THE BEST WAY TO GET OVER YOUR FEAR OF CARRYING CONCEALED
Not everyone was raised with guns. A lot of people pick up a rifle or pistol for the first time for either military or law enforcement training. For those of us who either grew up around firearms, were involved in competitions, or just had friends who knew how to use them, there is little fear […]
CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING IS A LOT MORE THAN TARGET PRACTICE
If you ask the average person what type of training is necessary to become a concealed carrier, they will more than likely tell you that it means going to the shooting range and doing some target practice. Concealed carry training is not just target shooting though. Practicing your shooting is important but being prepared to […]
10 COMMON CONCEALED CARRY MISTAKES & HOW TO AVOID THEM
1. Not Getting the Proper Training to carry concealed While every state has different requirements for obtaining your CCW permit, before using your firearm, you should complete a proper training program. Using a firearm is not as easy as it looks like on TV or in the movies. You need to learn the correct methods […]
WOMEN DON’T HAVE TO BE VICTIMS WITH A TEMPORARY CONCEALED PERMIT
A total of 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website. Seventy-six percent of stalking victims are female, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime. In Tennesee, 45-year-old Stephen Delauter and his wife, Lee Ann, 33 had a history of violent fights. Stephen was […]
HOW CAN YOU BE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS READY TO CARRY CONCEALED?
For those who have completed their basic firearms safety training, it can be easy to assume that you’ve done everything you need to do to carry a concealed weapon. But have you? There is so much more to carrying a concealed firearm than getting a permit and completing firearms safety training. Staying up-to-date on your […]
80-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER SCARES OFF BURGLARS
NJ Logan, an 80-year-old- grandmother, was upstairs resting following recent hip replacement surgery when she heard a bunch of “commotion” coming from the first floor of her home in Holmes Beach, Florida. Mrs. Logan says she quickly realized it wasn’t her husband, as she knew he was out playing bridge. So she jumped into action […]
IS THERE ANY GOOD REASON TO CARRY WITH AN EMPTY CHAMBER?
Many people have differing views about carrying with a bullet in the chamber or not. This can be a pretty heated topic and there is not really a right or wrong answer. There are, however, a few things to consider before you make the decision to carry with one in the chamber or with the […]
FIVE STATES OF SELF AWARENESS & SELF DEFENSE
The Five States of Awareness are based on Jeff Cooper’s Color Codes and Self-Defense. By being conscious of the various states of awareness, our mind will always be in an active mode of self-defense. The five states are defined as: White – relaxed and unaware/not paying attention. Places where you are in a White state typically […]
ARE YOU PREPARED TO DEFEND YOURSELF IN A CARJACKING?
Carjacking, or the violent theft of an automobile, is one of the fastest growing crimes worldwide. Although the crime is often completed by way of intimidation, it is just as often accomplished with pre-emptive violence. Like most street crimes it happens very quickly…especially if you’re not prepared. Just as with the precautions you would take […]
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 […]
