Summertime Self-Defense: CCW at the Beach or Pool by S.E. Rakowski May 9, 2017 Articles As summer looms and temperatures rise, my thoughts turn to sun, sand, and surf. While a trip to the beach... Read more
Travel Safety: CCW for the Great American Road Trip by S.E. Rakowski May 3, 2017 - Updated On March 23, 2021 Articles I’m a big fan of road trips – the scenery is (usually) interesting, I don’t have to sit in a... Read more
Why You Should Carry a Tactical Pen in Your EDC by S.E. Rakowski March 24, 2017 - Updated On June 29, 2022 Articles This past Christmas I was fortunate to receive a practical (and cool) self-defense item – a tactical pen. After playing... Read more
Are You Covered? Homeowner’s Insurance and Firearms by S.E. Rakowski February 22, 2017 Articles Americans buy insurance for a lot of things: homes, cars, their health care—even their lives. But what about firearms? Homeowner’s... Read more
Shooting into Your Golden Years by S.E. Rakowski November 25, 2016 Articles My 89 year old Grandmother still shoots the rifle my Grandfather used to hunt with. The rifle is more than... Read more
Holsters for Her (With Humor) by S.E. Rakowski March 2, 2016 Articles If I were the heroine in an action movie or video game, I’d wear a tactical corset every day. Unfortunately,... Read more
Mental Illness and Gun Ownership: Some Thoughts by S.E. Rakowski February 25, 2016 Articles Mental illness is a hot topic for both 2nd amendment advocates and proponents of gun control. Incidents such as the... Read more
CCW on the Job: Do Your Research by S.E. Rakowski February 8, 2016 Articles Personal protection is often given a main reason for owning and carrying a handgun. Hopefully, you feel secure in your... Read more
CCW Permit Holder Foils Burglary Attempt by S.E. Rakowski December 28, 2015 Articles Firearms owners operate under the assumption they should be prepared to use their weapon, if necessary, but hope the occasion... Read more
Woman Claims Racial Profiling After Ammunition Purchase Inquiry by S.E. Rakowski December 17, 2015 Articles Sim Sangha visited a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Fremont, CA to inquire about purchasing 8 boxes of ammunition commonly... Read more
2015 To Set New Record For Gun Sales by S.E. Rakowski December 17, 2015 Articles With the shooting in San Bernardino, CA fresh in the public’s mind, the FBI expects December firearm sales to push... Read more