Jacob Paulsen
29 Concealed Carry Holsters Reviewed
Reviews and images for the most popular and awesome concealed carry holsters available. Figure out what works best for you, your lifestyle, and for your gun by checking this list.
35 Home Defense Tactics To Prevent Intruders [Updated]
We all train and prepare to be able to use our firearms to defend ourselves in any life threatening situation but of course we hope we don’t have to. Today’s article will outline 29 things you can do to increase your home security and make it less likely that you will have to use the gun.
Is a Motorcycle Helmet Bulletproof?
Ok, so a lot of people count on a helmet to protect their head from asphalt at 60 mph. So it isn’t so crazy to wonder if that same helmet might protect your noggin from a bullet. Well we decided to test out the theory. We started with a .380 auto and in the video below you can see the results.
CTRL Eyewear CTRL One Glasses Review
Eyewear is a must have any time that you go out shooting. Whether that be at an indoor or outdoor range. Now there are some differences that are going to occur when you are outside vs. when you are inside with regard to light and reflectivity. Things that can vastly affect your ability to shoot as you normally would. So wouldn’t it be nice if there was a set of glasses that could adapt with you no matter what sort of light source you are going to be shooting in?
New Hampshire Now Honoring South Dakota Resident Permits
New Hampshire has updated it’s official website to indicate that it will begin to honor resident permits (both classes) from the state of South Dakota.
Delaware Will Only Honor North Dakota Class 1 Permits
The good news for those in North Dakota is that by having the option for the class 1 or class 2 permits there is a way to have reciprocity in states like Delaware. So if you travel to Delaware often and live in North Dakota its time to go get the required training and obtain your Class 1 permit.
South Carolina Will Now Honor Enhanced Permits From Mississippi
South Carolina has decided that the Enhanced permits from Mississippi meet their requirements and thus these permit holders will now be recognized and able to carry concealed in South Carolina.
This is a welcome change for Mississippi permit holders and increases the value and incentive of taking the necessary class to get the enhanced state permit!
Common Concealed Carry Positions [INFOGRAPHIC]
One of the most important things I tell my new concealed carry students is to experiment with different Carry Positions if the first thing they try doesn’t work for them. In an effort to show the various and most popular positions and discuss the greater benefits of each we have created the below infographic.
Reasons I Fear National Reciprocity as a Gun Owner
Consider for a moment that you are New Jersey, Hawaii, or New York City. You have always maintained the ability to NOT honor permits from any state and not to issue them to your own residents. You feel comfortable
USA Firearm Training Acquires Concealed Carry Clothiers
For Immediate Release: December 19th, 2016 Riley Bowman 303-562-1662 Denver, CO: USA Firearm Training today announced its acquisition of Concealed Carry Clothiers LLC out of Rhode Island. The acquisition of…
Missouri Permitless Carry Goes Into Effect
On January 1st 2017 Senate Bill 656 goes into effect. This new law allows open and concealed carry throughout the state, for those 18 years or older, without a concealed carry permit. It remains illegal, however, for domestic violence offenders and felons to carry a firearm. This was a good battle in the state legislature.
Washington State Ceases to Honor Permits From Tennessee
Washington has reconsidered Tennessee given that Tennessee no longer fits the three criteria that Washington State uses to determine which concealed carry permits will be honored.
What Makes a Great Instructor and How Do You Find One?
Finding a good instructor can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. A few good reviews and a military background are not generally the best indicators.
Minnesota Drops Reciprocity For 4 States
Effective January 1st 2017 Minnesota will no longer honor Concealed Carry Permits from Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In addition, Minnesota will no longer honor the basic permits from North Dakota or South Dakota but will continue to honor the class 1 license from both North and South Dakota.
UPDATED: Buying Guns as Gifts – Law and Best Practices
In an effort to provide better information for our students and readers we’ve updated an older article on our website about the laws and best practices in buying guns as gifts.
