Defensive Firearms Instruction
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Why We Keep Our Finger Off The Trigger
We should all know and be well versed with the four weapons safety rules: Treat every weapon as if it is loaded, Never point a firearm at anything that you are not willing to destroy, Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until…
Weapons Maintenance
There are some aspects of weapons maintenance that I believe should be covered. Before we dive into specifics, some basic things to consider are how often to clean your firearm. The answer to this will depend on what purpose that firearm serves. If that…
Vetting Instructors
We have been seeing a surge with a lot of the so-called “Firearms Instructors” on video going viral on social media. There are numerous videos going around of these “instructors” firing rounds into the ceilings of indoor ranges, teaching “Hollywood” tactics, and just generally…
Training Considerations
When we are carrying a firearm for our own defense out in our communities, we have a choice. We can either be an asset to our community, or we can be a liability to our community. Being an asset means that we are maintaining…
Situational Awareness
Situational awareness is a serious concern for anyone carrying a firearm on their person for personal protection. We have a higher level of responsibility when we leave the house with the instantaneous ability to use deadly force. If we are not aware of what…
Responsibilities While Carrying Concealed
There are a lot of myths out there surrounding the responsibilities of people carrying concealed in public. One particular myth we would like to cover is the responsibility to get involved in illegal activity by direct intervention. Many believe that since you are carrying…
Purchasing Used Firearms
There is nothing wrong with purchasing used firearms, there are some general rules that will help to avoid a bad situation though. Many gun shops buy and sell used firearms on a regular basis. Not all gun shops have the time or location to…
Properly Carry With A Round in the Chamber
There are a ton of myths and personal opinions that circulate with regards to carrying a firearm with a round in the chamber. I hear the arguments about how “unsafe” it is to carry with a round in the chamber all the time; while…
Novelty vs. Practical
There are a ton of novelty accessories and ammo types that are available in most stores or from online retailers. There are a few things that need to be taken into consideration before we start adding these to our firearms or our carry items….
Not Carrying With A Round In The Chamber
For a private citizen carrying a firearm for personal protection, that firearm exists for one purpose alone: protecting their life or the life of another from an imminent deadly threat. That being said, in a defensive situation that is a fight for your life,…
