Training
You will respond as you have trained. Get the best training you can find.
(Listed in no specific order, not by any ranking)

• Student of the Gun - Paul Markel
  The goal of this site is to use the ever-evolving medium of the Internet to inform,
  educate, and on occasion entertain those interested in personal defense, training,
  and firearms related topics.
• Defense Training International
  John Farnam, president of DTI, is considered the top handgun instructor in the nation. He has personally trained thousands of federal, state and local law enforcement personnel as well as civilians in the tactical use of firearms. He has authored three books on the subject -- "The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning," "The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun and Rifle Shooting" and "The Street Smart Gun Book" and has produced numerous training videos. Each year John and his wife Vicki travel across the country teaching the latest concepts in defensive marksmanship and tactics. Courses are available for a variety of defensive weapons and situations.
• ArmsVault
  At ArmsVault, we do our best to ensure that each link on our site is a genuine firearms or tactical related link. Our goal is to be the ultimate source for firearm and tactical related information on the web.
• Gunsite Training Center
  Probably the best known school in the country
• Arizona & Utah CCW Classes – Defensive Firearm Training
  CCW Permit Classes for AZ & UT. No residency requirements. Carry in over 30 states. Also provide Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Defensive Handgun Training. Instructor former Law Enforcement (LAPD) and Military (USMC). Instructed thousands in the art of self defense & concealed carry.
• Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
  Good physical plant, well funded operation (currently in Bakersfield CA
• Evan Marshall's Shooting Center
  Marshall's Shooting Center is Mid-Michigan's premiere gun shop and indoor range. This 14-lane, state-of-the-art facility houses some of the most advanced targeting and air handling systems available. In addition to the standard stationary shooting targets, Range Safety Officers can also create a number of different target sequences designed to challenge and enhance the performance of each level of shooter. The Retail Center offers an excellent selection of handguns, shotguns, and rifles at competitive prices. They also offer a wide selection of range rental handguns, rifles, and shotguns at very reasonable rates.
• American CCW
  Get a Florida and Utah CCW Gun Permit for concealed firearms carry in 31+ states
• Thunder Ranch
  An excellent defensive training academy
• RangeMaster
  Located in Memphis, Tennessee RangeMaster is the most advanced indoor pistol range and personal protection training facility in the United States.
• Personal Defense Solutions
  Personal Defense Solutions offers the Florida Non-resident 28-State Concealed Carry Permit Class at gun shows and shooting ranges, and provides basic, intermediate and advanced defensive handgun training. PDS is also the source for quality personal defense accessories, such as precision crafted concealment holsters, concealment vests, and informative firearm books to enhance your personal security.
  
• Sheperd School Inc.
  Located in Dickson, TN the Sheperd School offers classes for the Tennessee handgun carry permit, a non-resident Utah concealed firearm license course,TN armed, unarmed, baton and chemical spray security guard certifications, NRA courses in home firearm safety, basic pistol, personal protection in the home, and Refuse To Be A Victim.
• American Self-Defense Institute
  A first rate self-defense course.
• Gunfighters Ltd
  A State Policeman who teaches weapons courses around the country.
• Barney's Police and Hunting Supplies
  Barney's is Acadiana's ONLY indoor shooting range and training facility in South Central Louisiana. They have 8 pistol lanes and 4 rifle lanes. They cater to law enforcement and the general public. And, they offer rental guns (including machine guns), ammunition, targets, a full line of firearms and accessories as well as training courses.
• Collier's Ex-Caliber Inc. (C-X-C) trains responsible people in firearm use.
  Located 20 miles NW of Tucson, AZ CXC has over 20 years of training experience in the fields of law enforcement and security. Unlike gun stores that sell firearms and "side-line" in training, we are exclusively in the business of TRAINING. Our mission is to provide professional training to responsible people in the fields of safety, security and firearms use.
• CD Shoot
  We serve the Greater Houston area and understand how important gun safety is to everyone. So we offer shooting instruction, handgun safety, concealed weapons courses, and Texas Parks & Wildlife's hunters' education courses.
• Contour Inc.
  Located in Greenville, South Carolina Contour, Inc is your place for long-range marksmanship, concealed weapons permit and firearms training plus home defense instruction.
• Foothills Firearms Training Center
  Located in Liberty, South Carolina Foothills Firearms Training Center offers concealed weapons permit courses, NRA basic pistol, instructor and "Refuse To Be A Victim" classes.
• Desert Trails Gun Club and Training Facility
  Desert Trails Gun Club. Tucson, Arizonas newest shooting enjoyment facility. Tucsons Only Local Range. Rifle, Pistol, Archery Ranges - Cowboy Shoots! NRA, CMP, TRC, Hunter Ed, Tactical, Security Guard Training, Bench Rest, 50 Caliber, Pistol, IDPA, IPSC, High Power Rifle, NBRSA, IHMSA, Concealed Carry Weapons Training Center,Glock Armorer Certified
• The Ammo Factory
  The Ammo Factory, in Reno NV, specializes in firearms safety instruction for both handguns and rifles. They also teach the REQUIRED safety classes to obtain a Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit.
  
