Posts Tagged ‘concealed carry’
Illinois Permit Now Honored in Virginia
Back in February of 2016 amid some drama between republican law makers and the Virginia Attorney General, new legislation was passed that went into effect on July 1st, 2016 and effects Illinois CCW holders.
Read MoreIlinois Representative Seeks to Discount CCW Permits for Veterans
Representative Avery Bourne Wants to give back to the veterans of the state of Illinois. Currently the fee for a Concealed carry license is $150 for a license that needs to be renewed after five years. Bourne is sponsoring house bill HB6111, which would cut that cost in half.
Read MoreNew Proposed Bills to Allow Concealed Carry in Illinois Public Transportation and Highway Rest Areas
Three gun related bills have been proposed in the Illinois State House this year that all impact where concealed carry permit holders can and cannot take their guns. Learn more about the implications.
Read MoreUnique Female Options to Concealed Carry
Every news outlet is reporting on the increased number of woman getting involved in the shooting sports and concealed carry. Its very exciting. In speaking with female students who come through our firearm training course the most common concern initially is in finding a way to carry a concealed firearm that is in line with…
Read MoreMaine and Georgia Now Honor Each Other’s Permits
As previously reported, a change to Maine’s law allows that they will honor any resident permit from any state where that state also honor’s the Maine permit. With that said, Georgia has begun to honor the Maine resident permit and thus Maine now honor’s the Georgia resident permit. Our permit map builder has been updated.…
Read MoreMaine and New Hampshire Honor Each Other’s Permits
As previously reported, Maine passed a new law in 2015 that granted reciprocity to any resident permit from a state that also honors the Maine permit. New Hampshire has moved forward with recognizing the Maine permit and so naturally in turn Maine will honor the New Hampshire permit. >>Maine State Site >>New Hampshire State Site…
Read MoreClarifying the Impact of Virginia’s Change to Permit Reciprocity
Last week the Attorney General in Virginia made national headlines when he announced that on Feb 1st, 2016 Virginia will stop honoring permits from 25 states. He has been accused of using his authority to further a political agenda while hurting law abiding citizens… which is true. Because we (USA Firearm Training) have promoted the…
Read MoreVIDEO: How to Draw Your Concealed Carry Firearm and Present It
Master instructor Steve Beckstead shares some tips for drawing your concealed firearm. It’s simple but its critical to train and practice. –>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…
Read MoreNevada 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.
Read MoreCold 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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