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 […]
SHOULD STATES LOWER THE MINIMUM AGE TO CARRY CONCEALED?
There is no federal law concerning the issuance of concealed-carry permits. Additionally, under federal U.S. law, it’s not unlawful for an 18-year-old to possess a handgun. The only federal restriction with relation to handguns or long guns relates to the sale of guns. Federal law prohibits the public sales of a hand gun to a […]
