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The Ideal Concealed Carry Gun: Myth or Reality?

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:41:49 +0000

I have searched and am continuing to try to discover the ideal Concealed Carry (CC) gun for myself, like many do. This is proving to be a very challenging task with a lot of dynamic variables, like when Al Gore “created” the Internet or when Thomas Crapper developed the flush toilet. Is there really a [...]

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Concealed Carry Drills Test

Jason Hanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:18:58 +0000

If you read a lot of gun magazines like I do, then you know there are a million and one drills that a person can practice. And each of these drills depends on what your purpose is for using the gun. For instance, are you using the gun for self-defense or are you solely a [...]

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Self-Defense Shooting and Disparate Force

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:59:35 +0000

It is a terrible thing when anyone takes the life of another and this should only be as a last resort after you have done everything possible to avoid a firearm confrontation. However, to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones in specific deadly scenarios, you might be faced with using a [...]

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If You Ain’t Imagining, You Ain’t Practicing

Johnathan Celso — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:03:53 +0000

Last month this column discussed the best mode of carry for personal protection. It was argued that for all possible scenarios one could come upon, only concealment puts the carrier in the best position. That article received a lot of negative feedback as a result from open carriers who took offense after incorrectly believing the [...]

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What Constitutional Carry Really Means…

Jason Hanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:00:45 +0000

The state of Utah recently passed a constitutional carry bill, which says a person can carry a concealed handgun without needing a permit. Once this bill got passed I heard from a few instructors who were afraid they were going to go out of business because nobody would take their classes anymore. Obviously, they hadn’t [...]

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Amerihide Gun Belt Review

Jason Hanson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:51:14 +0000

One of the most important pieces of concealed carry gear is a proper gun belt. The gun belt also happens to be the most overlooked piece of gear because it’s not as fun as buying ammo, a holster, or the gun itself. The thing is, if you don’t have a good gun belt, none of [...]

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Why You Need to Start Training with a 3×5 Index Card

Jason Hanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:25:34 +0000

I’m a competitive person and hate losing. Just ask my wife who kicked my butt every time we played scrabble when we were dating. (I refuse to play anymore.) However, when it comes to being a more accurate shooter it’s important we “lose” often. What I mean is, I’ll often be at the shooting range [...]

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Where to Carry Your Backup Gun

Jason Hanson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:59:48 +0000

A number of people I know like to carry two guns instead of carrying spare ammo, because they believe the fastest reload is their backup gun. Personally, I sometimes carry two guns and sometimes I just carry extra ammo, so like a lot of things gun-related there’s no right or wrong answer. However, if you’re [...]

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Is the Government Still Racist?

Jason Hanson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:06:07 +0000

Over the years, the United States government has done some despicable things to people. We have the murder and relocation of the Native Americans. We have slavery, the Japanese internment camps, and the persecution of numerous religious groups. And with yesterday being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and with the current gun control legislation, I [...]

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Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe.

Johnathan Celso — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:00:55 +0000

There is much to be learned by Gandalf the Grey when it comes to being the responsible possessor and carrier of a source of extraordinary power. What typically makes a great lie believable is when there is a little truth mixed in, and what generally makes for a great fiction novel is when the reader [...]

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Caching the Snubby Revolver

Jason Hanson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:26:12 +0000

I recently finished reading the book, Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People. It’s not a gun book, but a very entertaining read about the life of a gambler. In the book, he mentions that throughout his gambling days he always carried a .38 Special snub-nosed revolver in his pocket. I imagine there [...]

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What if the Newspaper Exposed Your Address?

Jason Hanson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:34:49 +0000

Last week I was interviewed by the Huffington Post about marriage and guns. The interview was about how spouses handle it when one spouse is into guns and the other is against guns. I’m not going to go into the interview here because awhile back I wrote an article about “How to Make Your Spouse [...]

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Understanding the Criminal Mindset for Your Personal Self-Defense Decisions

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:34:26 +0000

Last week an unspeakable, very terrible tragedy occurred… the second largest mass murder in U.S. history, second only to the Virginia Tech University killing of 33 in 2007. On December 14, 2012 a 20-year-old shooter, Adam Lanza, took 3 weapons (2 pistols and M4 short carbine rifle) and massacred 26 young children, teachers, staff, and [...]

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Christmas Comes Early for Illinois Concealed Carry Advocates

Luke McCoy — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:43:35 +0000

Illinois is the only state that does not allow concealed carry. That will all change 180 days from now. On Tuesday, December 12, 2012 a federal court ruled against a ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business in a 2-1 decision. (view ruling below) They declared the right to self-defense is “broader than [...]

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How To Deal with Police when Getting Pulled Over

Jason Hanson — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:56:57 +0000

Last week I was cruising down I-15 in southern Utah and I got pulled over for speeding. The thing is, the speed limit was 75 and I thought I was doing 80 (I still do). I saw the officer driving in the right hand lane. In other words, he wasn’t hiding on the side of the road, [...]

