016 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, […]
Benefits of an Active Retention Holster
There is a good deal of misunderstanding regarding holster retention. Essentially, there are two forms of retention that holsters have: passive or active. Passive retention refers to the ability of the holster to hold the gun in place during activity, but the user needs only pull the gun from the holster with greater or lesser […]
8 MISTAKES PEOPLE COMMONLY MAKE IN SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
I like to think I’ve seen it all when it comes to firearms techniques. There isn’t really one ‘right way’ for self-defense firearms training; however there are many wrong ways. Here are 8 of the most common mistakes people make: Taking Bad Advice Just because someone owns a lot of guns or is […]
Concealed Carry Advice for Beginners
You’ve recently bought a handgun and qualified for a concealed carry permit. Now it’s time to learn more. Here is some advice from experienced concealed carry weapon owners. Focus on Holsters If you’ve just bought your first pistol and a holster for it, you know what a daunting task it is to get just the […]
Concealed Carry Holster Alternatives
You’ve finally chosen the concealed carry weapon you want. Now you are faced with selecting just the right holster for that handgun. There is a wide variety of holster styles in a range of materials, styles, sizes and even colors. Let’s look at the ones polls have indicated are favorites among those with concealed carry […]
Concealed Carry No Assurance against Harm when Making Private Transactions
Carrying a concealed weapon is often with an intent of self-protection. However, it’s no guarantee. A Houston, Texas man with a concealed carry permit set up a meeting to buy a PlayStation gaming console. He used the app Letgo. At the seller’s apartment complex in the dark a masked man approached the buyer carrying a […]
How to Promote Responsible Concealed Carry: First Steps
The new Concealed Reciprocity legislation has forced all states to accept the concealed carry permits of other states. This act has also shone a light of the question of responsible concealed carry. photo courtesy of pixabay.com How can we as individuals encourage responsible concealed carry? If you personally want to commit to being a […]
Why Concealed Carry?
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com There are several reasons people of all ages and walks of life decide to concealed carry a weapon. Personal protection is certainly at the top of the list. Many feel a sense of comfort and safety when carrying a concealed weapon. Of necessity you may carry a weapon. Perhaps you […]
Why Concealed Carry Weapons Should be Legal
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com When it comes to carrying a concealed weapon, debates about the pros and cons rage. Practically everyone is extremely for—or against. On this issue no one seems undecided. I frequently have to defend my pro-gun position to those who are vehemently opposed. This has caused me to prepare a list of […]
Should Guns be Allowed on Campuses?
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Recently, there have been shootings on several American university campuses. The one most pointed to by anti-gun groups is the deadly killings in 2007 at Virginia Tech University. Incidents like these have prompted states to consider legislation banning concealed carry guns on campuses. Anti-gun groups state that mass shootings […]
