Jacob Paulsen

How to Avoid Retail Stores For Guns and Ammunition

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2015

Some thoughts about the best way to avoid public gun stores and go online to purchase firearms and ammunition. Buying guns online is generally more economic and more convenient.

Concealed Carry in Kansas Without Permit Signed Into Law

By Jacob Paulsen / April 3, 2015

Kansas has joined five other states in allowing locals 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without the need of a permit. The new law, signed in by Governor Brownback on April 2nd, goes into effect on July 1st. Local citizens will still be able to apply for the Kansas concealed weapon permit if they wish to carry outside the state in those states that honor the permit.

The First Breathable Holster – StealthGearUSA IWB Holster Review

By Jacob Paulsen / April 2, 2015

My favorite thing about the holster is the patent pending fabric on the back that breathes and allows air to flow. Especially in hotter weather there is a tendency for IWB holsters to get a little sweaty and nasty. This one doesn’t.

Five Examples of Firearm Related Self Defense

By Jacob Paulsen / March 31, 2015

Sometimes reading these stories helps us remember why we do what we do and how important it is that we train. Here are 5 recent news stories to share with you.

Three Shooting Drills from Mike Hughes With Next Level Training

By Jacob Paulsen / March 26, 2015

I thought I would share with everyone 3 of Mike’s older videos on the channel that I think represent some quality drills that reflect trigger control, grip, stance, and movement. Enjoy and might I suggest that you…

CCW Permit Reciprocity Map Generator

By Jacob Paulsen / March 24, 2015

This is the first online map generator of its kind that takes into consideration the factor that some states will honor a permit from another state only if that permit is in the hand of a resident from that state.

Ohio Now Recognizes Valid Permits From All States

By Jacob Paulsen / March 23, 2015

The change that effects the greatest number of people is that Ohio will now recognize any valid permit from any US state in Ohio. So if your permit was recently not honored in Ohio you now have some additional flexibility when you travel to the Buckeye State. This is also good for Ohio permit holders as Colorado and Georgia are returning the favor and will now honor the Ohio permit.

This is the Script to Use When Contacting Schools About Eddie Eagle

By Jacob Paulsen / March 16, 2015

Eddie Eagle is a program launched by the NRA to help protect kids from guns and accidents related to guns. Do you remember the DARE program? Cop goes into school and tells kids not to do drugs? Same kind of concept but with centered around teaching the kids not to play with guns.

ATF Give Up On Ammo Ban Against Pressure from Gun Owners and the NRA

By Jacob Paulsen / March 12, 2015

For now the battle is won. Under pressure from both chambers of the US Congress, the NRA’s huge membership, the administration has taken a turn and stopped it’s plan to ban a popular and inexpensive ammunition used by the AR-15 rifle.

The National Firearm Business Directory Launch

By Jacob Paulsen / February 19, 2015

The directory is a compilation of businesses that are either in the firearm industry (ranges, stores, instructors, gunsmiths, etc) or businesses that prohibit firearms. Thus if you are trying to find a gun dealer or shooting range near you a quick visit to the directory will help you.

This is the Top Firearm Training Video on YouTube and Its ALL Wrong

By Jacob Paulsen / February 19, 2015

A quick search on YouTube and you will find the most viewed video for firearm training is a video that reviews a few drills used by Russian Special Forces for advanced handgun training.

2015 Updated “Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” Book Now Available

By Jacob Paulsen / January 29, 2015

Aside from being favorably reviewed by a host of magazine editors, the book is sold at the NRA’s famous national firearms museum and used by the National Football League and National Basketball Association as reference material for their security directors and players.

I Call This the Concealed Carry Minimalist Solution

By Jacob Paulsen / January 15, 2015

The Technaclip is a super simple solution to concealed carry that removes having any holster at all. Put simply, the technaclip is a metal clip that installs onto the weapon so as to add a simple “belt-like” clip to the gun itself. Here is a good picture that illustrates the product

This Police Officer Shot Himself Because He Didn’t Train For This

By Jacob Paulsen / January 13, 2015

When trying to re-holster the weapon he had an issue dealing with the jacket he was wearing and in the process he pulled the trigger and the shot ricocheted off the elevator wall and struck him.

Best New Years Resolutions Around Firearm Training

By Jacob Paulsen / January 1, 2015

Set yourself some specific and measurable goals around being prepared. Goals may include a plan to purchase certain gear or to go to the range to train more often. Below are outlined some common goals you may consider for 2015.