PREFACE: My wife and I recently found out she’s pregnant with our first child. She’s three months along and we don’t know the sex yet, however, I’m convinced it’s a girl. The other day I sat down and wrote a letter to my unborn daughter about one of the most important topics a father could [...]
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Handgun Safes must be Secure, Fast and Easy to Access
Those of us with children understand the safety requirements for gun ownership. We don’t want unauthorized access to our handguns, which could result in a family member or neighborhood child being accidentally killed because they found a loaded home protection handgun unsecured in a closet, in a nightstand, under the bed, under a car seat, [...]
Some Of The Answer, Handgun Training Review
By The Book. I recently rediscovered a gem in my collection of training materials; “Some Of The Answer, Handgun” by Jim Crews. Some Background Jim Crews showed up on my radar a number of years ago though a tactical maillist (anyone remember maillists?). This is where I learned that he had created a collection of [...]
The Handgun “Secure It” Security Box
The American Association of Certified Firearms Instructors (AACFI) of Minneapolis, MN has produced a Handgun Security Box for use in your home, office, or in your automobile to provide you a safe and secure temporary handgun security box. Those of us that practice the carrying of concealed firearms have encountered situations where the carrying of [...]
When to Use a Handgun vs. a Shotgun for Home Defense
If you wake up at 2:00am to the sound of a window being smashed and you hear someone entering your house, here’s what you should ideally do: Gather all of your family members together in the same room, lock the door, call the police and have your gun ready in case the intruder should try [...]
SAF Challenges Interstate Handgun Sales Ban
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed suit in U.S. District Court in Virginia challenging the constitutionality of federal and Virginia provisions barring handgun sales to non-residents. SAF is joined in the lawsuit by Michelle Lane, a District of Columbia resident who cannot legally purchase handguns because there are no retail firearms dealers [...]
Should You Use A Handgun or Long Gun for Home Defense?
For whatever reason – crime, predatory animals, anything – you have decided to look for a firearm to add to your home defense plan. OK. You’ve thought it through and now you have to go get it. Where do you go? What should you look for? What is the best choice – shotgun, rifle, handgun? [...]
Anti-Gun Legislation to Control Philadelphia Gun Owners has been Introduced!
“F” -rated state Senator LeAnna Washington (D-4) has introduced anti-gun legislation to help Philadelphia to continue to try and control our Second Amendment rights within the city limits. Senate Bill 176 would allow the city of Philadelphia to prohibit an individual from purchasing more than one handgun within a thirty day period and to regulate firearm [...]
How to Get Started Choosing a Concealed Carry Handgun
If you are thinking about buying a gun for self defense and you are overwhelmed by all of your choices, find out what you need to know before you buy. First and foremost, you have to decide that you can take a human life if necessary. No, it is not like television or the movies, [...]
Practice is Crucial When Carrying a Firearm
Carrying a gun is an awesome responsibility but I believe you have a responsibility to carry your gun to protect yourself and your family. You also have a responsibility to be proficient with your gun. If the occasion ever arises that you need to protect yourself and/or your family all your fine motor skills will [...]
Concealed Carry Package Giveaway
