So, you’re considering applying for your concealed carry permit (CCW permit). First off, we applaud you Concealed carry laws are finding themselves in national headlines once again. As the Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments over New York handgun licensing law that goes back over 100 years, we decided it was time to discuss just […]
Concealed Carry Situational Awareness and How You Can Be Prepared
Before we dive in, I want you to ask yourself these questions: When you’re walking down the street, do you avoid making eye contact with the people walking past you? When you’re at the mall, are you blissfully unaware of your fellow shoppers because your head is buried in your phone? Do you concentrate so […]
10 Things to Consider Before (or shortly after) Purchasing Your First Firearm
So, you’re considering purchasing your first firearm, or perhaps you’re part of the 3.2 million new gun owners that purchased their first firearm in 2021. First off, we applaud you for wanting to exercise your rights and having the heart to defend yourself and others. Secondly, we want to assure you that being a firearm […]
10 Things to Consider Before You Get Your Concealed Carry Permit
So, you’re considering applying for your concealed carry permit (CCW permit). First off, we applaud you for wanting to exercise your rights and having the heart to defend yourself and others from criminals. Secondly, we want to assure you that obtaining your CCW permit is 100% worth it. Carrying your weapon on you is a […]
Constitutional Carry Comes to Utah – What You Need To Know!
The Utah legislature recently passed a permit-less concealed carry law (also called a “constitutional carry” law). The bill was signed by Governor Cox and takes effect May 5, 2021. There has been quite a bit of confusion over what this law does, and doesn’t do, and we wanted to clarify some misconceptions. What the law […]
Transporting a Firearm Through an Airport – A Legal Guide
Transporting Firearms on Aircraft If you are planning on traveling with your firearm through an airport it is essential to know the rules. You may transport unloaded firearms in a locked hard-sided container as checked baggage only. If you are traveling through an airport, make sure to follow these steps: Declare the firearm and/or ammunition to the […]
Interstate Vehicle Transport of Firearms – A Legal Guide
This video provides an overview of the process you need to follow in order to transport your firearm through states that do not honor your permit or allow you to carry a firearm. In response to reports of hunters and other gun owners being arrested while transporting their firearms through states with tight gun control, […]
Concealed Carry & Police Encounters – A State by State Legal Guide
What a gun owner is legally required to do when they have an official encounter with a law enforcement officer will vary greatly from state to state. This is largely due to the fact that there are 3 different types of states, namely Duty to Inform States, Quasi Duty to Inform States, and No Duty […]
December 2020 is Your LAST Chance to Obtain the Virginia Permit With an Online Course
For many years the Virginia Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit has been one of the most popular concealed carry permits. However, due to a pending law change the Virginia State Police have announced that December 2020 is the last month you will ever be able to take an online class to obtain the Virginia permit. Read […]
Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Probably Still Take A Concealed Carry Training Course Even When Training Is Not Required By Your State.
Introduction: Most states in America require some form of training prior to being issued a concealed carry permit (also known as a CFP, CCP, CCW, CP, LTC and many other state specific acronyms…). The training that is required will vary greatly from state to state. For example, to obtain the Utah permit all you need […]