Strategies for Concealed Carry in the Winter
If you have been carrying a concealed handgun for any length of time, you probably have it down to a science. If you are like me, each gun has a holster that fits it perfectly for retention and ease...
View ArticleFederal Judge Orders California to Accept Nonresident Concealed Carry Permit...
LOS ANGELES, CA — In a significant legal development, a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction mandating that California sheriffs and police chiefs accept concealed carry permit...
View ArticleAfter the Smoke Clears: Steps to Take After a Defensive Shooting
As armed citizens, we focus our attention on how to respond to an assault by a criminal or crazy. We research and test-shoot guns until we find the one that fits us the best, and then we load it with...
View ArticleWyoming House Passes Bill to Eliminate Many Gun-Free Zones, Heads to Senate
CHEYENNE, WY — A significant step toward expanded gun rights in Wyoming was taken Thursday as House Bill 172, aimed at reducing the number of gun-free zones across the state, passed the Wyoming House...
View ArticleConcealed Carry Training: Are You Practicing?
Everyone Thinks They’re John Wick Let’s face it, it’s easy to imagine being capable, confident, and prepared to defend yourself if and when the time ever comes. Movies make it seem so easy to draw...
View ArticleCalifornia Law Enforcement Abused State Database to Improperly Vet Concealed...
CALIFORNIA — A recent report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has revealed that law enforcement agencies across California misused state-run databases more than 7,000 times in 2023. This...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Moves Toward Constitutional Carry with S.B. 50 “Freedom to...
RALEIGH, NC — A major pro-Second Amendment bill has been introduced in the North Carolina Senate that would bring the state in line with the growing number of states recognizing the right to carry a...
View ArticleBlind Man Obtains Concealed Carry Permit, Questions Indiana Gun Laws
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — An Indiana man who is blind has obtained a concealed carry permit and is now using the experience to advocate for changes to state gun laws. Terry Sutherland, who lost his sight as...
View ArticleHow to Lower Your Risk of Becoming a Target
I have conducted a great deal of personal and organizational security training, and at the beginning of each course, I would ask how many people in the room had ever had a gun pointed at them. Out of...
View ArticleTexas Bill Would Allow Teachers with Concealed Carry Permits to Carry in Schools
AUSTIN, TX — A new bill filed in the Texas Senate, SB 83, seeks to expand concealed carry rights for school employees, allowing licensed handgun carriers to carry their firearms on school grounds...
View ArticleFlorida Bill Would Finally Allow Campus Carry at Colleges and Universities
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida lawmakers have introduced SB 814, a bill that would finally allow lawful adults to carry firearms on college and university campuses. Sponsored by Senator Randy Fine, this...
View ArticleIdaho Bill Proposes Armed School Staff to Bolster Security
BOISE, ID – A new bill introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives seeks to expand the ability of school employees to carry concealed firearms on school property, aiming to enhance security and...
View ArticleWhat Are Current 380 Micro Pistols For?
What are guns like the Ruger LCP Max and Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 for? The obvious answer, historically, has been as pocket guns. The J Frame and equivalent revolvers are still favored by many...
View ArticlePennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Bill for Constitutional Carry and Optional...
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced House Bill 454, a legislative proposal aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws. The bill seeks...
View ArticleNavigating Non-Permissive Environments: Should You Carry?
Once you learn the ropes, carrying a concealed handgun isn’t too complicated, depending on where you live and how often you run around town. However, if your personal business or employment takes you...
View ArticleSen. John Kennedy Introduces Bill to Expand Law Enforcement Concealed Carry...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has reintroduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act, aiming to expand the concealed carry rights of qualified law enforcement...
View ArticleWest Virginia House Bill Seeks to Allow Concealed Carry on School Grounds
CHARLESTON, WV — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to expand concealed carry rights to include primary and secondary school grounds. House Bill 2650, introduced on...
View ArticleColorado Concealed Carry Numbers Remain Strong as Semi-Auto Gun Ban...
DENVER, CO — While Colorado has seen fluctuations in concealed carry permit applications over the past few years, the overall trend suggests that gun ownership and personal protection remain a...
View ArticleThird Circuit Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Concealed Carry Age Restriction, 19...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has struck down Pennsylvania’s restriction on concealed carry for adults under 21, affirming that law-abiding...
View ArticleNew York Concealed Carry Applicants Face Delays and Legal Hurdles
NEW YORK, NY — Following a landmark 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down New York’s stringent concealed carry restrictions, thousands of New Yorkers have applied for permits to legally...
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