Jacob Paulsen

Maine Now Honors Permits from 16 New States

By Jacob Paulsen / October 15, 2015

On June 5th, 2015 Legislative Document 868 was signed into law by Governor Paul LePage of Maine. Described as “An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits” the change removes the power from the state police to enter into reciprocity agreements and instead forces Maine to recognize any resident permit from any state that also honors the Maine Concealed Handgun permit.

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Free eBook and Weekly Survival Articles

By Jacob Paulsen / October 14, 2015

Also, as a way of “bringing everyone up to speed” we have compiled all of the past articles we have written and published them as a digital book called “Survive Anything.” This book is available for free to any member of our website. Just login and look at the bottom of your profile page in order to access it.

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Olive Garden Employee Refuses Service to Uniformed Police Officer

By Jacob Paulsen / October 12, 2015

When I first saw the headline I thought it was a joke. I know there are a lot of businesses out there that have policies against firearms… anyone who carries concealed is familiar with that reality. I have never heard of a business refusing to serve a law enforcement officer.

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Concealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed

By Jacob Paulsen / October 9, 2015

The firearm carrying citizen went into a store bathroom and was followed by another man who attacked him with a punch in the face. When the firearm owner fell to the ground the attacker stole his firearm from him and turned it on the gun owner.

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Soft Launch of USA Firearm Resources App in Google Play

By Jacob Paulsen / October 8, 2015

If you have an Android device (Google operating system) we would strongly like to request that you consider downloading our app and giving it a whirl. We are anxious to get feedback from real users so we can work on the next version. I’m sure there is room for improvement but need you to tell us where to start.

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Justified Shooters September 2015 Edition

By Jacob Paulsen / September 30, 2015

Six recent examples of stories of legally armed citizens who legally drew their firearms in self-defense. It is important for us to remember that we train and prepare for situations that really do happen every day.

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Directories for Gun Businesses – Where to List Your Business For Free

By Jacob Paulsen / September 23, 2015

That said, I decided that in the best interest of these business owners I would give them some direction today on where else they can list their business to help drive more customers.

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Should We Ban Machetes Too?

By Jacob Paulsen / September 18, 2015

Two recent news stories involving home invasions and machetes give contrasting ideas of the role that firearms play both for law abiding citizens and for criminals.

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Gun Falls Out Onto Ground at Tampa Movie Theater

By Jacob Paulsen / September 16, 2015

So the lesson for us all to remember today is that we have an obligation to safety for ourselves and for others to secure our firearms well. Invest in a quality holster with strong retention and use it properly. Don’t handle, fiddle with, or remove the firearm unless absolutely necessary. Remember the off duty officer who shot himself in an elevator a little while back?

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Patriot Day – 3 Lessons for All Patriots

By Jacob Paulsen / September 11, 2015

Plenty has been written about potential conspiracies and Government cover ups. My purpose today is to focus on some of the most foundational lessons I learned that day and the need to keep them fresh in our minds.

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Delaware Now Honors Idaho’s Enhanced Concealed Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / September 6, 2015

Good news for Idaho residents who have the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry permit. It is now valid and recognized in Delaware. Additional information about Delaware and the states with whom they have reciprocity visit the site below.

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Share With America Which Local Businesses Don’t Support Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / August 27, 2015

For those of you who are reading this and have been carrying concealed for several years we would like to make this formal request that you visit the directory and submit to that section any businesses that prohibit firearms in their locations.

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Law Enforcement – To Inform or Not to Inform

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2015

Today’s article is not meant to focus on all the things wrong with New Jersey or any other state. I feel that the above story and many others like it make an American gun owner ask the question, “Should I inform law enforcement that I have my firearm or not?”

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Interview with John Wallace – Founder of LASR – Laser Training Software

By Jacob Paulsen / August 13, 2015

This video recording of my interview with John is focused on telling the story of L.A.S.R. and getting to understand the upcoming and burgeoning industry of laser simulated training within the Firearm Training industry.

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Minnesota Drops Four States and Adds Eight to Reciprocity List

By Jacob Paulsen / August 11, 2015

In the 2015 legislative session in Minnesota a law passed that changed the requirement for permit reciprocity from the phrase “Substantially similar” to “similar.” Due to this change the Department of Public Safety has re-evaluated the state permits it will honor and has made some significant changes.

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