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 […]
SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY FOR FIREARMS
According to the National Safety Council, there were almost 500 accidental fire-arms related fatalities during 2017. When working with or around firearms, safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Colonel Jeff Cooper first codified the “Four Rules of Firearm Safety” which are: Rule 1: All guns are always loaded.Rule 2: Never let the […]
WINTER CLOTHING CAN MEAN CHANGES IN YOUR CARRY METHOD
Winter means layered clothing, a switch in focus and changes in your carry method. If you carry a concealed firearm, there are a few things that you should keep in mind during the winter to ensure you are still prepared and ready to defend yourself at all times. Winter Clothing Can Change Your Draw During […]
CAN YOU GIVE A HANDGUN AS S GIFT?
Tis the season of gift giving and for many that know that their dad, mom, son, daughter, brother, sister etc. are concealed carry gun owners. What better gift than a handgun? If you walk into a gun store and tell them that you are purchasing a gun for someone else, expect to get a lot […]
GUN OWNERSHIP & CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS HAVE INCREASED AMONG WOMEN & MINORITIES
A study by the Crime Prevention Research Center found concealed-carry permits have boomed nationally, but particularly among women and minorities. In eight states where they have data by gender, since 2012 the number of permits has increased by 161 percent for women and by 85 percent for men, the report says. Since 2007, concealed-carry permits issued by […]
WOULD BE ROBBERS THWARTED BY MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRIERS
There have been several instances during the past few years of suspects being shot in the act of committing a crime by people in Minnesota who had gun permits. 16-year-old Lavauntai Broadbent was shot to death on a St. Paul river bluff when he tried to rob a man who had a permit to carry. […]
