I recently had a co-worker ask me about an advertisement in the paper offering an out of state concealed carry permit class. As was I talking to him, I learned he really does not know what states our permit is honored in. In our state the permit system is a “shall issue” and does not [...]
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Hawaii Firearm Permits at Record High Level in 2011
The Department of the Attorney General has released its annual report detailing state firearm registration statistics for calendar year 2011. A record high total of 15,375 personal/private firearm permit applications were processed statewide during 2011, marking a substantial 20.1% increase from the previous record high of 12,801 applications processed in 2010. Of the applications processed [...]
No Such Thing As An Unloaded Firearm, Ever.
I can hear them now; ‘what do you mean all guns are loaded all the time?!’ ‘That’s stupid!’ ‘I have guns at home right now that are not loaded’! ‘Hell, I was at the gun store the other day, none of them guns behind the counter and on the wall rack were loaded’! I say, [...]
Do This and You May Go To Jail
One of the most important things I try and teach people is when you’re justified in using a gun against another person. In my classes I get all types of questions such as “Can I shoot them in the foot, just to wound them?” Or “Can I pull out the gun and threaten them even [...]
“Weapon” – Defined
A weapon, as defined by Wikipedia, is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm (either physical or psychological) to living beings… By definition, firearms and electronic alarm systems are both weapons. A firearm is a tool used with the aim of causing Physical damage or harm. An alarm system [...]
Don’t Take Your Guns to Town, Bill
I was just reading the USA Carry article titled Will I know the Time? discussing dementia and gun ownership. As I read the article three thoughts slammed together in my head. The first was the old 1958 Johnny Cash song Don’t Take Your Guns to Town where a mother pleads with her cowboy son to [...]
STOP Doctors Violating Patient’s Gun Privacy Rights in Florida
House Bill 155, introduced by state Representative Jason Brodeur (R-33) PASSED yesterday in the House Criminal Justice subcommittee. HOWEVER, a vote that should have been 11 to 4 in favor of gun owner’s privacy rights was only a 9 to 6 margin because two House Republicans — who sat side-by-side — voted against us and [...]
Update on Pro-Gun Legislation in the Buckeye State!
Today, February 15, the House State Government and Elections Committee will be taking proponent testimony for House Bill 45 at 1:30 pm in room 116 at the state capitol. Introduced by state Representatives Danny Bubp (R-88) and Terry Johnson (R-89), HB 45 would eliminate the current confusing standards of carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle. In addition, [...]
How Often Do I Need To Practice To Get Really Good?
I have been asked several times how much practice is needed to get really good with a handgun. Obviously, “really good” is subjective at best, but let’s try to define it as best we can. I consider “really good” to be good enough to defend yourself under all sorts of circumstances. “Really good” is better [...]
Stopping Firearms Preemption Violations by Local Government Officials across Florida
DATE: February 8, 2011 TO: USF & NRA Member and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past President REPORT ON ROUND 1 ** STOP Local Governments across Florida From Violating State Law Senate Bill 402, introduced by state Senator Joe Negron (R-28), was heard today, February 8 in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. SB [...]
Concealed Carry Package Giveaway
