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Episode 59: 3 Examples of Dumb Things a CCWer Should Never Do!

By Riley Bowman / October 10, 2016

Today’s episode features 3 incredible justified shooter stories–all from Texas! Today’s training tip is about transitioning focus from the target to the front sight, a critical skill for shooting at and transitioning between multiple targets rapidly and accurately! Listen in!!

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Hundreds of Justified Shootings Every Year. Are You Prepared if Called Upon?

By Craig Martin / October 7, 2016

We talk a lot about justified shootings here at USA Firearm Training. It is a major portion of our concealed carry podcast every single week. It is an unfortunate reality that…

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America’s Murder Rate: Should You Prepare for the Worst?

By Craig Martin / October 6, 2016

Recently the FBI released its crime statistics for the year of 2015 and for the first time since 2012 the number of homicides increased. In 2014 there were 14,249 people murdered in the United States and in 2015 that number increased to 15,696. That is a 10.8 percent increase.

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9mm vs 45 Has The Marine Corps Settled It?

By Riley Bowman / October 5, 2016

After two decades where MARSOC operators were allowed to carry a custom-built Colt 1911 chambered in .45ACP, in early 2015 the door was cracked open allowing for them to choose Glock 19’s (chambered in 9mm) instead of their larger counterpart. Well that door has now been opened and shut, and it has been shut for good on John M. Browning’s classic 1911 design. This recent policy and operational change means the U.S. Marine Corps’ own special arm of SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) have also come to terms with the age old debate of 9mm vs. .45ACP.

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How Much Power Does the President Have Over Gun Control?

By Craig Martin / October 4, 2016

A key issue in this and many other presidential elections has been gun control. It seems that throughout the years, the gun control debate heats up as the road to the presidential election begins, due to the immense power that the president wields. But just how much of that power can be enforced in the world of guns? Let’s take a closer look.

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New Jersey Governor Rejects Anti-Gun Legislation

By Craig Martin / September 8, 2016

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie rejected legislation, last Wednesday that was set to increase the sales of personalized smart guns. Governor Christie stated that the New Jersey house legislation measure would make the state “inhospitable” to legal concealed carry gun ownership.

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PSA: Do Not Take Your Concealed Carry Guns to Canada

By Craig Martin / August 31, 2016

In recent weeks there have been some issues at our Northern border involving tourists heading into Canada with concealed firearms. This has caused the Canadian border patrol to put out reminders for U.S. citizens traveling to the country as to just how Canada handles guns.

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Attorney Generals and Their Power over Gun Laws

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Maura Healey is the second state attorney general to attempt a brand of gun control, by circumventing the legal order and deciding for herself what constitutes an assault rifle.

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Enhanced Permits and Their Role in Concealed Carry Reciprocity

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2016

Some states are now issuing both enhanced and basic concealed carry permits but what does this mean and how does it help you carry concealed in more places?

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Episode 31: British Gun Control of American Colonies

By Riley Bowman / July 4, 2016

In today’s special edition podcast we tell the story of how gun control efforts of the British in 1775 played a significant role in starting the American Revolution!

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See You at American Marksman Nationals!

By Jacob Paulsen / June 28, 2016

Our very own Riley Bowman is arguably one of the 36 top marksman in the country. Look for him on the American Marksman TV show finals.

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Episode 29: The Call for Gun Control in the Wake of Orlando

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2016

After the Orlando shooting everyone is calling for gun control and the gun grabbers want to prop up Australia as the example. We poke holes at the common arguments.

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Episode 27: Concealed Carry Isn’t Protected by 2nd Amendment & Orlando Nightclub Shooting Discussion

By Riley Bowman / June 20, 2016

Hear directly from our man on the ground in Orlando. His thoughts about the recent tragedy.

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Episode 25: Proper Trigger Safety & What Clinton Thinks About Constitutional Rights

By Riley Bowman / June 13, 2016

Riley and Jacob talk about tips and strategies for training your trigger finger to stay out of the trigger guard. Clinton has some interesting feelings about your constitutional rights…

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Episode 23: How to Reset Your Trigger – The Liberal Media Strikes Again

By Riley Bowman / June 6, 2016

Riley and Jacob talk about tips and strategies for training the trigger reset. Legislative updates in California, New Hampshire, and Missouri, while a CCWer in Houston fires back on an Active Shooter who shot 8 people.

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