Legislative Update — January 2023
Cash Only, Please Just when you thought cash was becoming a thing of the past, credit card companies decided to implement a de-facto gun registry. In September of last year, the International…
Continue Reading →Legislative Update — January 2023
Cash Only, Please Just when you thought cash was becoming a thing of the past, credit card companies decided to implement a de-facto gun registry. In September of last year, the International…
Continue Reading →The Best Taurus Handguns for Concealed Carry
There are many choices available when it comes to defensive handguns. But with more options comes more difficulty in finding a good fit at a good price. Taurus offers affordable, workmanlike designs…
Continue Reading →Is Tennessee Really a Constitutional Carry State?
Constitutional carry in Tennessee may not be unrestricted after all. Tennessee Firearms Association Executive Director John Harris has identified issues with the 2021 law that could cause responsibly…
Continue Reading →How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in Oklahoma
Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing the laws.
Continue Reading →Speedloaders for Your Revolver from 5 Star Firearms
Throughout my 40 years of law enforcement, I’ve carried revolvers in many capacities; from duty guns to backup handguns. And with those revolvers, I used speedloaders from eight HKS or Safariland.…
Continue Reading →Will You Lose Your Permit for Defending Yourself
There are a lot of moving parts after a self-defense shooting. The incident will be investigated top to bottom and end to end. And there’s always the chance of a trial too. If your shooting was found…
Continue Reading →5 Tips for Home Security
It’s easy to become complacent in our home. That is our safe space after all. But here are five easy things you can do to keep your safe space secure because home defense is fundamental. No. 1…
Continue Reading →Range Safety Reminders to Start the Year
Whether a seasoned shooter or a novice, regular visits to shooting ranges should be part of your training routine. In fact, in some states, it’s even mandatory. Responsible gun owners know the…
Continue Reading →CDC Quietly Removes Defensive Gun Use Studies
Not too far in the distant past, you could jump on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and see statistics and studies showing uses of a gun in defense of oneself or others far exceeded the…
Continue Reading →The SwapRig Flanker Shoulder Holster Rig
SwapRig Holsters aims to eliminate the overflowing holster drawer many concealed carriers have with its unique SwapSkin system. The SwapSkin is specific to the gun being carried but is…
Continue Reading →TV and Movie Guns: Inspiring Generations of Gun Owners
Years before I purchased my first gun magazine in 1968, I became a firearms enthusiast by watching black-and-white cop shows, Westerns and, of course, war movies. The more you think about it, the…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry — 3 Tips for Getting Started
Getting started in the world of firearms can be a little like riding on a roller coaster. It’s a bit overwhelming, and it may even make you feel a bit lightheaded and queasy. There are also some…
Continue Reading →How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in North Dakota
Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing the laws.
Continue Reading →Taurus Defender 605 Tungsten Revolver
A good close-range revolver for those new to concealed carry is the Taurus 605 Tungsten Defender. The .357 Magnum/.38 Special revolver with a Combat Master outside-the-waistband holster from Galco*…
Continue Reading →‘Sober, Serious’ Reporting: Award-Winning Journalist Stephen Gutowski
In 2018, Time Magazine collaborated with French-born artist and photographer JR to produce a mural combining photography and digital technology to illustrate the complex social issues surrounding…
Continue Reading →Making Your Home a Less Attractive Target: Reducing Criminal Curb Appeal
If you want to sell your home for top dollar, you might need to increase its “curb appeal.” That means that your place has to be spruced up with improvements to make it say “come in and live here” to…
Continue Reading →Can a Felon Use a Gun in Self-Defense
What does the Second Amendment cover when it comes to felons protecting their lives and the lives of those they love? A viewer wrote to the USCCA explaining that he is a felon and knows he is not…
Continue Reading →Give the Gift of Training!
It’s Christmastime again! We’re just a few days away from one of the most magical (and perhaps one of the most maniacal) times of the year! Some folks have had their holiday shopping done, maybe for…
Continue Reading →Guns in the News — 2022
There are so many places to get your news it can be overwhelming. As a result, it’s challenging to stay informed about important gun news. That’s why we’ve created a single place where you can find…
Continue Reading →Walther PDP F 9mm Handgun
German influence runs high in America. It can be seen in our food, language and even choice of handgun. Developed by German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, Walther firearms have been…
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