• CCW USA Firearms Training
  William Desy's classes are very appealing because they are designed for Residents of ANY State to get their "Non-Resident" Utah and/or Florida CCW Permit. With both of these permits you can legally carry a concealed firearm in 28 States!
• National Association of Shooting Ranges
  The Wheretoshoot web site is a valuable tool to help you locate a shooting or hunting facility that will meet your needs.
• Arizona Defensive Firearms Training
  Arizona CCW Permit Class. Concealed Carry Weapon Renewal Classes. Gun Laws. Defensive Handgun Training. Firearm Safety.
• Florida Concealed Weapon Permit and Firearms Training in South Florida
  NRA Certified Firearms instructor can teach Florida Concealed Weapons and Firearms License course as well as other Pistol and Home defense courses, Nick Spill is a licensed and armed Bodyguard and Personal Protection Specialist for South Florida.
• Michigan and Ohio Personal Protection and Concealed Carry Training
  Personal Protection & Home Firearm Safety Taught under the guideline of the NRA.
  Class meets all requirements set forth by Michigan CCW Laws.
• Texas Concealed Handgun Classes in Austin
  Texas Concealed Handgun License training by Texas Department of Public Safety Certified Instructors. The Texas CHL course includes use of force, non-violent dispute resolution, and basic marksmanship in Austin, Texas.
• CHL-Texas
  Texas Concealed Handgun License training by Texas Department of Public Safety Certified Instructors. The Texas CHL course includes use of force, non-violent dispute resolution, and basic marksmanship in Austin, Texas.

Reference

• Handgunlaw.us
  A Database of Information on Carrying Firearms legally for self Defense. That is all they try to be and they do it well.
• Concealed Carry License Reciprocity State By State
  This information is provided by the "Citizen's Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms". It was current as of 15 August 2006. Please visit their main page at "www.ccrkba.org".
• GunLinks
  This is an excellent directory and search engine for gun related links.
  
• American Firearm Page
  A fine source of links to firearm and outdoor related websites.
• The Hunter's Shooting Association Internet Directory
  They have compiled one of the largest sources of hunting and shooting information available on the Internet today.
• Internet Shooting Directory
  A wealth of information for the firearms enthusiast. Home of Gun Chat.
• AeroBallistics OnLine
  In a fun way to learn this site teaches the math and physics of the field of ballistics and certain views of current political thought.
• USA CARRY - Concealed Firearm Information and Resources
  Concealed Firearm Information and Resources, containing instructions on how to obtain your concealed firearm permit, list of county and parish locations to submit your applications, Gun Ranges, Gun Stores, FFL's and more. Now that "www.packing.org" have "packed their tent" sites like this one are all the more important.
• New Jersey Weapon Laws
  NJ Weapon Laws, Forms and more
• WWW.PACKING.ORG
  National Concealed Carry Database (Concealed Weapon Database) for CCW news, tracking and cross referencing the states law on CCW Licenses, state law on guns, and contact information for the offices that issue CCW licenses. We also track all national/state gun news. (P.S. "www.packing.org" appears to have gone missing in August or September of 2006; there is another site: "http://www.ccrkba.org/reciprocity.html" which has a state by state reciprocity listing. We hope that "www.packing.org" is back up soon)