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My 3 Favorite Tactical Flashlights

Jason Hanson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:29:01 +0000

Last week I was in Tennessee. I didn’t have a car and the only restaurant close to me was McDonald’s. At night, I kept telling myself I was going to call a cab, but let’s just say I ate a lot of McDonald’s and never want to go there again. While I was walking to [...]

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7 Common Mistakes of Concealed Carry Licensees & New Shooters

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:21:27 +0000

So that you will regularly, properly, and legally carry a concealed firearm, you must select your optimal firearm, gear, and accessories that match your lifestyle, dress, work, recreational and daily activities, personal preferences and philosophies and understand certain guidelines. It is a terrible thing when anyone takes the life of another and you should accept [...]

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Why I Carry a Concealed Firearm

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:15:02 +0000

Although I served 30 years in the military and am trained in proper use of guns, I do NOT have an aggressive, macho “commando complex” that influences me to seek out danger and confront others physically or with force, which would make me one of the worst kind of predators. Although trained and prepared, I [...]

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CCW and Practice in an Indoor Range

E.L. Castle — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:46:16 +0000

The last article I wrote, Practice with a Purpose, resulted in some very nice comments, but one comment drew my interest and caused me to give it a great deal of thought. The comment was this: Can you recommend any ccw drills for indoor range users? This comment didn’t really relate to the article, per-se, [...]

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Are You Illegally Carrying Concealed at the Post Office?

Jason Hanson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:49:52 +0000

Most of us believe we understand concealed carry laws fairly well. After all, we know we cannot carry concealed in a courthouse, we know we cannot carry concealed in an airport, and in the vast majority of states we’re not allowed to carry concealed inside a school. But when it comes to the Post Office [...]

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Concealed Carry Tips – Part 2

Ron Danielowski — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:24:01 +0000

In the first part of this two part series on basic concealed carry ideas, I covered the Four Principles for Effective Concealment, the definition of concealment as it pertains to our needs as concealed weapons carriers, and I finished up with writing about some considerations for what you might want to take into account for [...]

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Concealed Carry Tips – Part 1

Ron Danielowski — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:05:51 +0000

The Times, They are a Changin’ As additional states (thankfully) adopt more civilized firearms laws such as Constitutional Carry or Shall Issue legislation, I thought I would share with you some thoughts and advice about carrying concealed that I have found quite helpful over the years. Since there have already been good posts on this [...]

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When You Leave Home

Daryl Dempsey — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:12:44 +0000

When you leave home… …it begins to change with out you immediately. Moreover, when you go back it will be different. You can never go back to the home you left. While the physical aspect may be true, the imagery of home, however good or bad, tends to remain constant. In the abstract, “home” can [...]

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Concealed Carry Drill Part Three

Matt Schlueter — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:24 +0000

In this article we are going to visit “failure to stop drills”. After the recent shootings in Aurora, CO., I feel this drill must be discussed and practiced. What we saw in Aurora was a determined criminal bent on inflicting as many casualties as possible. When I say “determined,” it is not the average criminal [...]

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Concealed Carry Drill Part Two

Matt Schlueter — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:38:25 +0000

The purpose of this drill is to concentrate on development and improvement of your Combat Shooting Skills and begin using movement in your shooting drills. In this article we will be expanding on the last article Point Shooting & Concealed Carry Drills, by adding the kneeling shooting position and moving to cover. What is cover? [...]

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How to Carry Concealed in a Restaurant

Jason Hanson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:02:32 +0000

I rarely go out to eat unless I’m traveling. And the last few days I’ve been in Utah, Nevada and California. I was in Utah for my family reunion, which is always a good time since this is the side of my family that actually gets along and doesn’t try to avoid each other. I [...]

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USA Carry’s Guide to Dry Practice

Ron Danielowski — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:40:51 +0000

Introduction Due to the various requests I have received in regards to my article Sighted Fire vs. Reflexive Fire, I am providing this DIY guide to dry practice (a.k.a. “dry-firing”) in order to answer some of the questions that are still lingering in regards to dry practice. In this article I will attempt to give [...]

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Quick Draw vs. Slow Draw

Jason Hanson — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:12:58 +0000

Today’s article is actually being written for my father-in-law, but I thought you’d find it interesting. Let me explain: My father-in-law is a computer wizard. All I can really tell you is that he builds super computers for Oracle, and after about the first 30 seconds of explaining his job to me I had no [...]

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Point Shooting & Concealed Carry Drills

Matt Schlueter — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:54:55 +0000

The purpose of this drill is the development of point shooting skills. Point shooting is best described as the shooter bringing their pistol up to eye level, with both eyes open point their pistol at the desired target and shoot. Point shooting is generally used from 0 to 7 yards, while for some shooters it [...]

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Running With Your Gun

Jason Hanson — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:24:26 +0000

When I was with the Agency I was probably in the best shape of my life. However, these days I still run over 2 miles every morning, but that’s about it. I don’t lift weights or do any other exercises. The truth is, I don’t even like running. I know some folks who are all [...]

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