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3 Concealed Carry Tips for "Experienced" Gun Owners

7:00am Monday, April 18, 2016

No one likes to be thought of as a "senior" these days. Maybe you use another word, such as "mature" or simply "experienced." But whatever you call it, the fact is we all get older. And just as we need to be practical in our approach to other things in life, we need to be equally practical in assessing our ability to carry and use a firearm in self defense as we age. So here are 3 simple tips to...

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Caught Red-Handed: Entertainment Industry Conspires to Condition the Public Against Gun Ownership

3:00pm Friday, April 15, 2016

Does it ever seem like the entertainment industry needlessly interjects biased and politically-charged content into otherwise entertaining television programs or films? If so, rest assured you’re not unreasonably suspicious. Aside from the biases already attendant to the industry, the truth is that Hollywood is engaged in a concerted effort to propagandize unsuspecting Americans on certain...

5 Serious CCW Mistakes to Avoid

7:00am Friday, April 15, 2016

The number one rule for winning a gunfight is to have a gun. But even if you do, you may be doing things wrong that put you at risk both physically and legally. If you carry concealed, here are five mistakes you definitely want to avoid. Warning Shots and Brandishing We've warned you about this before. But it's worth repeating, because this is more common than you think. And the idea probably...

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Your Tactical Training Scenario…Sudden Deadly Attack

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Thursday, April 14, 2016

Take a couple of minutes and watch the video in the link below. Even if you aren’t a police officer, it highlights a dangerous situation for which you should probably be prepared. If you are a cop, do you have a plan for dealing with a pursuit suspect who quickly jumps out of a moving car and advances on your patrol car while firing? If you aren’t a cop, imagine a similar scenario in the context...

CCW and Law Enforcement: First Impressions Matter

7:00am Thursday, April 14, 2016

What do you think when you see a man walking down the sidewalk in a nice suit, carrying a briefcase? You probably assume he's a businessperson, that he's professional and courteous, earns a good living, and presents no threat to you at all. Now what do you think when you see a man walking down the sidewalk in baggy pants with the waist down to his ankles, face hidden in a hoodie? You probably...

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Louisiana man attempts to steal gun openly-carried, is shot and killed after struggle

by Chad D. Baus

3:00pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016

WWL (CBS New Orleans) is reporting that a disgruntled customer was shot and killed after he tried to take an openly-carried gun from a man who followed him outside to record his license-plate number. From the article : 'We got a call around 10:15 a.m. this morning, what we call a disperse subject. Apparently, the store was having a problem with a customer," said Capt. Ron Ruple. "They were asking...

TSA rules for flying with guns and ammo

7:00am Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Travel season is upon us. Everyone knows how much trouble you can get into if you walk into an airport or try to board a plane with a firearm. But did you know that many gun owners routinely take their guns and ammo with them when they travel by air? The trick is simply to follow the rules outlined by the Transportation Security Administration : You may transport unloaded firearms in a locked...

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Weapon Malfunctions in an Active Killer Event

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2016

I was recently doing some research on historic active killeer incidents and found these articles about an election night shooting in Canada. This shooting didn’t get much media traction in the USA, but it was an interesting case. Read more about it at the links below: Gun jams on active shooter in Montreal 16 Charges for Suspect in Montreal Shootings The shooter was allegedly mentally ill and...