Firearm Safety
3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings
In two unrelated incidents last month in Colorado, two children died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police charged all four parents with various criminal offenses. Three of the four parents turned themselves over to police, but as of April 29th, one parent is still on the run. Two children unintentionally shoot themselves — The first…
Read MoreRed Flag Bill Draws Lawsuits
The Red Flag Bill, or, House Bill 19-1177 Extreme Risk Protection Order, was signed into law on April 12th by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. While the bill will not got into effect until January 1st, 2020, opponents of the measure have made their displeasure known in the form of lawsuits. Gun rights activist group, Rocky…
Read MoreThe Real Cause of Negligent Discharges
It can be very difficult but wherever possible I attempt to ignore all my emotions and feelings and try to use the cool logic of the human brain to consider…
Read MoreOfficer Slips On Ice and Accidentally Shoots Suspect
Image courtesy of The Denver Post Winter brings with it a number of dangers. Here in the mountains of Colorado not to far from my home I got a reminder when reading the local news. Earlier in December 2015 a police office with the Aurora Police Department was confronting a criminal when he slipped on…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Keep the Gun On the Night Stand
In a recent class a student told me, “My father taught me that when there is an intruder in the home seconds count and you won’t have time to get to the gun safe. You should sleep with the gun on your night stand for quick and easy access.” Your firearm storage plans in your…
Read MoreShould You Modify Your Trigger On Your Carry Gun?
Very often, I am asked by my students about my opinion on the pros and cons of modifying the trigger pull of their carry gun. Owners do not typically increase the weight of the trigger pull on their firearm. For this reason when referring to trigger modification, we will be addressing reducing the weight of the trigger pull…
Read More.22 Hang Fire Turns Man Away From Guns For Over A Decade
A student in a recent class shared the following story. I’m repeating from memory. When I was 14 I was out shooting one time with a few friends. Without asking, we had borrowed my father’s .22 pistol. At one point my friend pulled the trigger back and nothing happened. He wasn’t sure if it was out…
Read MoreThe Lies We Tell Ourselves About Guns and Safety
Not to long ago I received the following email from a former student: Jacob, having only received my permit to carry a few weeks earlier I found myself in a situation that reminded me of your class. I went with some co-workers to a nearby restaurant for happy hour. As soon as I had ordered…
Read MoreA Happy and Safe Halloween 2015
Every October 31, children all over go door to door, trick-or-treating. It is very important to take safety precautions and prepare before allowing your children to go out. Before your children go trick or treating, please ensure the following things: All children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult or someone…
Read MoreWhy and How to Check Your Ammunition For Inperfections
Image from HandgunForum.net While many of us check our carry guns and equipment religiously, how many check your ammunition? A recent article by Patrick Sweeney discussing “one in a million” ammo accidents got me to thinking: “What have I seen or experienced that has changed the way I handle my ammunition that may benefit another…
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