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reason.com/2022/09/09/the-largest-ever-survey-of-american-gun-owners-finds-that-defensive-use-of-...![]()
This is a very good survey about gun ownership and use
The largest-ever survey of American gun owners finds that defensive use of firearms is common
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A large survey of American gun owners suggests that they use firearms for self-defense about 1.7 million times a year.
www.activeresponsetraining.net/the-best-38-special-defensive-ammunition![]()
Gregg has some great info on ammo for the snubnose revolver
The Best .38 Special Defensive Ammunition
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Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently received this question from a reader. Considering the popularity of the snub nose revolver as a carry pistol, I figured it would be useful if I an...
Clint Smith talks about backup guns
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I see no negative aspects to having another or second gun for personal defense. Reasonable and responsible training is a requirement for all guns and this proba
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this is a good article on why sights are important
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Building A Better Belly Gun
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A “belly gun,” in case you are not familiar with the term, is one for the sort of conflict where the antagonists is all up in the defender’s grille; practically belly to belly. Thing is, belly g...
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Its good to understand the difference between Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine.....
What is the Castle Doctrine and What Does it Mean for You?
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In the case of home defense, the Castle Doctrine is possibly the most important law in what could result in a potential legal proceeding.
This is a good article on this topic
Personal Safety Can Mean Seeming Rude - GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)
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twitter.com/onherownlife/status/1557756962393264129?s=20&t=Cw0xekfaFNdUe6CIRjPHBA Intuitive thinking, commonly known as "Gut feelings" is an undervalued thought process in today's society. I s...
You should not confront somebody at your front door, and you should never open your door to confront someone...Take my class and learn the proper way to handle these situations
Woman Shoots Two Early Morning Burglars Then Gets Pepper Sprayed
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A Washington woman was prepared to defend herself against two male burglars yesterday morning. Shortly before 4 AM yesterday, a woman heard someone trying
One of the hazards of pumping gas![]()
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Pay Attention To The People Around You When Getting Gas
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Great info from Mas Ayoob on different draw tactics from closed front garments
Strong-Side Pistol Draw Tactics from Closed Front Garments - The Armory Life
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Not long ago in this space, I did an article on drawing a concealed handgun from a strong-side hip holster under an open-front cover garment (you can see that article here). This time around, let’s...
thereload.com/federal-judge-blocks-colorado-countys-assault-weapons-ban-other-localities-agree-to...
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For the second time in as many months, a federal judge has blocked a Colorado locality from enforcing an "assault weapon" and ammuntion magazine ban ordinance.
Warning shots are illegal and you can be charged in situations like this.![]()
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"I wasn't there so I don't know what options were open to the shooter. Still, it's worth noting that several shots fired into the air failed to have their desired effect and might have left the shooter defenseless had they prompted the dogs to shift their target. We are not given the breed[s] of the dogs but pit bull terriers tend to bite and latch. To minimize the risk to the victim from shots that may go all the way through the dog, a contact or near-contact shot may be necessary to control the path of such a bullet. And FMJ rounds are much more likely to exit than hollowpoints or similar bullets designed for expansion, which consumes some of the bullet's kinetic energy"![]()
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Florida mail carrier, 61, mauled to death by pack of dogs after truck breaks down
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A 61-year-old mail carrier for the USPS was killed on Sunday after being mauled by a pack of five dogs when her mail truck broke down in north Florida.
Good information on revolver usage
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In the first installment of our "Shooting 101" series, we're looking at the basics of how to safely load, unload, and fire a double action revolver.
Some good info on drawing from the holster by Mas Ayoob
Strong-Side Draw Tactics from Open-Front Garments - The Armory Life
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More Americans now carry concealed handguns lawfully in public than at any time in living memory. Trends related to this can change over time; for example, appendix carry and pocket carry are trending...
Another effort to take away the rights of law-abiding citizens in Colorado. Notice these actions have been funded by anti gun rights organizations
Edgewater bans open carry of firearms; effort to cite 'white supremacy' in ordinance fails
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“It is my belief that the ability to open carry a firearm is a fundamental principle of the Second Amendment'--Edgewater Councilman Bill Berg.
This was a big bear.....what a scary situation!!
Colorado homeowner emptied pistol to kill bear that broke in
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Ken Mauldin was jolted awake last weekend with his wife screaming incessantly in their split level home in Colorado’s mountain town of Steamboat Springs where their three children were sleeping one ...
If you want to understand the history of our nation's gun laws...this article will answer a few questions
1934 NFA, the Failed 1938 NFA, Miller, & the Regulation of Gun Parts
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Most 2A supporters are familiar with the National Firearms Act of 1934. But the NFA of 1938 was as important. It served as the basis for the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Why we teach keep your finger high and away from the trigger guard.........
