Posts Tagged ‘concealed carry’
Washington No Longer Honoring Permits From Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi and Missouri
Washington has a no nonsense approach to permit reciprocity. Their state law (RCW 9.41.073) states that Washington will honor permits issued by states that meet the following three conditions: Recognize Washington concealed pistol licenses; Not issue concealed pistol licenses to persons under age 21; Require a mandatory fingerprint-based background check for criminal and mental health history.…
Read MoreDifficulty Concealing the Firearm
This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles. If you felt after some attempts, that carrying that firearm in a way that others really wouldn’t notice it, was really…
Read MoreHave You Fallen Out of Love With Concealed Carry?
Instructors hear this story all of the time. Someone decided to get their concealed carry permit for one reason or another and after a few days/weeks/months of carrying concealed they give it up. It is really unfortunate that this happens and if you could count yourself among those who don’t carry as often as you…
Read MoreJustified Shooters May 12th 2015 Edition
We make an effort to take note of real life situations in which the shooter was justified. These stories help us remember that we are training for real life and we can’t predict or imagine where we might find ourselves when we have to act in defense of ourselves or others. Follow us on Facebook…
Read MoreThe First Breathable Holster – StealthGearUSA
If you have been in one of my classes in the last two years you have seen and touched the StealthGearUSA ONYX holster. It isn’t the only holster I use but it is one of my favorites. My favorite thing about the holster is the patent pending fabric on the back that breathes and allows…
Read MoreOhio Now Recognizes Valid Permits From All States
On March 23rd, 2015 a new Ohio law goes into effect. Ohio House Bill 234, signed into law by Governor John Kasich Dec. 19, 2014, amends a number of the state’s previously standing gun statutes. The change that effects the greatest number of people is that Ohio will now recognize any valid permit from any US state…
Read MoreConcealed Carry Technique with a Shirt and Tie
If you work in the business world under the obligation or expectation that every day you will come to work wearing a nice shirt and tie then this article is for you. I have had past students tell me that they can’t carry a concealed weapon every day because they have to wear a tuck-in…
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…
Read MoreTwo CCW Deals for You
Let me introduce you to two great concealed carry tools that are now available to you at a discount: What you see in the above image is a patented technology called “Ventcore.” The material on the back of this IWB (In Waist Band) holster breaths and prevents nasty sweaty unpleasantness that happens with so many…
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