SHOULD YOU GET YOUR CCW PERMIT IN AN ONLINE COURSE?
There are many methods for concealed carry training that are available including getting your CCW online. So how do you ferret out the best method of obtaining your concealed carry permit? For me it all comes down to what these courses actually deliver to their students. There are some online courses that only involve having […]
The 8 Eight Best Ankle Gun Holsters for Everyday Carry
You’ve finally purchased yourself a new handgun. You’ve taken all the courses, and you now know how to use it. Now, you just need a convenient way to conceal and carry it. You’ve seen advertisements for different types of holsters, and ankle holsters seem like the most practical choice for your lifestyle. An ankle holster […]
Advice to heed if you’re new to training with a firearm
We see many people within the shooting community/industry emphasize the importance of getting educated and trained in the proper use of firearms. However it seems that more often than not a large amount of these people talk about training with a firearm within the context of tactical/defensive shooting or techniques and not many discuss the […]
WILL WE FINALLY SEE A NATIONAL POLICY ON CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY AND RECIPROCITY?
Gun ownership in all forms is a lot more socially acceptable then it was 10 years ago. The laws around firearms ownership and carrying a handgun have experienced a fair amount of change. Constitutional carry is gaining ground, and there’s an ongoing push for nationwide CCW reciprocity. Constitutional Carry Fourteen states now do not require […]
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 total […]
2016 SAW RECORD INCREASE IN CCW HOLDERS IN MINNESOTA
By the end of 2016, the number of concealed carry permits in Minnesota was 265,728 according to the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That is a 60% increase from 2015. Interestingly, Ohio and South Dakota also saw record increases in the number of concealed carry permits issued in 2016. Nationally, the concealed-carry […]
Why Businesses Should Think Twice Before Displaying a “No Concealed Weapons” sign
In a world of peace and reason, a perfect universe, there would be no need for any sort of weapon. But do we live in paradise? Reality is far from that. On the contrary, the world is a place where crimes are occur every minute somewhere on the planet. In the US, this is especially […]
CAN BUSINESSES RESTRICT WHETHER EMPLOYEES AND PATRONS CAN CARRY CONCEALED?
Federal and state job safety laws require employers to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe workplace. In order to minimize their own legal risk and promote a safe work environment, employers often will implement workplace violence policies that include a ban on weapons at the workplace. Currently, there is no federal law that regulates […]
Another Victory for Constitutional Carry
Last week a New Hampshire “Constitutional Carry” bill passed its final step in the state House, passing by a vote of 200-97. It previously passed the Senate and will now move to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, who has been backing the bill. A coalition of 19 sponsors introduced Senate Bill 12 (SB12) on Jan. 5. […]
5 Reasons You Need Firearms Training
Getting hands on firearms training is important. It is not enough to visit the firing range and do some target shooting or watch a video on how to shoot your pistol. Having the best pistol, ammunition or equipment will not guarantee that you are able to protect yourself and your family. Here are 5 reasons […]