National/International Organizations

• Gun Owners of America
  A national organization with a very high priority on legal recognition for CCW
  
• The National Rifle Association of America
  Offering America's preeminent shooting, training, educational and public service programs that foster the safe, responsible ownership and use of firearms
• Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
  A sister organization of the Second Amendment Foundation without the political restrictions of being a non-profit organization
  
• American Self Defense Institute
  ASDI is a community of citizens committed to the concept of self-protection.
• IPSC Home Page
  Maybe not that practical, but still lots of fun!
• International Defensive Pistol Association
  Can we regain the original spirit of IPSC?
• The Second Amendment Foundation
  The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms. To that end, they carry on many educational and legal action programs designed to better inform the public about the gun control debate.
  
• Second Amendment Sisters(SAS)
  Second Amendment Sisters, Inc. is a non-profit organization created to inform, educate and support the development of the self-reliant women, nationwide, who consider it their fundamental right and responsibility to protect their right of self-defense as well as their children, their property and themselves from human aggression and assault.
• National Ammo Day
  The goal of National Ammo Day is to empty the ammunition from the store shelves and put that ammunition in the hands of law-abiding citizens. Make your support of the Second Amendment known--by voting with your dollars.
  
• Gun News Daily.com
  Legislation and News affecting your Second Amendment Rights.
• Citizens Commitee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
  The CCRKBA website contains valuable information regarding the Right to Keep and Bear Arms including current and proposed legislation, books regarding the second amendment, and hundreds of articles. Please feel free to peruse the information presented here, and to use it to help inform and educate others. Also, please visit another excellent site of the Second Amendment Foundation.
• American Tactical Shooters Association (ATSA)
  The goal of the ATSA Team is to help good men return to their families. Each year, for the past 14 years, ATSA sponsors the National Tactical Invitational (NTI), an event designed to test a practitioner’s skill set and abilities in the pursuit of that goal. Through this event we help to both further the proficiencies of the individual and expand the mindset of the training community at large.

State and Local Organizations

• Illinois Pro Second Amendment Resolution
  This site was begun to promote the Pro Second Amendment Resolution that is currently sweeping Illinois.
• Illinois Carry
  Dedicated to advancing concealed carry in Illinois
• State and Local Governments
  A guide to contacting state and local government agencies
• Kentucky Coalition to Carry Concealed, Inc.
  These people helped make it happen in Kentucky
• Allegheny County Sportsmen's League
  The Allegheny County Sportsmen's League is a leading pro-gun, pro-hunting non profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of our natural wildlife resources through hunting and fishing.
• IDPA club in north Texas: Collin County IDPA
  A defensive pistol club, Collin County IDPA hosts shooting matches in McKinney and near Little Elm, Texas, north of Dallas.

Miscellaneous
There is a lot of good information out there. Keep yourself informed.
Remember to support the people who are fighting for our rights.

