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Book Giveaway: Win “Tactical Pistol Shooting”
Pistol training to master the basics is the only way to shoot faster and more accurately. Whether you carry a pistol for a living, for defense or personal protection, “Tactical Pistol Shooting” will help you attain the level of handgun training desired.
Book Excerpt: Use of Non Lethal Weapons for Self Defense
Check out these excerpts from Chapter 11 of “Personal Defense for Women,” where author Gila Hayes covers use of non lethal weapons for self defense, including tasers and pepper spray, and exposes lies and dangerous scams surrounding stun guns and other devices.
Concealed Carry for Women: Gila Hayes Walks the Walk
Massad Ayoob sums it up nicely: “Our daughters need more role models like Gila Hayes.” In her book “Personal Defense for Women,” Hayes disregards the stereotypes and tells women what they need to know to protect themselves and their families.
Classic Guns: “Vintage Carry” and the Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pistol
In the world of carrying handguns, a number of phrases have evolved to describe exactly what reason or method a handgun is carried in a particular way. There is “open carry” which is simply to carry a sidearm in plain sight. There is “concealed carry” which is self-explanatory. There is “constitutional carry” where a person [...]
Video: Would-Be Robbery Thwarted by Concealed Carry
When a van pulled up next to a Milwaukee couple walking a dog on March 24, 2012, something didn’t feel right. The couple’s fears were realized when the driver pulled a handgun and demanded their belongings. What happened next is a perfect example of how concealed carry keeps law-abiding people safe. Source Learn More About [...]
Kimber Solo named 2012 Handgun of the Year by American Rifleman
The Kimber® Solo® 9mm pistol has been selected as the 2012 American Rifleman Handgun of the Year and will be receiving the Golden Bullseye Award at the NRA Convention this spring. Now in their 10th year, NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. The winners are selected by [...]
Johnston County, North Carolina: Where 1 in 25 Have Concealed Carry Permits
Johnston County, located near the center of North Carolina, has seen an impressive surge in concealed carry permits, based on statistics from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. “Last April the total number of concealed carry permits issued for Johnston County was 4,500, and as of January 2012 that number has risen to more than 6,600,” [...]
Illinois: Women Advised to Use Combs and Keys Against Rapists
As reported by the Rockford Star, “Women who log onto an Illinois State Police Web page will find they are advised to protect themselves [in case of sexual assault] with a ‘rat tail comb, keys, pens and pencils’ against an assailant armed with a gun or knife. As a last resort, women are told put [...]
A great summertime concealed carry holster
As the weather warms across the country, and we are hoping that will be very soon here in Wisconsin, concealment garments tend to get small and lighter. That means hiding your concealed carry handgun can be more of a challenge. A new product on the market called VersaCarry can help keep your gun hidden and [...]
