General
Your Home Security System Isn’t as Secure as You Think
Here’s are a few things you can do to make your house less appealing to burglars.
Safety and Training
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Concealed Carry
U.S. Law Shield: Florida Good Samaritan Analysis: Licensed Carrier Saves Deputy
A good samaritan saw an assault on a police officer and decided to intervene. He approached the fight, drew his firearm—which he legally possessed—and ordered the suspect to stop what he was doing multiple times. When the suspect didn’t, the good samaritan shot three times, resulting in the death of the suspect. Was this good samaritan justified or guilty of a crime?
General
NSSF: HUNT S.A.F.E. . . . Hunting Checklist for Families
Hunting is a rich tradition, often passed down from family members to the next generation. The time may come when it’s your turn to introduce your children to this unique, exciting experience. Start by sharing stories about exploring the outdoors, outsmarting the game or even your first hunt; and please remember that safety should be part of every conversation about hunting and firearm use. The most important part of sharing this experience with your loved ones is ensuring they understand that proper precautions and responsible use of firearms can help make every hunting trip safe, fun and memorable. Don’t know where to start? Use the following checklist as your guide.
Safety and Training
What’s In Your “Crash Box”?
If the blaring sound of your alarm doesn’t deter the criminal, and you’re trying to gather your family members in a bedroom to keep them safe, you need to ensure that whatever room you end up in has the proper supplies to protect you until the police arrive… And that’s where the Crash Box comes in. A Crash Box is simply a fancy name for a safe that is in the bedroom (or in every bedroom) that has the necessary supplies to fend off an intruder. It’s a medium-sized safe, not a gigantic gun safe that is going to take you forever to open, but it could mean the difference between life and death.
Safety and Training
Throwback Thursday: 8 Great Home Security Measures to Implement Today
With a new home, the author had to “re-do” all of his home-security measures. Here’s a list of the easiest ones to implement.
Safety and Training
Video: U.S. Law Shield’s 5 Reasons Legal Gun Owners Go To Jail
Following the law, or thinking you are following the law, is not always enough to keep you from being adjudicated by the law. We are all innocent until proven guilty, but that does not mean you won’t go broke in the process of defending yourself in court. Check out these five reasons innocent or well-meaning gun owners go to jail and how to avoid them.
How-To
6 Tips to Pick Your First Concealed-Carry Gun
Do, you have a freshly laminated CCW, CHL—or whatever your state calls it—and trying to decide on your first concealed carry handgun? Even better, perhaps you are looking to buy your first handgun before taking the class for your permit. “Which gun should I buy?” is the most common question, but the answer is not as easy. Heed these tips before making your final decision.
Concealed Carry
Texas Law Shield: What Should I Do After Having To Defend Myself?
Whenever a critical event happens, we seldom rise to the occasion but instead fall back on our training. While it’s common sense to train our skills at the range, seldom do we practice what to do after the bang! as much as we practice what to do before the bang! With this in mind, here is a five-point mental training list of what you should do if you ever have to use your firearm in self-defense.
General
How to Deal With a Stalker
Having a stalker can be very scary and one of the most important factors is your personal protection plan. In extreme cases, I would recommend hiring a bodyguard. However, I realize many people are unable to do that, so you need to put in place other security measures. Here are some tips that will hopefully keep you safe, and give you a little peace of mind, if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Safety and Training
Hiding Guns in Plain Sight
Daniel McNamara and his wife returned to their Detroit home last month around 6 p.m. As the McNamara’s entered their home, two men approached them from behind and ordered them inside the home at gunpoint. The suspects told the McNamara’s to turn around so they wouldn’t remember their faces while they stole jewelry, cash, cell phones, and other valuables.