Pro-gun IL senators and representatives continue to push for concealed carry in the last no-carry-whatsoever state left standing. State Representative Mike Bost is urging citizens to sign a petition supporting the passage of HB 148 which would legalize concealed carry in the state. Cook county area legislators, principally, have held off the rest of the state [...]
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11 Things to Consider When Choosing a Concealed Carry Holster
When choosing a concealed carry holster for your pistol, selecting the best holster you can find will add to your overall total self-defense abilities. A holster/pistol combination is part of your concealed carry defensive system. While looking at a quality holster the one factor you should consider last is the cost. Experience has taught me [...]
Choosing Your Daily Concealed Carry Gear
Concealed carry gear will vary from person to person. What I suggest looking for in each piece of your daily concealed carry gear is size, usefulness, and versatility. When picking equipment regardless of what it is ask if the size is one that you will find comfortable to carry concealed. If you chose a piece [...]
Oklahoma Residents of States with Permitless Carry May Now Do So
Gov. Mary Fallin just signed a bill allowing residents of states who do not require a permit to carry a firearm to carry in the state of Oklahoma. This is a little ironic, considering Oklahoma requires a permit for their residents, but I’m sure welcome news for visitors. Read more at KTUL
Michigan Governor Signs Bill Allowing Tasers to be Concealed
Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law yesterday allowing tasers to be carried concealed by citizens with concealed handgun licenses. It’s important to be aware of laws in other states which may limit the kinds of weapons you can carry, even if you have a permit. Read more at MINBCNEWS.com
5 Tips on Selecting Ammunition for Concealed Carry
Let me begin by telling you a little about myself, a life long hunter, recreational shooter, and with 18 years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer during which time I became a firearms instructor and DARE officer both positions I still hold. Selecting ammunition for the concealed carry permit holder is relatively easy with [...]
Illinois Carry Group Advocates for Legalized Concealed Carry
Lake County (Illinois) Sheriff Mark Curran met with concealed carry supporters yesterday to raise awareness about the state’s lack of a concealed carry law. The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is also pushing for legislation on this front. Cook County is almost singlehandedly resisting this, the question is just for how long. Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran [...]
The 2nd Biggest Mistake Gun Owners Make?
The biggest mistake gun owners make is violating one of the four safety rules. Those are obviously non-negotiable and breaking the rules costs many people their lives and limbs. But, I believe the second biggest mistake gun owners make is not carrying their firearm often enough. Yesterday, I got a call from my brother who [...]
Michigan House Adds Stun Guns to Concealed Pistol Law
Michigan residents trained and licensed to carry concealed pistols will be able to possess and use an electro-muscular disruption device under legislation approved Wednesday by the House. An EMD is defined as a device that delivers a shock through probes attached to wires and is commonly known as a stun gun or the brand name [...]
Concealed Carry Permit Holder Stops Knife Attack
A man stabbed two people at the Smith’s Marketplace grocery store in downtown Salt Lake City before being subdued by a bystander. The attack took place around 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the store at 455 South and 500 East. According to a witness, it appears one man was stabbed in the side [...]
New Fashion Wrinkle: Stylishly Hiding the Gun
Woolrich, a 182-year-old clothing company, describes its new chino pants as an elegant and sturdy fashion statement, with a clean profile and fabric that provides comfort and flexibility. And they are great for hiding a handgun. The company has added a second pocket behind the traditional front pocket for a weapon. Or, for those who [...]
Concealed Carry Gun Rules Ease in Ohio
In the eight years since Ohio passed a concealed weapons law, county sheriffs have issued 296,588 permits to carry firearms in purses, holsters and vehicles, with more than half of those coming since President Barack Obama was elected. Gun laws are in a spotlight throughout the country as Florida’s Trayvon Martin case and the presidential [...]
100,000 Concealed Carry Permits in Six Months for Wisconsin
In just under six months from when Wisconsin’s concealed carry law went into affect they have approved and printed 100,000 concealed carry permits. They has estimated that within a year they would have printed 125,000 permits. They get hundreds of new applications everyday so I don’t see them having any problem meeting that goal. Here’s [...]
Tampa May Seek Gov. Rick Scott’s Help Keeping Guns Away from RNC Protests
Frustrated by a Florida law that blocks all local regulation of guns, Mayor Bob Buckhorn expects to reach out to Gov. Rick Scott for help keeping concealed firearms away from protests during the Republican National Convention. The 2011 state law pre-empts the ability of cities and counties to pass any laws regulating firearms or ammunition. [...]
Concealed Carry Package Giveaway