Trigger Finger Positioning, Hand Clenches, and Accidental Discharges
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Ten years ago, an experienced handgun instructor contacted me to help him reconstruct the events of an accidental shooting. This instructor shot himself while reholstering...
Steve Moses has some great thoughts on negligent discharges![]()
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Twelve Reasons for Negligent Discharges - CCW Safe
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Steve Moses looks at some of the reasons that negligent discharges can happen and some ways to prevent them.
Some good advice from two seasoned instructors. What do you say after an SDU (self-defensive use) of your firearm
What Do I Say After a Shooting?
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Written by: Greg Ellifritz You’ve just shot the criminal who broke into your house and threatened you with a weapon. The threat has been neutralized and police have been called. ...
For you wheel gunners..... you know who you are!!
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Behind the Bullet: .38 Smith & Wesson Special
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What is it about the veteran cartridge that still appeals to shooters to this day, when there are so many more powerful cartridges available, including the Elmer Keith-upgraded .357 Magnum? Philip Mas...
Free Gun Cleaning Class ( 9/13 and 9/14) will be coming up in September on Tuesday and Wednesday nights the 13th and 14th at 6:30 pm. I will show you how to take your firearm apart and clean it. There will be no charge for this class just sign up and bring your gun and an old T-shirt. Let me know if you wish to attend.![]()
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Don't go out and buy a bunch of supplies for this class. I will show you what you need. I will also have some specials on cleaning supplies on those nights.![]()
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Stay safe out there and as always I have OC/Pepper Spray and Car Safes available for sale![]()
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Be sure to Support Rocky Mountain Gun Owners in the quest to keep our gun rights in Colorado![]()
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Boulder County bans assault weapons, enacts other gun violence prevention measures
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Boulder County has joined a number of its neighboring agencies and municipalities in enacting a set of ordinances intended to address gun violence.
This report should be required reading for Congress![]()
www.ammoland.com/2022/07/sentencing-commission-report-on-guns-should-be-required-reading-for-cong...
Sentencing Commission Report on Guns Should Be Required Reading for Congress
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“The vast majority of firearms offenders (88.8%) sentenced under (the guidelines) were prohibited from possessing a firearm.”- USSC Report
This Colorado case will be very important
Dudley Brown from NAGR says Superior just the beginning on new challenges in Colorado
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The other day Tom reported on a Federal judge issuing a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a so-called “gun control” law that was passed in Superior, Colorado. The challenge was against an ...
Give Rocky Mountain Gun Owners a donation.......read the article I posted just below this.........STAND UP COLORADO and BE COUNTED!!!!![]()
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TRO from US District Court in Colorado Case (magazine and gun ban)![]()
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Colorado U.S. District Court issues TRO against magazine and gun ban
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Today U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore issued a temporary restraining order against the ban on so-called "assault weapons" recently...
Report: Over 80% of Firearms Offenders in 2021 Were Prohibited Persons![]()
A 46-page report released last week by the U.S. Sentencing Commission suggests that over 88% of firearms offenders were already considered “prohibited persons” – meaning they couldn’t legally possess a firearm.![]()
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www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/research-publications/2022/2022071...
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Are you ready for a self defense encounter? Maybe you are worrying about the wrong things. Check out my new article on what to do and how to train.![]()
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Getting Ready for a Self Defense Encounter
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Getting ready for a self defense encounter? Let’s take a look at what it takes to be prepared for one of these events. The first thing you should remember is that self-defense encounters are ...
good advice
An Official Journal Of The NRA | There Is No Sanctuary
www.shootingillustrated.com
Carrying a defensive pistol inside the home should be the same as carrying one outside of the home.
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Are You Training For Fads, Fantasy Or A Fight?
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If you want to go to one of the fantasy camps, that’s fine. But chalk it up to your vacation account — not your training budget.
NRA Range Safety Officer Certification![]()
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Become a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer![]()
I have 2 openings for the RSO Certification Program I'm holding on Saturday, July 30th. This is a 9-hour course leading to The NRA RSO Certification![]()
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Interested parties can contact me directly 719-821-3958
Great Video by Jeff Gonzales![]()
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How to Carry Concealed. Jeff Gonzales, Field Notes Ep. 30
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SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, ...
Claude Werner talks about Car Jackings![]()
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Some good history about guns and travel![]()
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gunwatch.blogspot.com/2022/07/why-second-amendment-applies-especially.html
Why the Second Amendment Applies Especially to Travelers
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This Mural in the American Capitol was painted in 1862. The mural has at least ten firearms in it. Three are carried by men on horseback, o...
Democrats in Colorado took away your preemption law.....The law that said you couldn't have different gun laws in every town. Now it's happening. Every town in Colorado can have a different law. Wake up Colorado!!!![]()
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www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Colorado-county-moves-to-change-local-gun-control-17288399.php
Colorado county moves to change local gun control laws
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DENVER (AP) — Over a year after Colorado was rocked by a shooting that left 10 people...
