Should Concealed Carry be Allowed in the Workplace?
Presently, although concealed carry is allowed in all states, many businesses have rules that prohibit employees from carrying in the workplace. As owners or renters of the private space, it is their right to make it a no guns property. There are several reasons for this decision. The business may be operating out of leased […]
Why Moms Should Concealed Carry
I know what you’re thinking: here we go. A message from a rabid pro-weapons proponent. This isn’t like that! For years I sided with my friends, fellow moms who were opposed to having guns in their homes. As a group, we didn’t support gun ownership. We hated guns. We could not imagine ourselves ever carrying […]
Tennessee Gun Laws
Tennessee is a “shall issue” state when it comes to issuing gun permits. This means that, as long as you qualify to carry a weapon and have fulfilled the permit requirements, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security will issue you a permit. Presently, if you are a citizen who fits requirements for age and […]
Self-Defense: Canadian versus American Laws
A significant majority of those who have purchased handguns have done so for self-defense. Media coverage of muggings, home invasions and mass killings always trigger a rash of new weapons ownership as the public responds to concerns about protecting themselves, their loved ones and their property. Concealed carry is legal in all American states. Many […]
5 Things to Think about When You Pocket Carry
It has become sort of trendy among concealed carriers to carry concealed in their pocket. It’s handy, doesn’t require the purchase of a special carry belt and many consider it quite comfortable. You don’t want to put just any gun in your pocket. Stuffing a .44 Magnum in your pocket would be pretty uncomfortable if […]
HOW TO CHOOSE A CONCEALED CARRY PURSE WITH STYLE
Women who carry concealed have a harder time trying to determine where to conceal their handgun. The reason is that women are built differently and dress differently than men. Traditionally, holsters were built for men to wear on their belt, on their ankle or on their shoulder. Women have more curves to work around and […]
EDUCATORS THAT ARE CONCEALED CARRIERS SPEAK OUT
After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. In February, calls to arm teachers and school personnel have intensified. Both President Trump and the National Rifle Association argue that enabling school officials to shoot back could save lives and could deter potential assailants from entering a school. Teachers are already carrying concealed guns in a […]
YOU PASSED THE COURSE AND GOT YOUR PERMIT. NOW WHAT?
Many shooters have difficulty after they have finished their handgun safety and training course and gotten their permit trying to figure out what to do next. In most sports, you take the training skills classes and then go out a play a game, join a team or play at the gym or rec league in […]
TIPS FOR CARRYING CONCEALED THIS SUMMER
Now that summer is coming, the temperatures are rising and extra layers of clothing are coming off. The same problem challenges those of us who choose to protect ourselves with concealed carry every year: how can I keep my firearm out of plain view while maintaining some level of comfort? There are three locations […]
ARE YOUR CCW SKILLS LACKING?
A concealed carry class is one of the first steps you can take towards expanding your gun knowledge, improving your self-defense plan, and preparing for future threats. Any proficient concealed carrier hones their skills at the range, but a Concealed Carry Weapons class taught by a certified handgun instructor can boost your firearms skills up […]
