Posts Tagged ‘firearm’
Buying Guns as Gifts – Legal Concerns and Best Practices
Where this is the case, the recipient of the firearm (even in the case of a gift) must obtain a state background check before taking possession of the firearm. Most states however, still have no regulation around the transfer of a firearm between two private parties
Read MoreWhat You Don’t See Can Kill You
** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of the ever-present danger law enforcement officers (LEOs) face during every contact. But not just LEOs, but anyone targeted by an armed criminal. What happens in…
Read MoreIndependence Day Holiday and The Second Amendment
As in years past, as Independence Day, AKA the July 4th holiday draws near, I ponder the founding fathers’ intention when they penned the Bill of Rights. The ever-important document which, among other things, protects the basic and inherent rights of Americans to speak freely, follow any religion, and the bear arms. The 4th of…
Read More2-Year-Old Shoots Mother and 1-Year-Old Sibling
Imagine being shot in the chest. Now also imagine that your 1-year-old child also gets shot in the leg. Things couldn’t be much worse. Not unless the shooter is your 2-year-old, and the gun used is the one you carry to protect yourself and your family. Well, that precisely describes a tragic incident in Granbury,…
Read MoreWhen Dry Fire isn’t ‘Dry’ – I only Killed my Refrigerator
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry Fire Practice Isn’t “Dry” Part I Unintended Discharges — There is a belief that only inexperienced or reckless gun owners have unintended discharges. But is…
Read MoreComplacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination
Chances are, you have heard someone say, ‘complacency kills!’ But this statement isn’t meant for us to take literally… right? Well, I actually think complacency can lead to tragic outcomes. Therefore, we should guard against it in all aspects of our lives. Complacency is common: Complacency is insidious and creeps up without us recognizing it.…
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