Firearm Safety from The NSSF![]()
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Firearm Safety First, Last, Always | NSSF
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While at the shooting range or anywhere you handle a firearm, safety always comes first. There are ten commandments to firearm safety and the first four are ...
Some great guns on this list.......
10 Most Underrated Handguns [Guide]
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We take a look at some handguns that deserve some love, but are often overlooked. Come see which models made the list!
Thousands of you have taken my classes and you received a book of information with that class. On the front page inside the cover of that book, I gave you some links to use for additional information. One of those links had a password. Today I put a list of firearms industry people that you can trust on that webpage with the password. It is not an all-inclusive list but it's a great start. Some information on Youtube and the web can be garbage. The people on this list know what they are talking about. Use the information however you wish. If I am missing someone it is not intentional. Let me know and I will add them to the list. As always be safe. Have a great 4th of July and a wonderful summer.
Many of you know I am not a fan of lights attached to your handgun. Many of the reasons ar in this article
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Lights On Carry Guns?
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American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach shines some light on a few pros and cons to using a pistol-mounted light in your everyday carry kit.
When you carry a gun.......watch this video![]()
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Comfortable Concealed Carry Explained - PLUS How To Sit With Appendix Carry Holsters 1
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How to get comfortable with your concealed carry gun and holster. Technique tips, holster comfort mods, and carry position advice for ALL body types, includi...
Clint Smith talks about holsters![]()
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americanhandgunner.com/gear/why-a-holster/
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“Why do I need to buy a holster, I’ll just shove the pistol in my belt.”
.22LR vs 9mm for self defense
Disadvantages of .22LR For Concealed Carry and Self Defense
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The 9mm is the clear choice for concealed carry and self defense. It has overwhelming muzzle energy and large-size ballistics advantages.
In the words of a 19th-century ruling from Arkansas, “If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege
Watch how fast this guy bleeds out....I am now teaching gunshot wound first aid. Remember you may have to save yourself or someone else![]()
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16 reasons for a negligent discharge
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Read about the firearm safety violations most commonly associated with negligent discharge to prevent tragic consequences to you and innocent bystanders.
Parking lot strategies
Parking Lot Strategies For Transitional Spaces
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Please thank Throom for bringing us today’s video on Parking Lot Strategies For Transitional Spaces! Check them out at get-asp.com/throom ; their FB p...
Holstering your pistol the right and wrong way![]()
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.22 Cal for self-defense![]()
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www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/05/16/rimfire-report-cci-velocitor/
A good list of necessary skills for concealed carry![]()
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www.usacarry.com/concealed-carry-skills/
Some very good points about revolvers for home defense![]()
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revolverguy.com/a-snub-for-home-defense/
A Snub For Home Defense? - RevolverGuy.Com
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I can hear the chorus of self-proclaimed “operators” now . . . “But, but, but . . . you’ll get kilt! Are you crazy?” Well, I might be, but not because I think a snub makes a good home defens...
Now that Colorado has no preemption law look forward to seeing more of this. You can thank your Gov and Legislature for this.![]()
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Four cities in Boulder County pushed forward a list of gun control measures this week in what could presage a coordinated effort at the local level to enact firearms reforms in Colorado amid a surge of gun violence [sic] in the country and a deepening division over what to do about it. Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, and Superior passed a series of ordinances Tuesday night – among them bans on the possession of assault weapons, raising the age to 21 to own a gun, and imposing a 10-day waiting period before delivery of a firearm
Good info on the gun control arguments
The Federal Gun Control Law is Taking Shape - GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)
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The bipartisan efforts to curb and limit gun violence, especially the extremist mass shooting events, is starting to take form and details are emerging. This will determine what efforts that we as gun...
I had a student call me today and said he called the state patrol to ask if he could have a gun in the car. The Colorado State Patrol told him that the car was an extension of his home. This is not true. The attorneys that have trained me ask me to squash this myth every time it is stated. Colorado has a specific law about having guns in automobiles.......Learn the law- Take my gun law class so that you know the answers yourself. Police officers generally do not know gun law. If your car were an extension of your home then the Colorado Make My Day Law CRS18-1-704.5 would apply in your auto. Please take my gun law class and learn these things for yourself.
Cover or Concealment?![]()
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Cover vs. Concealment: What's the Difference?
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Cover vs. concealment...what's the difference?? We go over what they are, how they differ, and how to implement them in your CCW plan.
Want to become a better shooter. Mas Ayoob says "shoot a revolver"!!!![]()
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Ayoob: Can Shooting a Revolver Make You Better with Your Semi-Auto? - The Armory Life
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We are in a time when the semi-automatic pistol predominates in the handgun world. After all, in the 2/4/22 edition of The Shooting Wire, industry insider Jim Shepherd reported that only one out of 1...