• Spwenger's Defensive Use of Firearms
  Be sure to check his links page
• GunHoo: Gun Pages Central
  A searchable database of gun-related links
• GunBroker.com
  Buy, sell or bid on firearms, shooting related and outdoor gear. Alot of useful information too.
• GunsAmerica
  The Honor System Gun Classifieds
• Defense Master Knives
  Name brand knives at wholesale prices.
• Body Security
  They have a huge variety of quality, yet affordable self defense products. From stun guns to pepper sprays, butterfly and tactical knives, martial arts equipment and more! FREE GIFT!
• PersonalArms
  Visit PersonalArms.com for the lowest prices on pepper spray, stun guns and other self defense products. Find it for less and we will pay the difference plus $5.
• GunFax
  GunFax is the FREE gun newsletter with free classifieds, gun show listings, and much more, as well as special services for gun businesses such as gun shops, gunsmiths, and gun clubs.
• David Wade Harris engraving
  David Wade Harris traditional Firearms and gun engraving; from the engraving lineage of Weldon Bledsoe and Cole Agee.
• Panther Stun Guns
  Panther Stun Guns- Purchase the best stun guns in the world, at the best price at Panther Stun Guns.com
• ArmaLube synthetic firearms lubricant
  ArmaLube is a multi-dimensional, full synthetic firearms lubricant. It is a superior metal conditioner as well as a conventional fluid film gun oil, featuring uniquely engineered chemical composition.
• Ballistic Review
  Ballistic Review - A Web Dedicated to Firearms Ammunition Ballistics - External and Terminal Ballistics. The Science ofthe Flight of Projectiles. Firearms Training. Host to the Glock List - An Open Forum for the Discussion of the Glock Handgun.
• Gift for Him
  Welcome to eknives.com. Your home for gifts for him like Swiss Army knives and Lord of the Rings Collectibles.
• Code Name Insight
  Info and links for military, feds, survivalists, techies, etc
• Crime Time Publishing Co.
  Crime Time Publishing Co. - Investigator Books, Software and Information & Free Public Records
• Duke's Global Links
  Duke's Global Links.com is a convenient Directory of Web Sites from the United States of America & Around the World. Duke's Global Links.com provides a powerful resource for serious researchers, concerned citizens, and anyone who needs a quick and easy guide to information on the World Wide Web. Total External Links Count is over 3000.
• CoolGunStuff.Com
  Supplier of guns, ammo, and gun accessories. Very low prices on cool gun stuff. Fast expanding selection for the serious gun enthusiast.
• 4 Star Military Surplus
  Over 100,000 New, Used and Surplus Items. Camouflage, Clothing, BDU's, Tents and other Supplies for Camping, Hunting, Survival, Hiking, Climbing and so much more

Holsters
Holsters and related gear

• CovertCarrier
  Carry a pistol IWB without a traditional holster, case or pouch.
• Don Hume Leather
  Don Hume Leathergoods has long been regarded as one of the finest leathergoods manufacturers in the world, consistently supplying law enforcement and private sector concealment carry gun holsters, shoulder rigs, magazine holders, handcuff cases, baton holders, radio holders, mace holders, badge holders, glove pouches, flashlight holders, cell phone holders, and accessories in quality leather and nylon.
• Obenauf's Fine Leather Care
  Obenauf's fine leather care products for holsters, gunbelts and most things leather.
• Rocky Mountain Tactical
  
• Hersey 4-Way Holster
  Hersey 4-Way Holster is a versatile rig for 1911 size autopistols that would work well with our vests.
• Kirkpatrick Leather Co.
  Holsters and accessories, especially for Cowboy Action Shooting

Body Armor
We get calls asking if our concealment vests are bulletproof...NO THEY ARE NOT!! That is NOT their purpose. Neither is body armor very useful for concealing a firearm that can rapidly be brought to bear. But if you feel the need to augment your concealment vest with body armor these folks should be able to help you. Recheck your measurements; you may need to size-up on your concealment vest.

• BulletProofME.com Body Armor/Bullet proof Vests
  Brand-name bullet proof vests, clothing, tactical body armor, and accessories at discounted prices. Plus in-depth information on ballistic protection to put the odds in YOUR favor.

Opinions
We may not agree with everyone's opinion, but we will fight for our Constitution and our Bill of Rights which guarantees all Americans the right to have an opinion.

• FirearmsTalk.com
  Firearms, Guns & Weapons community discussion forums. Galleries, Reviews, Articles, Links and much more.
• www.awbansunset.com
  Fighting for the expiration of the 1994 assault weapons ban.
• Concealed Carry, Inc
  Concealed Carry, Inc presents gun news updated hourly! Your source for the latest on guns, the status of the Second Amendment and what is going on gunwise in Illinois. Or, as they put it: "Keeping an eye on Chicago's Big Dummies, Second Responders and assorted whacked out anti-gunners."
• Doing Freedom
  The freedom how-to magazine! Information for living free.