Teaching Kids to Use a Concealed Carry Weapon
In the light of school shootings, there has been a public outcry about teaching kids to shoot. However, kids can learn some valuable lessons from learning to shoot a firearm. But, it’s important that the timing be right. Here are some steps to take before that first shooting experience: Don’t assume that, because you enjoy […]
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 post secondary 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 […]
GREAT HANDGUNS TO PURCHASE WITH YOUR TAX REFUND
When is the best time to purchase a new handgun? A lot of gun sales take place around the Christmas season but the tax season is another popular time to buy. Just like Money you get for Christmas, many people think of a tax refund as bonus money that they can use to spend on […]
IS IT LUCK OF THE IRISH OR HEROIC CITIZENSHIP WHEN CONCEALED CARRIERS STOP A CRIME OR AID A VICTIM?
It seems that every time you read the newspaper or watch the news on TV, people who carry guns are almost always portrayed as killers, mass murders, criminals etc. While crime and killings are unfortunately a part of our society, sometimes someone carrying a gun is a heroic citizen that a victim was lucky enough […]
GUN OWNERSHIP VS. GUN VIOLENCE
The ownership and control of guns is one of the most widely debated issues in the U.S. Gun rights advocates state that increased ownership of guns will result in a decrease in crime and that gun control laws will just limit access to law abiding citizens and make them more vulnerable to armed criminals. […]
FLORIDA CREATES A GUARDIAN PROGRAM ENABLING TEACHERS TO CARRY
In the aftermath of the deadly Valentines Day shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a school-safety bill on March 9, 2018 that places new restrictions on guns and institutes new safety measures in schools. The bill raises the minimum age to buy […]
GUN OWNERS ARE OFTEN CITIZENS EXERCISING RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES
In recent months, there has been a lot of bad press about gun owners due to gun violence perpetrated by criminals and disturbed individuals. People have a tendency to react to bad events by grouping everyone that owns a gun in to the same category. However, many gun owners are law abiding citizens that exercise […]
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. If you plan to carry, make sure you carry legally-get a license. If you plan to carry, you need to know the rules of engagement. If you plan to carry, you need […]
WHEN IS THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE JUSTIFIED?
If you keep or carry a gun for self-defense, you should understand the circumstances under which the use of deadly force is warranted. In 49 states (all except Texas), lethal force is only authorized when serious harm is presumed to be imminent. Even in situations where self-defense is legally justified, there can be serious civil […]
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 […]
