16 Rules of Safe Gun Handling
Firearms, frequently associated with outdoor recreational pursuits or admired as intriguing collectibles, carry an undeniable weight of responsibility. Their inherent power transforms them from mere tools to potential life-altering instruments. […]
Are the People of California Citizens or Subjects? – Those who rule California seem to care little about the rights of citizens, what’s next, Prima Nocta?
The founders of our country were very knowledgeable regarding the societies of ancient Greece and Rome. Many of the concepts built into our government in turn guided by our Constitution […]
California’s New Gun Rights Infringement Bills – Fifteen great ideas from Sacramento to make your life safer and happier
Americans are suffering at the hands of our two major political parties. In their current configurations, we can reasonably refer to these parties as the Evil party and the Stupid […]
Is State Mandated Training for Concealed Carry a Good Idea? – Does it increase public safety or infringe on a constitutionally protected right?
Can state mandated training make an irresponsible person responsible? As a firearms instructor I’m a big advocate of regular, purposeful, training. Anyone intending to carry a firearm in public has […]
Pepper Spray and EDC – Is pepper spray worth adding to your everyday carry loadout?
Some people (over 23 million) have chosen to take responsibility for their personal protection and for that of their loved ones by being legally armed in public. They know that […]
Open Carry is Stupid
Introduction As of the writing of this blog post, 31 states allow open carry without a permit; 15 more allow open carry but have some stipulations and special requirements attached. […]
Red Dots and EDC – Is a Red Dot necessary for everyday carry?
Do I need a red dot on my everyday carry (EDC) gun? This question comes up from time to time in our CCW classes. The short answer is no, the […]
“Concealed Carry Killers” Debunked
How useful are firearms for personal protection? It’s an important question. Self-defense is one of the most important justifications we have for the right to keep and bear arms; we […]
Shall-Issue vs. May-Issue
Introduction One of the most important results of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen last summer is that it strikes down what we call “may-issue” concealed carry […]
A Majority of States Now Have Some Form of Constitutional Carry – Gun owners and all Americans are winning it just doesn’t always feel that way.
With Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signing Florida’s constitutional carry bill into law, Florida becomes the 26th state to allow law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense without […]
