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You have just finished your CCW course and are ready to start carrying. Now what? Continuing your education and training is an essential part of your self-defense journey. That is why we have provided you with valuable content from professionals to make sure your transition is easy and you are carrying intelligently, legally and safely.
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Gun-Free Zones: What Are They and Where Can’t You Carry
Gun-free zones are places where responsible gun owners are required to disarm while criminals face no such restrictions. In theory, these zones are meant to enhance safety. In practice, they often…
Continue Reading →The Evolution of Defensive Handgun Ammunition
It can safely be said that one event changed the evolution of American self-defense ammunition forever. In the fall of 1985, two heavily armed criminals terrorized South Florida with a string of bank…
Continue Reading →Should Teachers Carry Guns in Schools?
In recent years, the debate over arming teachers in American schools has only intensified. With increasing incidents of school shootings, many are asking: Should teachers be armed? What are the pros…
Continue Reading →South Dakota Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
After a paralyzing ranching accident at age 16, I spent months in rehabilitation learning to live in a wheelchair. While I received training in daily activities, education and recreation, one…
Continue Reading →Estate Planning and Firearms: How to Pass Down Your Gun Collection the Right Way
For every gun owner, there will come a final gunfight. You won’t be there for it and you won’t get a say in who wins … unless you prepare now. Because when that day comes, the fight won’t be over…
Continue Reading →Suppressors Explained: Facts for Gun Owners
We’ve all seen it in the movies: a trained assassin quietly attaching a silencer to a high-powered rifle, delivering a nearly silent shot that drops a target with little more than a whisper. This…
Continue Reading →Beach Carry: Gear, Laws and Best Practices
The beach is a favorite destination during warmer months — a place to unwind, spend time with family and enjoy the sun. But for responsibly armed citizens, it also presents unique challenges. From…
Continue Reading →Can You Carry a Gun on a Boat? Know the Laws and Risks
The short answer is: sometimes. The longer answer? It depends — on where you are, what kind of boat you’re on, which jurisdiction you’re under and how you’re transporting the firearm. Whether you’re…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry in the Summer: Stay Cool, Stay Hidden
As summer heats up and layers come off, concealed carriers across the country face a seasonal dilemma: how to conceal carry in summer without sacrificing discretion, safety or comfort. Tank tops,…
Continue Reading →National Safety Month: Build Your Self-Defense Plan
June is National Safety Month — a time to reflect on how prepared we really are to face life’s unexpected threats. From attempted carjackings to home invasions and random assaults, headlines…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry at the Pool: Summer Tips for Gun Owners
Warm weather and time at the pool offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation — but for responsibly armed Americans, they also bring unique challenges. Moisture, sunscreen, chlorine and the…
Continue Reading →Train Your Brain: Mental Preparation for Self-Defense
When a violent threat presents itself, there’s no time to think — only time to act. In that moment, survival hinges not just on your draw speed or marksmanship but on how well you’ve trained your…
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