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Why the NRA is Moving to Online Training

By Craig Martin / September 16, 2016

Most major industries and programs have some sort of online presence where they have taken something that used to require a face-to-face meeting and found a way to turn it to an online program that creates ease on both the consumer and the company. The NRA has recently taken this step with its online training programs.

Episode 52: Range Etiquette

By Riley Bowman / September 14, 2016

A few weeks ago we had a listener that is also a newer shooter ask for our take on range etiquette. To be honest we had never really given it that much thought before, so we decided it would be a good idea to talk about it during this episode. Hope you enjoy it and please chime in in the comments below with your thoughts and ideas on Range Etiquette!

Top 13 Pieces of Shooting Range Etiquette

By Craig Martin / September 13, 2016

Range Shooting has become a growing hobby for all sorts of people and with this sort of hobby, there needs to be an emphasis on etiquette. Not only because being a good person is the right thing to do, but because in this hobby there is a safety factor that has to be taken into account.

Survey Results: Gun Owner Legal Preparedness Poll

By Jacob Paulsen / September 12, 2016

In July 2016 USA Firearm Training conducted a poll among it’s email subscribers and social followers. The purpose of this poll was to discover how many gun owners have gone to the effort to find a gun attorney and to better understand what common concerns gun owners have about gun laws.

Episode 51: Training With an Elevated Heart Rate

By Riley Bowman / September 12, 2016

Today we talk about training like you fight by doing things to elevate your heart rate and stress when training. Also the latest industry and justified shooter news!

Is Your Car Really an Extension of Your Home?

By Jacob Paulsen / September 9, 2016

Now, while it is true that in some states you can carry openly or concealed in your car, as well as your home, there is no law anywhere in the country that specifically states that anything you can do in your

New Jersey Governor Rejects Anti-Gun Legislation

By Craig Martin / September 8, 2016

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie rejected legislation, last Wednesday that was set to increase the sales of personalized smart guns. Governor Christie stated that the New Jersey house legislation measure would make the state “inhospitable” to legal concealed carry gun ownership.

Episode 50: Should Training be Required

By Riley Bowman / September 7, 2016

Should there be government required minimum training in order to own a firearm, operate a firearm, or carry it concealed or openly in public? Listen to Riley and Jacob hash through the various arguments for and against legally requiring firearm training for gun owners.

How to Take the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course

By Craig Martin / September 6, 2016

This new course allows that you take the first portion of the class online and complete phase 2 of the course in person with your instructor at the range. The below tutorial will cover how to get started and complete phase 1 of the course.

Episode 49: Practice Drawing From the Holster SLOWLY

By Riley Bowman / September 5, 2016

Happy Labor Day! Today we talk about an important drawing from holster training tip and also cover the latest news stories and justified shooting stories…Don’t miss it!!

PSA: Do Not Take Your Concealed Carry Guns to Canada

By Craig Martin / August 31, 2016

In recent weeks there have been some issues at our Northern border involving tourists heading into Canada with concealed firearms. This has caused the Canadian border patrol to put out reminders for U.S. citizens traveling to the country as to just how Canada handles guns.

Episode 48: Self-Defense Situations In Which You Should NOT Use Your Gun

By Riley Bowman / August 31, 2016

Sometimes due to tactical response, sometimes due to circumstances; there are a number of situations in which you should not or cannot respond to a threat with your firearm. We review those situations today referencing a recent article published on this topic on our website

Attorney Generals and Their Power over Gun Laws

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Maura Healey is the second state attorney general to attempt a brand of gun control, by circumventing the legal order and deciding for herself what constitutes an assault rifle.

Episode 47: Drawing Spare Mags From The Pocket

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Going through the core pros and cons of semi-automatics and revolvers. It is an old debate and it applies to each of us individually as we choose the firearm to defend our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

GIVEAWAY: Celebrating 50 Episodes of The Concealed Carry Podcast

By Riley Bowman / August 29, 2016

It took some work to decide on the final format and content but little did I know how significant a part of our brand or our community the Concealed Carry Podcast would become. Now we are approaching the 50th episode of the podcast and to celebrate we are going to give away some prizes…