Why You Should Already Be Prepared For the Next Riot
Now as history has shown us, people tend to channel their anger into a violent protest, which eventually leads to rioting. In light of this, USA Firearm Training is sharing some advice as to how to prepare for a possible riot.
What are you Protecting Yourself From?
If the dangers of our world all had the same solution, but this isn't a world in which every problem needs or should have the same response. If you were caught in the middle of a mugging or in a school shooting you would have a totally different solution in your mind. Hopefully, you are prepared for what to do in each of these situations, even though one of them is much more likely than the other.
Episode 58: Training With OODA Loop in Mind
What is the OODA Loop? What applications does the concept have to self-defense situations? What impact should understanding it have on your training? Listen in to find out!!…
Episode 52: Range Etiquette
A few weeks ago we had a listener that is also a newer shooter ask for our take on range etiquette. To be honest we had never really given it that much thought before, so we decided it would be a good idea to talk about it during this episode. Hope you enjoy it and please chime in in the comments below with your thoughts and ideas on Range Etiquette!
Top 13 Pieces of Shooting Range Etiquette
Range Shooting has become a growing hobby for all sorts of people and with this sort of hobby, there needs to be an emphasis on etiquette. Not only because being a good person is the right thing to do, but because in this hobby there is a safety factor that has to be taken into account.
Episode 44: Concealed Carry On Campus
A conversation discussing the politics, laws, and best practices of concealed firearms on college campuses. Students, professors, and deans and protesting and and quitting at Texas Universities. The drama isn't warranted and this is what you need to know.
Episode 33: Father Accidentally Shoots & Kills Son While Distracted
We review a bunch of reciprocity changes, talk about calling 911 and share several recent examples of good guys stopping guns plus the devastating story of how one father accidentally shot and killed his son when he was distracted for a moment. Plus we talk about and address the recent police officer-involved shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota and one man's horrific response to those in Dallas…
Episode 29: The Call for Gun Control in the Wake of Orlando
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.
Episode 27: Concealed Carry Isn’t Protected by 2nd Amendment & Orlando Nightclub Shooting Discussion
Hear directly from our man on the ground in Orlando. His thoughts about the recent tragedy.
Episode 25: Proper Trigger Safety & What Clinton Thinks About Constitutional Rights
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…
Episode 23: How to Reset Your Trigger – The Liberal Media Strikes Again
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.
The One Article That May Save Your Child’s Life
Regardless of their shooting experience, there is one aspect of gun ownership that is non negotiable and universal. Firearms safety is just something that cannot be compromised and there is no instructor worth their salt, who would disagree.
Episode 21: Training for Reloads – Florida, Ohio & WV Are In the News
Riley, Jacob and Brandon talk about tips and strategies for practicing how to effectively reload your gun. Legislative advances are made in West Virginia and Ohio, while a wheelchair-bound man and a Detroit couple are forced to defend themselves from deadly attacks and invasions.
Episode 19: Colorado Dad Barely Survives Brutal Attack
Colorado Dad Barely Survives Brutal Attack On His Family and many other news stories for American gun owners.
Episode 18: To Chamber or Not to Chamber?!
This is always one of the most controversial topics amongst gun owners–to carry their gun with a round chambered or not.
Easy Home Defense Tactics Article Updated
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.
The Gun in the Glove Box
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.
Making the RSO Your Best Friend
Some time ago I wrote an article about why we often don't recommend training at a public gun range due to the concerns for one's safety. Today I want to suggest that if you do train at a public gun range you should make the RSO your new best friend.
Dry Practice: Further Thoughts
A number of organizations issue this to students or employees for their use in clearing or loading handguns. One item called the Academy Pad, has three holes to fit inside a standard loose leaf binder.
Officer Slips On Ice and Accidentally Shoots Suspect
Here in the mountains of Colorado not to far from my home I got a reminder when reading the local news. Earlier in December 2015 a police office with the Aurora Police Department was confronting a criminal when he slipped on some ice.
Dry Practice – Dry Fire: Working on Fundamentals
It was a pretty proud moment for that young shooter! Later during a course I was taking, I flubbed a simple action, when home and worked it “dry” then went back and smoked through the exercise perfectly. Some one asked how I’d improved, and I said, “Dry practice!” Yes, it does work!
.22 Hang Fire Turns Man Away From Guns For Over A Decade
At one point he pulled the trigger back and nothing happened. He wasn't sure if it was out of ammunition or if something else was wrong but after a moment we dismissed it and he handed the gun to me.
Cold Weather Carry Concerns
I learned and reconfirmed several ideas about cold season carry. Enjoy the time of year. Do not let your awareness falter due to too much holiday celebration! Evil never takes holidays and may target you and yours. Stay prepared, as wolves don’t hibernate.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Guns and Safety
Our minds produce these self-justifying excuses readily and without effort. What requires mental exertion is pushing the excuses aside and reverting back to what we know to be safe and right.
A Happy and Safe Halloween 2015
Every October 31, children all over go door to door, trick-or-treating. It is very important to take safety precautions and prepare before allowing your children to go out. Before your children go trick or treating, please ensure the following things:
Why and How to Check Your Ammunition For Inperfections
While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? A recent article by Patrick Sweeney discussing “one in a million” ammo accidents got me to thinking:
What Is Cognitive Dissonance and What Does it Have to Do With Politics and Gun Safety
Among the most natural of human instincts is the need to convince oneself that one's actions are good and acceptable. In order to understand what is generally called self-justification we have to start with another scientific term; cognitive dissonance.
How Saying “I'm Sorry” can Save Your Life – and His
It's critical that you become proficient with your firearm of choice if you have decided to carry. The draw. The grip. Acquisition of the target. Accuracy in firing your weapon if…
Concealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed
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.
Gun Falls Out Onto Ground at Tampa Movie Theater
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?
Why The Media is Wrong About Violent Crime
The truth is, violent crime in America is and has been in a downward trend. According to the FBI’s Uniformed Crime Report (UCR) (2013) which records the reporting police departments statistics, “When considering 5- and 10-year trends, the 2013 estimated violent crime total was…
Share With America Which Local Businesses Don't Support Guns
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.
Law Enforcement – To Inform or Not to Inform
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?”
Is Your Firearm Cramping Your Social Life?
For those of you who spend time at clubs or the bar, or even participate in bowling leagues, poker nights, or other environments where people are expected to throw back a few beers, you may feel like you have to leave your firearm at home more often than you bring it with you.
16 Things That Will Stop a Bullet and 28 Things That Won't [UPDATED]
You might be surprised by the list of things here that won't stop a bullet. When you are seeking cover from fire you should know what types of objects you should get behind.
How to Avoid Retail Stores For Guns and Ammunition
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.
This is the Script to Use When Contacting Schools About Eddie Eagle
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.
This is the Top Firearm Training Video on YouTube and Its ALL Wrong
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.
This Police Officer Shot Himself Because He Didn't Train For This
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.
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