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[VIDEO] Rossi Ranch Hand Lever Action Pistols

By Damon Thueson / February 22, 2016

Damon and Ron look at Pistol Cartridge Lever Actions. The Rossi Ranch Hand is available in several models and several popular pistol calibers.

Tactical Home Defense Tips From EJ Owens

By Jacob Paulsen / February 19, 2016

Based on my team’s research a home invasion is the most common place for you to need to use deadly force and deploy firearm related defense tactics so this is a critical topic. EJ’s course consists of hours of quality video content that addresses every aspect of home defense you could imagine.

CHL Holder Saves Woman’s Live and is Fired by Employer

By Jacob Paulsen / February 18, 2016

Stephanie’s daughter drew a knife and proceeded to stab her mother repeatedly in the next, abdomen, and back. A valet parking employee, Didarul Sarder of the building saw the activity and acted swiftly. He drew his legally concealed firearm and told the attacker to stop.

Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes

By Riley Bowman / February 17, 2016

Do you see yourself as someone who would intervene to stop a crime? We’ve been studying the potential legal consequences that can come when gun owners cross a very simple and hard line that can get them charged with felonies.

Nebraska Now Honoring South Dakota Enhanced Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / February 16, 2016

Delaware has begun to honor South Dakota enhanced concealed carry permits. So, for you SD residents who go to Delaware all the time this is great news!

Supreme Court Justice and Gun Advocate Antonin Scalia Dies

By Jacob Paulsen / February 16, 2016

Antonin was a long time advocate for the second amendment and wrote the decision in the D.C. V. Heller case in 2008. The most significant ruling on guns in the last decade, the supreme court ruled, in a 5/4 vote, that the constitution protects an individual’s rights to own a firearm for personal use.

VIDEO VersaCarry – IWB Holster System [REVIEW]

By Damon Thueson / February 15, 2016

Damon and Ron look at the VersaCarry holster system. Its unique for sure, allowing for right or left handed IWB carry. Not fully firearm specific.

Bringing an End to Gun-Free Zones On Military Installations

By Riley Bowman / February 12, 2016

After a bill to expand military service members’ rights to carry weapons on military bases and installations and defend themselves failed in the US Congress, the US Air Force began encouraging base commanders to use their already existing authority to train and arm service members with defensive weapons. This, too, after an Air Force study concluded that having more armed service members might help stop or prevent other similar shootings and attacks from happening again in the future.

Delaware Now Honoring South Dakota Enhanced Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / February 11, 2016

Delaware has begun to honor South Dakota enhanced concealed carry permits. So, for you SD residents who go to Delaware all the time this is great news!

Florida Man Survives Attempt On His Life With His Concealed Handgun

By Jacob Paulsen / February 11, 2016

According to WFLA, one man grabbed him while the other suspect drew his firearm and pointed it at the victim. He was able to wrestle himself loose enough to reach for and retrieve his own firearm.

Getting Started In Lock Picking

By Jacob Paulsen / February 10, 2016

This is why I feel strongly that anyone committed to survival should become a student of lock picking. There are endless numbers of offensive and defensive circumstances in which

The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker [Book Review]

By Damon Thueson / February 10, 2016

We always tell our students about the importance of constant learning but they may not realize that a great form of learning is the old traditional reading of a book.

Making the RSO Your Best Friend

By Jacob Paulsen / February 5, 2016

Some time ago I wrote an article about why we often don’t recommend training at a public gun range due to the concerns for one’s safety. Today I want to suggest that if you do train at a public gun range you should make the RSO your new best friend.

Georgia Homeowner Fights Off Violent Attackers and Starts Shooting

By Jacob Paulsen / February 4, 2016

Things went bad and the homeowner began to physically wrestle with the intruders. Later they would be found with zip ties so it has been assumed by media outlets that the intruders may have attempted to secure or tie up the homeowner but they failed.

Speed Shooting Competition With LASR

By Jacob Paulsen / February 3, 2016

In the video you see the LASR software and we are shooting with SIRTs from NLT. Coupon codes and links are below if interested. Racing drills like this have good and bad aspects. The good is that you act with legitimate…