concealed carry
America’s Murder Rate: Should You Prepare for the Worst?
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?
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?
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
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.
Concealed Carry Hero Shoots and Kills Terrorist in Minnesota Mall
At a St. Cloud, Minnesota Shopping Mall, Saturday night, a man with allegiances to ISIS committed a series of stabbings to 8 individuals until he was shot and killed inside the mall by an off-duty officer. St. Cloud police.
Justified: Concealed Carry Hero Saves Mother and Baby from Two Attackers
In Shawnee, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart near I-435.
Why the NRA is Moving to Online Training
Most major industries and programs have some sort of online presence where they have taken something that used to require a face-to-face meeting and found a way to turn it to an online program that creates ease on both the consumer and the company. The NRA has recently taken this step with its online training programs.
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.
New Jersey Governor Rejects Anti-Gun Legislation
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.
Episode 50: Should Training be Required
Should there be government required minimum training in order to own a firearm, operate a firearm, or carry it concealed or openly in public? Listen to Riley and Jacob hash through the various arguments for and against legally requiring firearm training for gun owners.
PSA: Do Not Take Your Concealed Carry Guns to Canada
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.
Attorney Generals and Their Power over Gun Laws
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.
GIVEAWAY: Celebrating 50 Episodes of The Concealed Carry Podcast
It took some work to decide on the final format and content but little did I know how significant a part of our brand or our community the Concealed Carry Podcast would become. Now we are approaching the 50th episode of the podcast and to celebrate we are going to give away some prizes…
Enhanced Permits and Their Role in Concealed Carry Reciprocity
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?
Episode 43: Olympics, Politics, and Guns Oh My!
Getting caught up on news stories today with four different justified stories. An update on the crime in Brazil at the Olympics and some interesting ideas about what a Clinton Presidency would mean for gun owners.
