YOUR FIRST PTC / CCW CLASS: WHAT TO EXPECT?
Filing for your PTC (Permit To Carry) or CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) Permit, as its named in other states, can be a somewhat intimidating experience. Shooting targets on a range but making the decision that you’re willing to use your pistol in self-defense is another level of commitment, entirely. Because of this, many states have […]
Securing and Protecting Your Firearms
A place for everything, everything in its place. It’s a familiar adage that reinforces the need to be organized. This is especially important with firearms. Misplacing a firearm, or allowing one to get into the wrong hands, whether that’s a smash-and-grab home invader or a child, could have fatal consequences. In addition to protecting people […]
Try Before You Buy
As someone who might be unfamiliar with firearms, the process can seem daunting. Brands, calibers, sizes, capacities, and relevant features go on seemingly endlessly. Buying a firearm isn’t as easy as buying one that fits in your hand the best and going home with it. A useful approach to the decision-making process is to look […]
The Myriad of Ways to Carry Concealed
The number of ways you can carry a handgun for personal protection is almost as vast as the number of firearms available to choose from. Since the advent of pistols themselves, humans have come up with a variety of ingenious and sometimes risky methods of concealing firearms. We’re going to focus on the concealed carry […]
What To Know When Traveling With Firearms
Much like traveling for any extended period, preparation is key when traveling with firearms. If you understand the rules and know how they apply where you are going, you’ll have a hassle-free experience. On the other hand, if you don’t understand what you’re walking into your trip can be severely impacted by bringing a firearm […]
Travel Security
We previously discussed how to travel with firearms for personal protection on the road. But there are a number of reasons why you may not be able to travel with a firearm at all. Whether this is because of your required routes/stops in prohibitive areas, business travel which prevents the carry of firearms, or you’re […]
Sizes And Styles Of Handguns, Which Is Best For You?
One of the most confusing parts of selecting a firearm is the vast array of options. Specifically discussing handguns, there are a plethora of manufacturers, and even if you narrow down the manufacturer you prefer there are more calibers than the ubiquitous 9mm. You can take a few basic steps, however, that will help smooth […]
Home Defense
An easy way to look at home defense is the same way you might look at your home itself…because simply having a gun is NOT all that’s required to successfully defend the home.
What Is The Best Handgun For A Woman
Why the “best” handgun for women is not any different than the “best” handgun for men, children, or anyone else.
Concealed Carry Holsters For Women
