concealed carry

Challenges to Donald Trump’s Proposed National Reciprocity Bill

By Craig Martin / November 17, 2016

With Donald Trump making his way into the White House on January 20th, many gun-owners are rejoicing. And with more fervor than with a typical Republican incumbent. Mr. Trump has…

Guardian Nation Live with Alex Ragulsky!

By Jacob Paulsen / November 16, 2016

It is that time again, as USA Firearm Training brings you another monthly Guardian Nation broadcast! This month we will be speaking with Alex Ragulsky. Alex is an awesome guy whose…

How Many Repetitions Does it Take?

By Craig Martin / November 16, 2016

We recently did an experiment internally. We asked interested employees and trainers to practice a specific holster draw drill 30 times per day or 7 days… or just a total of 210 repetitions over 7 days. These 210 repetitions made a…

3 Things To Do IMMEDIATELY After Your Concealed Carry Class

By Jacob Paulsen / November 11, 2016

The very next day after your class you can do a few simple things that will help prevent failure and maximize your chances for absolute success in firearm related defense. Don’t waste time waiting for your permit by neglecting to do these three things immediately following your class.

What to do if Your Gun is Taken From You in a Fight

By Craig Martin / November 8, 2016

As with holster retention, having to fight for your firearm while it is in your hand can be avoided by maintaining impeccable awareness. A situation of actual hand to hand combat can be avoided altogether if you are covering someone with a firearm and not get too close or never allow the target to approach close enough to…

Functional Artwork: Conceal Canvas – Hide In Plain Sight Storage [Review]

By Riley Bowman / November 3, 2016

If you are looking for a strong hide in plain sight device you should consider the Conceal Canvas. This comprehensive video review shows how the product is made and how it can be leveraged for use.

JUSTIFIED: Pennsylvania Security Guards Forced to Fire on Madman Driver

By Craig Martin / October 26, 2016

Out of Pennsylvania, a story of a dangerous man targeting security guards specifically for violence.

Justified: Wyoming Homeowner Shoots and Kills Home Invader

By Craig Martin / October 19, 2016

A man who invaded a Wyoming citizen’s home was killed after he failed to obey the orders of a homeowner, who gave him the opportunity to leave, before firing upon him with his firearm.

Why You Should Already Be Prepared For the Next Riot

By Craig Martin / October 17, 2016

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.

Indiana Concealed Carrier Helps Foil Serial Robbers

By Craig Martin / October 13, 2016

Indiana Police arrested five teenagers suspected in nearly a dozen robberies throughout central Indiana on Wednesday.

What are you Protecting Yourself From?

By Craig Martin / October 11, 2016

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.

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.

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.

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.

Missouri Will Be The Latest State to Have Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / September 22, 2016

Despite efforts by the Missouri Governor to impede gun rights; Missouri will become a “Constitutional Carry State” starting January 1st 2017. This will allow most adults to carry concealed without a permit, in the state, as Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature used its majority to overpower the governor’s veto attempts and bring the changes into place.