Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
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Gun Test: Sarsilmaz SAR 9 Review
There’s a new 9mm kid in town, and I’m willing to bet he’s here to stay. The SAR 9 is a new full size, striker-fired pistol from the factory of longtime gun maker Sarsilmaz, of Turkey. The Turks are accomplished gun-makers, and rather than default the country’s, and Sarsilmaz’s usual double/single action design, they put […]
Have You Ever Heard Of These Three Lesser Known Ammo Manufacturers?
Most folks who have been around the shooting world for any time at all know of the big names in ammunition. Winchester, Remington, Federal, and Hornady easily come to mind when talking hunting, training, competition, and defensive ammo. There are many others of course, including foreign companies that manufacture ammo. A recent conference sponsored by […]
6 Commonly Misused Gun Terms
Here are six commonly misused gun terms, and what to say instead One thing that nobody ever likes, is to look dumb for not knowing the lingo in any hobby. The gun industry, while generally filled with a nice bunch of people, has a few bad apples with a primary life mission of correcting people […]
Concealed Carry Holsters For Women: What To Know Before You Buy
With an ever-growing number of people purchasing and packing firearms, a whole other industry of concealment holsters has emerged onto the scene. A question I’m often asked is how a woman should carry a gun. I’ve been carrying a handgun on a regular basis for about 13 years now, which pre-dates my career as a […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
The 5 Cs For Selecting a Concealed Carry Gun
So you completed a concealed carry course and received your license or permit to carry. Or maybe you’ve had your license for a while and are in the market to purchase a serious concealed carry gun. Choices for concealed carry handguns may seem almost endless. The following “Five C” approach may aid you in the […]
The Importance Of Gun Training At Every Age Cannot Be Overstated
We’ve discussed in great length the importance of carrying a self-defense weapon, or having access to one, at all times. The truth is, we never know where tragedy will strike when at home, in the car, on the road in a hotel, etc. Such is the case for an 82 year old man who needed […]
Giveaway: American Gun Law Package
I’m a huge advocate of knowledge, and this is especially true with firearms ownership for self-protection. You need to have a solid understanding of what to do after you pull the trigger for self-defense, which is why I figured it’d be a good idea to offer the American Gun Law Package up for my next […]
How To Survive In A Post Jihad America:
How to survive a terrorist attack in the post terrorism America. In a world where ISIS claims responsibility of London’s most recent Terror attack, people remain shocked, once again, that such an atrocity could happen in their town. We shouldn’t be surprised, though, because murder is just a means to an end for a terrorist. […]
