Posts Tagged ‘safety’
10 Things That Will Stop a Bullet and 25 Things That Won’t
To be truthful we are generalizing some for the purpose of simplicity. Here are some disclaimers before we dive in: Different firearms and calibers of bullets have unique stopping power and potential for penetration depending on their velocity and construction. There is a big difference between a 9mm handgun and an AR-15 Some bullets for…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Cover and Concealment
There are a handful of vocabulary terms that make me cringe when I hear them used wrong and the terms cover and concealment are among those. This article will quickly overview the difference between these two ideas. Concealment in a Gun Fight Concealment refers to anything that hides you from view. Concealment is an important…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Retail Stores For Guns and Ammunition
One of the most popular articles we published so far this year was in reference to how one should try to avoid public gun ranges in order to train in the safest environment possible. Some of the emails I received essentially said, “Jacob, you claim to be able to avoid public gun ranges most of…
Read MoreThis is the Script to Use When Contacting Schools About Eddie Eagle
Eddie Eagle is a program launched by the NRA to help protect kids from guns and accidents related to guns. Do you remember the DARE program? Cop goes into school and tells kids not to do drugs? Same kind of concept but with centered around teaching the kids not to play with guns. The NRA donates…
Read MoreTen Things You Need to Buy With Your Handgun
Buying a new handgun can be an expensive ordeal. In addition to budgeting for the weapon itself you also need to consider the ancillary expenses that are critical to success with that weapon. Here are some of the most important things to consider. 1. Gun Safe. When you get home from the store where are…
Read More29 Home Defense Tactics To Prevent Intruders
We all train and prepare to be able to use our firearms to defend ourselves in any life threatening situation but of course we hope we don’t have to. Today’s article will outline 29 things you can do to increase your home security and make it less likely that you will have to use the gun.…
Read More7 Ways to Inspire Confidence In Others When At The Range
I have often thought back on moments when I’ve been out to the range with a friend or family member who is firing a gun for their first time. They are visibly nervous albeit often excited and anxious as well. While it is important to be competent and safe with a firearm, today we will…
Read MoreThis is the Top Firearm Training Video on YouTube and Its ALL Wrong
A quick search on YouTube and you will find the most viewed video for firearm training is a video that reviews a few drills used by Russian Special Forces for advanced handgun training. While this video is fun to watch it crosses the line for what we could consider a safe training environment. While you…
Read MoreThis Police Officer Shot Himself Because He Didn’t Train For This
Last week national news lit up when an off duty police officer from Kentucky was coming back from dinner with his wife and shot himself. He was in an elevator alone with his wife when he decided to adjust or “check” his weapon. When trying to re-holster the weapon he had an issue dealing with…
Read MoreConcerns With Concealed Carry And Winter Gloves
Winter is here and many parts of the country are dealing with record breaking low temperatures. As your dress changes so do your tactics for concealed carry and self-defense. In today’s article I want to address questions about gloves. To Wear Gloves or Not to Wear Gloves Gloves are a huge hindrance to handling a…
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