A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends; enjoy a holiday feast; and reflect on what you are thankful for. Thanksgiving is also the busiest travel weekend of the year in the US. Please consider the following tips when enjoying your Thanksgiving this year. Thanksgiving Dinner Safety: Thaw the turkey in a refrigerator…

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.22 Hang Fire Turns Man Away From Guns For Over A Decade

A student in a recent class shared the following story. I’m repeating from memory. When I was 14 I was out shooting one time with a few friends. Without asking, we had borrowed my father’s .22 pistol. At one point my friend pulled the trigger back and nothing happened. He wasn’t sure if it was out…

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[VIDEO] Springfield XD-S Polymer Pistol Review

A look at the XD-S series for Springfield. The S stands for single stack. A slim profile, lack of recoil, and an affordable price make this gun an attractive option for concealed carry. Official Web Page for XD-S –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t Forget to Subscribe to our Channel) Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday…

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Tactical Pens an Overview

In the self-defense industry there is a lot of talk about tactical pens. This article is meant to introduce tactical pens to readers who may be new to these amazing tools. A tactical pen is the term generally used to refer to a tool that is in the shape of and takes the appearance of…

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Nevada Now Honors the Michigan Permit

Nevada has amended their official list of what state permits they will honor by adding the state of Michigan. Michigan has stood up to the requirements of requiring training and of requiring both a clean criminal and mental background.

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Cold Weather Carry Concerns

Some time ago I was a participant in a radio talk show here in Utah. A good friend of mine is the regular host. While listening I called in regarding the following question: “What is different about carrying your firearm in cold weather?” This was a timely concern as I had been practicing accessing my carry gun from…

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Concealed Carry Jackets For Winter

Senior Instructor Damon Thueson is with Ron again looking at more options for winter concealed carry. –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t Forget to Subscribe to our Channel) Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish a video with one of our Senior Instructors, Damon Thueson. Damon has a big personality and a great approach at…

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Why Do We Use Deadly Force?

When it comes to the use of force and concealed carry, there are some topics that can never be covered too many times. I feel that this is one of them. In the classes I teach for obtaining a concealed carry license, I point out the importance of understanding the reason WHY we use deadly force, not just…

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Pizza Delivery Man Shoots Armed Men

Recently in Florida a Domino’s Pizza Delivery man was approached by two armed men attempting to rob him. He responded by drawing his own concealed weapon and firing at the suspects injuring at least one of them. According to the local CBS station affiliate: Police say a Domino’s delivery driver was delivering  pizzas near Timothys…

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