Jacob Paulsen

Woman Unloads Gun At Attackers But Runs Out of Bullets

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2016

She did what most of us would do. She retrieved her firearm and when confronted she began to fire. She injured one of her attackers and that is when her nightmare really began.

Mississippi Constitutional Carry Signed Into Law

By Jacob Paulsen / April 18, 2016

Today I signed House Bill 786 to give churches the right to protect themselves from those who would harm them while they worship,” Governor Bryant said in a statement. “I’m a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and will continue to advocate for your right to keep and bear arms.

Sandy Hook Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers Is Going to Court

By Jacob Paulsen / April 14, 2016

Families of many of those whose lives were lost in the tragic shooting in Sandy Hook are filing a lawsuit against these companies for “making a gun they knew or should have known served no purpose but to kill large numbers of people.

ATF Rule 41F Changes Everything About Gun Trusts

By Jacob Paulsen / April 8, 2016

On July 13th, 2016 the ATF is changing their rules to put an end to this. Effective July 13th, a gun trust will no longer protect non-licensed people named in a trust from prosecution when they handle or come into possession of a NFA firearm or item.

Police Arriving On Scene Caught On Camera

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2016

Ok, stick with me this is going to be a bit of a story but it’s worth reading through this… In early April of 2016 a NBC news team was…

Wisconsin Will Only Honor South Dakota Enhanced Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / April 6, 2016

So for all you standard permit holders from South Dakota who had were so excited we are sorry to disappoint. If you travel often to Wisconsin you should consider obtaining the enhanced permit.

Easy Home Defense Tactics Article Updated

By Jacob Paulsen / April 5, 2016

Over a year ago we published a list of 20 easy to implement home defense tactics that can collectively almost guarantee you don’t have home intruders.

We have now updated and refreshed that post with more tactics and better images. We hope you will check it out.

Wisconsin Begins Recognizing Permits From 5 Additional States

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2016

The Wisconsin Attorney General’s office has updated their website to reflect that they will begin honoring concealed carry permits from five states which were not previously honored. Those states include:

Concealed Carry Man Stops Workplace Shooting Almost Turned Rampage

By Jacob Paulsen / March 31, 2016

The media wants us to believe that Good Guys can’t stop Bad Guys and that only by taking away the firearms will we end the violence. Here is a story worth sharing where the firearm, in the hands of a Good Guy, stopped what was surely going to end in multiple deaths.

Important Learnings From the Brussel’s Attack

By Jacob Paulsen / March 24, 2016

There are never stories like this that fully allow us to turn our hearts away from the sadness but I can’t help but ponder on the implications for our self-defense community.

Property Manager Shoots Burglar in Las Vegas

By Jacob Paulsen / March 24, 2016

Property Managers are in an industry where they never know what they will find. Calling on homes to do inspections, showing a rental to a potential tenant, and other situations where one has to wade into the unknown.

The Gun in the Glove Box

By Jacob Paulsen / March 22, 2016

You know you need a place to lock up the gun in the car sometimes but is the glove compartment or console the best place? Where should you lock up the gun in the truck or vehicle and why the glove box.

Houston Homeowner Shoots and Kills Burglar

By Jacob Paulsen / March 17, 2016

A man who recently moved into a quiet area in southwest Houston learned that the hard way. He heard glass breaking so he retrieved his firearm and went down the stairs. He saw the burglar coming through the door and fired at him. The intruder died.

71 Year Old Disabled Man Shoots Intruder

By Jacob Paulsen / March 10, 2016

In February 2016 a man was at home late at night when he heard a knock at the door. It was late at night so he decided not to answer. Soon after he heard the sound of breaking glass. Mr Pitts said he was in bed watching TV when he heard the glass from the back door break.

Nevada No Longer Honoring Non-Enhanced Idaho Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / March 8, 2016

If you live in Idaho and travel to Nevada frequently you should obtain the Idaho Enhanced Permit so you can continue to carry concealed.