A woman wounded in last month’s mass shooting on a New York City subway filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the maker of the handgun allegedly used in the attack and its parent company, accusing the firearm manufacturer of “reckless disregard for human life.” Authorities say a 9mm Glock semiautomatic handgun was used in the attack. In her lawsuit, filed in federal court in Brooklyn, Ilene Steur said Glock has “endangered the public health and safety” with the marketing, distribution, and sales of its guns... In the lawsuit, Glock is accused of “marketing that emphasizes firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent.![]()
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Victim in Brooklyn subway shooting sues gun maker Glock
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A woman wounded in last month’s mass shooting on a New York City subway filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the maker of the handgun allegedly used in the attack and its parent company, accusing the fir...
Carrying what is called small of the back is a dangerous carry position, and not recommended. Look at the picture and think about the details outlined below![]()
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Pistol in the waistband with no holster; pistol carried at the middle of back position (small of the back), risking spinal injury in a fall or if slammed into a wall; butt “forward,” making it likely that the muzzle will cross the body during a hurried draw; finger apparently inside trigger guard at the start of the draw stroke. (rule #3) safety violation![]()
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This is a great post about unarmed attackers![]()
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For me, OC/Pepper Spray is the tool for the attacker that is unarmed. When seasoned to perfection few will continue the attack!!![]()
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This post was recently published on the USCCA website. It has some great info in it..![]()
www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/concealed-carry-in-church-which-gun-to-use/
This is a great T shirt
www.lightinthebox.com
I like this. Do you think I should buy it?
.22 cal guns are great fun and economical to shoot
www.backwoodshome.com
Uncategorized .22 RENAISSANCE May 21, 2022 224 1 Facebook Twitter Pinterest ReddIt The .22 rimfire has always been uber-popular: low cost, light recoil, relatively quiet report. Today, events have ...
Good information in this article
An Official Journal Of The NRA | CCW Training: Are We Practicing the Wrong Skills?
www.shootingillustrated.com
With a critical mass of shooting footage now available for examination, it's becoming clearer that maybe we’ve been studying the wrong things.
its a good idea to rotate and mark rounds that have been cycled into the chamber
When to Replace Your Self-Defense Ammo - Lucky Gunner Lounge
www.luckygunner.com
Routinely inspecting and replacing your self-defense ammo is an important part of owning and carrying a handgun. Here are some quick guidelines.
We knew it was coming!! more gun restrictions in Denver![]()
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Loading and unloading a handgun is a primary skill. Most classes do not do a good job in teaching this skill to new gun owners. In the industry, we call these procedures administrative gun handling. Most accidents happen in this handling arena. I see many people every week who claim to know how to do it correctly. If that's the case then why do not do it correctly every time they handle a firearm.![]()
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close quarters situations take special skills
Firearm Retention is an Essential Skill for Civilians Who Carry Concealed
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With more civilians arming themselves every day, it's important to understand firearm retention and control of your pistol during a conflict.
using handloads for self-defense is a bad idea.....Learn Why
THE PROBLEM WITH HANDLOADS FOR DEFENSE |
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Legal Issues THE PROBLEM WITH HANDLOADS FOR DEFENSE May 5, 2017 75 3891 Facebook Twitter Pinterest ReddIt For years, I’ve warned people that there are a couple of serious concerns with using handloa...
some good info on holster selection
An Official Journal Of The NRA | How to Find The Best Concealed Carry Holster
www.shootingillustrated.com
Finding the best concealed carry holster for your defensive pistol is a lot easier if you know the fundamentals of concealed carry mechanics.
John- has some very good points about holsters and the safety of different types![]()
jm4tactical.com/blog/that-holsters-unsafe-or-is-it
That Holster's Unsafe! Or is it?
jm4tactical.com
A substance named graphene is alleged to be the strongest known material on Earth. This man-made material is made up of carbon atoms arranged in a specific manner to give it the properties it possesse...
Pocket Carry Pros and Cons![]()
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Pocket Carry for CCW: Does it Make Sense?
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Today we're talking about another method of concealed carry that isn't as popular as it used to be: Pocket Carry. But is pocket carry still a viable method f...
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Snubnose Revolver Ballistic Gelatin Tests
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When I was a kid back in the early 1980s, my parents had some rural land where we spent weekends hiking, hunting, and shooting guns. A man up the road from my parents’ place was a well ...
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UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEALED CARRY LAWS BY STATE CAN BE AN IMPORTANT WAY TO STAY OUT OF LEGAL TROUBLE FOR ANYONE TRAVELING ACROSS STATE LINES![]()
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www.tactical-life.com/lifestyle/tactics/concealed-carry-laws-state-by-state/
Concealed Carry Laws: State by State
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Laws of the fifty United States—where you can carry, where not!