With the current lawlessness in the country, Americans are buying guns in record numbers. In June alone the FBI recorded 3.9 million NICS checks. The NICS checks are the background checks run when you purchase a firearm through an FFL. For perspective, the 3.9 million NICS checks in June accounted for the most in any […]
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One of the first things you should do if you are a new handgun owner is to take a formal class. Not a lesson from your uncle, even though you love and respect him. Instead, seek out a class taught by an instructor who not only teaches regularly but attends classes from other reputable instructors.
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Three AM, a friend of mine, was nested away, sleeping. It was one of the first few nights in his newly built home. He, his wife, and two kids were excited about this new chapter in their life. Awoke from a dead sleep, my friend hears his doorbell ringing. A three AM doorbell ring is
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I often hear people say they carry a firearm occasionally, only when they think they will be in one of the bad neighborhoods. Others say they only carry their handgun when they can wear clothing that allows them to conceal it. Some don’t have any rhyme or reason when choosing to carry on a given
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There are some very basic things to remember when it comes to concealed carry. One of those things is that by choosing to conceal your gun on your body, instead of openly carrying your gun, you’re making a choice to keep your gun hidden. While that may sound obvious to you, what some folks don’t
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In the firearm industry, we put a significant emphasis on guns. Naturally, anything that must do with and/or interacts with firearms is going to be covered. So, discussing things like storing your gun, maintaining it, what accessories you might want to go with it, so on and so forth comes par for the course. Recently
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Opinions vary on how much you should modify your carry gun. The modifications fall into a couple of different categories. First, cosmetic/esthetic modifications. Think of taking that boring, black, utilitarian, pistol, and customizing it with a Cerekote paint job, or color-filled slide. Or perhaps you just want to change out the color on your grip panels?
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You carry a gun for self-defense on the off chance you need to defend yourself or someone else against a violent attacker. Even though the probability of you having to use your gun is low, you know that it is far better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have
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Being a ‘gray man’ or if you are politically correct, a ‘gray person’ is an important component of an intelligent self-preservation strategy. When we refer to the term gray man, it is about a strategy of being alert and prepared to address things in our environment, while blending in to and not standing out in a
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Ask yourself this simple question. Why or why don’t you carry your concealed handgun every day? Do you have a meaningful and fact-based answer? You should. Many folks who only occasionally carry their concealed handgun have similar reasons. Here are the most common justifications. You may be able to relate to a few of these
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The absent-minded maestro was racing up New York’s Seventh Avenue to a rehearsal, when a stranger stopped him. “Pardon me,” he said, “can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” “Yes,” answered the maestro breathlessly. “Practice!” OK, so practice might not get you to Carnegie Hall, but it will make you a better
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Going to the gun range and practicing is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for a self-defense encounter. In all honesty, chances are good that you’re not training enough with your gun if you’re only shooting it a couple times per year. If you want to step up your training
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