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5 Things to Do When the Police Pull You Over
No one likes a traffic stop, but doing these few things when you concealed carry will ensure yours ends safely for everyone. Think about this: The most dangerous thing a police officer does every day…
Continue Reading →Minnesota Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on constantly changing gun laws… Minnesota gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
Continue Reading →Gun Owners & Legalized Marijuana
With the country ablaze in sweeping medical and recreational marijuana reform, it is important to remember that the drug is still verboten on a federal level. In fact, sweet Mary Jane has been…
Continue Reading →Businesses With ‘No Guns’ Signs: What to Do
At one time or another, you have probably come across a business with “No Guns Allowed” or “No Concealed Carry” posted in the windows or on the doors. For example, there are no firearms allowed at…
Continue Reading →Ignorance of Concealed Carry Laws Is No Excuse
A friend of mine recently became a U.S. citizen. Because he is an educated Englishman, language was not an issue. It wasn’t until after his citizenship that he ran into problems. Becoming a Citizen…
Continue Reading →Wisconsin Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on constantly changing gun laws… Wisconsin gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
Continue Reading →Wisconsin Castle Doctrine
As a responsibly armed Wisconsinite, you may be curious as to how the Castle Doctrine applies to your home and self-defense. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you can also check out the USCCA’s Gun Laws by State tool that highlights every state’s laws.
Continue Reading →What Happens After a Self-Defense Shooting
The Police Are Going to Arrive The first thing you should know about a self-defense incident is that the police are going to arrive. After a shooting, they’ll be responding to a “shots fired” call…
Continue Reading →Washington Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on quickly changing gun laws… Washington gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
Continue Reading →6 Things You Didn’t Know Would Happen When the Police Arrive
If you’ve decided to carry a firearm, you’ve undoubtedly thought about the reality of having to use it to defend yourself. You’ve thought about how you need to train, what kind of ammunition best…
Continue Reading →New York State Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… New York State gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry in Gun-Free Zones
“Gun-free zones” are simply a “start shooting here!” zone, renamed. You and I know that. But as a practicing defense attorney and former state prosecutor, I cannot legally advise clients to break any…
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