED TO SEE
It seems there are a lot of weapons experts, firearms coaches and generally professed gun gurus on YouTube theses days. A lot of them are pretty dry and boring, but there are some that are pretty well informed and worth paying attention to. They provide viewers with a series of educational videos that allow you […]
WHAT DO CONCEALED CARRY STATISTICS REVEAL?
While there are probably more anti-gun statistics available than those that are pro-gun, statistics are pretty eye opening on the uses of concealed carry guns in America. • Based upon national surveys, 36% of U.S. adults own a gun. • Approximately 12.8 million concealed carry permits have been issued in the U.S. • According to […]
Training versus Practice
What is the difference between training and practice? While the two sound very much alike, training is instruction you receive from another person showing you how to do something. However, practice taking the training you received and doing it yourself until you have mastered the concepts. Going to a shooting range and firing the gun […]
FIREARMS MAGAZINES ARE NOT FOR READING
If you spend time around gun enthusiasts, you will often hear certain gun specific terminology used. Clips, cartridges, magazines, ammo-it is enough to make your head spin. Even more confusing is that many people sometimes use terminology interchangeably like clip and magazine. Let’s just clear up the confusion right away. A firearms magazine is not […]
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 […]
Number of Women Getting Guns Up 24% Since Parkland Florida Shooting
Statistics, Facts and Figures for the Media, Released on April 18, 2018 Talking points based on research from the National Carry Academy: The number of women taking concealed carry courses through the NCA is up 24% since the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida on February 14. It was the biggest 60-day […]
DO CAMPUS GUN BANS REALLY MAKE SENSE?
Because of recent state legislation and court rulings, ten states now have provisions allowing the carrying of concealed weapons on public postsecondary campuses. These states are Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. There are 11 states that expressly prohibit concealed carry on campuses even by persons with a valid concealed […]
