Firearm Safety
What Is Cognitive Dissonance and What Does it Have to Do With Politics and Gun Safety
**Warning… some science and psychology in this article… reader beware! Among the most natural of human instincts is the need to convince oneself that one’s actions are good and acceptable. In order to understand what is generally called self-justification we have to start with another scientific term; cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is used to describe…
Read MoreConcealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed
Last month a concealed carry permit holder walked into a Walmart with his concealed firearm. The catch? It wasn’t well concealed. The firearm carrying citizen went into a store bathroom and was followed by another man who attacked him with a punch in the face. When the firearm owner fell to the ground the attacker…
Read MoreEveryday Tactical: Situational Awareness
As mentioned in my other articles, the dynamics of a deadly force encounter happen at a blazingly fast pace. We are thrusted into a reactionary role. Thus, our decisions and actions are made and executed mostly instinctively from muscle memory, rather than through calculated decisions based on the clarity of hindsight. The tips I present are intended to help…
Read MoreEveryday Tactical: Keeping Your Hands Free
Sometimes the simplest things we do can have a great payoff in the long run. I would like to pass one tip to all of you responsible gun carrying citizens. In a way this concept was ingrained in my mind when I was in Marine Corps Bootcamp. We were trained that, while in uniform, we were not to…
Read MoreGun Falls Out Onto Ground at Tampa Movie Theater
Earlier this month Tampa police responded to a call from an AMC movie theater when a patron’s firearm accidentally dropped to the floor. (News story below) To share my own incriminating story, I recall many years ago shortly after receiving my concealed carry permit but shortly before my first holster came in the mail I…
Read MoreCritical Rules of Home Emergency Firearm Storage
Have you ever thought about having a firearm specifically dedicated for home defense? Shotguns and handguns are both suitable options. There may be some confusion about the way a firearm should be stored and safeguarded from children or anyone else who should not have access to it. Some argue that having a loaded firearm in the home is inherently…
Read MoreShare With America Which Local Businesses Don’t Support Guns
In early 2015 USA Firearm Training announced that we would be adding a new section to our popular gun business directory to highlight local businesses that prohibit firearms. This information serves to help gun owners and concealed carry holders that carry everyday. The content in the business directory is generated by readers, students, and others just…
Read MoreBe Sure of Your Target – America’s Triple S Disease
The year was 2002. I was making a long drive in the middle of the night and I was starting to dose off. I realized I was going to fall…
Read MoreRole of An Air Rifle In Your Security and Survival
An air rifle is an affordable and effective tool for many emergencies. It also makes for a great training tool for children who have reached an age where an appropriate level of hands on experience and training is important to teach proper weapon handling and safety.
Read MoreVehicle Handgun Mount and Holster from Gum Creek
The mount essentially works as a strap with hooks on either end that fasten to the dash underneath your steering wheel. This strap then can be fastened to certain holsters and naturally all the Gum Creek compatible holsters are sold on their website.
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