On July 1st, 2023, Florida joins the world of Constitutional Carry. This means the majority of states have now adopted Constitutional Carry. Twenty-six out of fifty isn’t bad. With that in mind, we are doing a deep dive into Constitutional Carry. While nerds like me follow these things closely, I realize not everyone does,...
How Competition Makes You A Better Concealed Carrier
One of the things I’m happy to see slowly disappear is the idea that competition shooting will get you ‘kilt in the streetz.’ More and more defensive-oriented shooters are embracing the idea of competition shooting to improve their defensive skills. I’m still a newb in competition myself, but I’ve come up with a few...
The Best New .22s in 2023
I love .22LR handguns and by extension, other rimfire handguns. The low price of ammo, low recoil, and how easy they are to suppress makes them a joy to shoot and shoot often. I have tons of rimfires 22s, and I’m always looking to add another to my collection. With that in mind, I’ve...
The Importance of Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry
As a firearms instructor, I cannot stress enough the importance of acting responsibly when you are carrying a firearm. Being able to act responsibly requires proper training, education, and situational awareness. You need to be aware of your surroundings and the potential threats that exist. This is where situational awareness comes into play. Situational...
Most Critical CCW Skills To Practice
Carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) for self-defense is a significant responsibility that requires a special set of skills, knowledge, and judgment abilities. From the seasoned CCW holder to someone considering taking their first firearms class, there are a lot of complex skills that are required to be effective in any self-defense situation, and those...
Common Firearms Mistakes and How To Improve On Them
There are a lot of reasons to enjoy firearms, from effective utility use around the homestead to personal and family protection, hunting, marksmanship, and more. No matter how or why you use your firearms, it’s crucial to your safety and the safety of all those around you that you know how to operate your...
