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Those Idaho Concealed Carry Fees? That’s The Sheriff’s Rainy Day Slush Fund…
MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO — The justification for charging a fee for a concealed carry permit usually floats around the idea that county sheriffs and the issuing authorities need to do background checks, lengthy foot work, and the like to ensure … Continue reading →
Woman Shoots Friend In Home Invasion — Right Idea, Wrong Application
ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS — What turned out to be an unfortunate attempt to defend their home from intruders, one woman accidentally shot her roommate while attempting to shoot two armed, masked men who forcibly entered their home. By the time … Continue reading →
Two Robbers Jump A Man – One Gets Shot In The Throat
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — Criminal enterprises used to be such a lucrative, easy trade. You and your buddy get together, hide behind a dumpster or something, and wait for some some unsuspecting guy to go walking by. That’s apparently how the … Continue reading →
Another Self-Defense Shooting By A Concealed Carrier; Criminals Take Note, It’s A Growing Trend
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA — Concealed carry permits are skyrocketing in numbers across the Country, and criminals should start taking note. They’re dropping like flies. When four juveniles attempted to rob two adults at gunpoint, they had no idea what they … Continue reading →
31-Year-Old Texas Woman And Marine Corps Veteran Brings Firearm To 9/11 Memorial, Spends Night In Jail
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — A 31-year-old Marine Corps veteran and mother was visiting the 9/11 memorial in NYC on Saturday with a friend, and paid the price for asking Ground Zero security guards this question: “Where can I … Continue reading →
When Is It Okay To Draw Your Gun During A Fight?
An often occurring question that crosses every concealed carrier’s mind is: when is the right time to draw? As we learn and become aware of the growing firearms community, we see some of the shocking and unbelievable circumstances that can … Continue reading →
Homeowner Goes On The Offensive After Two Intruders Break In — Nails Both Of Them
PETROS, TENNESSEE — A homeowner reported to deputies that he heard two intruders break into his house when he decided to take matters into his own hands. Don Cox reported to the police that after hearing two home invaders come … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Defensive Pistol Shooting Drills: Training Never Stops
Practice, practice, practice. Anyone who carries a firearm should be refining their skills on a regular basis. This includes watching YouTube videos to expand our knowledge and then when we’re comfortable, incorporating this new knowledge into our training. Above is another … Continue reading →
Online Concealed Carry Permit Certificates: Arizona OUT, Virginia IN; Find Out Why
Many of us opt to get other states’ concealed carry permits so that we are legally covered to carry in as many states as we can. Since a recent policy change, there is now a different go-to state to receive … Continue reading →
SITUATION SUNDAY #004: Fast Food Order Gone Wrong
Today is the fourth article in a new weekly series called Situation Sunday. With this series, we will be throwing out a hypothetical situation that someone could encounter during their daily activities and more importantly, how to handle that situation with … Continue reading →
Concealed Carrier Fends Off Attacker Without Firing A Shot!
CLINTONVILLE, OHIO — A former neighbor showed up on the doorstep of a man and called him a terrorist. This is easily a situation that could have gone downhill quickly. Nobody likes disgruntled people showing up on their doorstep and … Continue reading →
Be Prepared, Not Paranoid, When Helping A Stranger In Need. You Could Make Him Angry.
By Robert Farago via TheTruthAboutGuns.com There’s nothing wrong with being helpful to strangers in need. If a stranger needs assistance, all things being equal, render it. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But even as you … Continue reading →
There Seems To Be Some Confusion About Whether You Can Carry In The Post Office Parking Lot
After I threw out a little video the other day outlining the annoyance and danger of what the law-abiding concealed carrier has to go through when visiting a gun free zone like the Post Office, many people commented about the … Continue reading →
Should You Practice Shooting With Your Non-Dominant Hand?
*Until comfortable and confident, all drills should be done with an unloaded firearm* This is a question that pops up a lot with cross-dominant eye shooters. Those are people who have a dominant eye on the opposite side of their … Continue reading →
5 Defensive Scenarios: When To Get Out Of The Car
In many concealed carry courses, instructors will usually advise that when people are approaching your car – stay in the car. And in some cases, this is a good strategy. It works really well when you can hit the gas. … Continue reading →
Armed Church Employee Stops Attempted Murder In Church Parking Lot
BOULDER, COLORADO — An employee of Sacred Heart of Jesus was at the right place at the right time, and all the difference in the equation was that he was carrying a concealed firearm. Just before 6pm Thursday, 47-year-old Heriberto Haro-Luna … Continue reading →
Armed Senior ‘Santa’ Stops Home Invasion, Will Give Coal To Neighbor This December
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — Ron Henrick, a 79-year-old retiree, enjoys working as a clown and as Santa Clause every December. Friday morning, he found a new person to put on the naughty list … and it’s one of his own neighbors. … Continue reading →
Did You Know There’s An Interactive Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map Out There?
With so many people crossing state lines every year who carry concealed, it’s important to know the law for the state you’re entering… and it’s also important to know if they even allow you to carry concealed in their state … Continue reading →
UltiClip: Changing the Face of Concealed Carry
The number of Americans with concealed carry permits has been growing rapidly over recent years. As more and more Americans from more and more lifestyles get trained and choose to carry firearms, the popularity of varying concealed carry styles has … Continue reading →
Ex-BF Stalks, Then Slays Female Concealed Carrier Who Only Got One Shot Off Because Her Gun Jammed
FRANKLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA — A tragic end to a woman’s life who had obtained a concealed carry permit to thwart a long time stalker and abuser. Tracy Williams was reportedly killed last Sunday following a shoot-out between her and estranged … Continue reading →