Maine Now Honors Permits from 16 New States
On June 5th, 2015 Legislative Document 868 was signed into law by Governor Paul LePage of Maine. Described as “An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits” the change removes the power from the state police to enter into reciprocity agreements and instead forces Maine to recognize any resident permit from any state that also…
Read MoreFree eBook and Weekly Survival Articles
Readers, as you know our site is focused on firearm training and education. Our content focuses on everything related to guns. That said, since we are also passionate about survival generally speaking, back in 2007 we started a weekly eNewsletter featuring safety and survival tips. Over the years thousands of different people have been receiving our…
Read MoreThings Gun People Say That Make My Blood Boil
A few Jacob Pet Peeves are going to come out here today. There are a handful of things that I hear often in the gun community that are either out right wrong or tend to communicate the wrong message. Here are a few that I really don’t like. Because Its My Right I often hear…
Read MoreOlive Garden Employee Refuses Service to Uniformed Police Officer
When I first saw the headline I thought it was a joke. I know there are a lot of businesses out there that have policies against firearms… anyone who carries concealed is familiar with that reality. I have never heard of a business refusing to serve a law enforcement officer. Now official statements from Olive…
Read MoreVIDEO: Beretta 87 Cheetah .22 LR Review
Damon found this short review in his video archives for us today. A look at the Beretta 87 Cheetah. Considered one of the best combat style .22 handguns on the market. Dave and Damon give it a test run out on the range. –>Click here to watch on YouTube Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we…
Read MoreConcealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed
Last month a concealed carry permit holder walked into a Walmart with his concealed firearm. The catch? It wasn’t well concealed. The firearm carrying citizen went into a store bathroom and was followed by another man who attacked him with a punch in the face. When the firearm owner fell to the ground the attacker…
Read MoreSoft Launch of USA Firearm Resources App in Google Play
Today we went live in Google Play with our first version of our mobile application. We know today’s gun owners are on the move and may not always have easy access to a desktop computer to check the latest firearm news, log their latest training trip to the range, or search for the nearest gunsmith.…
Read MoreEveryday Tactical: Situational Awareness
As mentioned in my other articles, the dynamics of a deadly force encounter happen at a blazingly fast pace. We are thrusted into a reactionary role. Thus, our decisions and actions are made and executed mostly instinctively from muscle memory, rather than through calculated decisions based on the clarity of hindsight. The tips I present are intended to help…
Read MoreGlock Conversion Kit for a Short Barrell Rifle by Fab Defense
In today’s video Damon and Ron review the Conversion Kit by Fab Defense for the Glock 17/19 series. These conversion kits transform the popular handgun into a CQB weapon system to be reckoned with. –>>Click here to watch on YouTube Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish a video with one of our Senior Instructors,…
Read MoreEveryday Tactical: Keeping Your Hands Free
Sometimes the simplest things we do can have a great payoff in the long run. I would like to pass one tip to all of you responsible gun carrying citizens. In a way this concept was ingrained in my mind when I was in Marine Corps Bootcamp. We were trained that, while in uniform, we were not to…
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