Concealed Carry
Determining the Self-Defense Mindset
The best defense is preparation, planning and practice and your mindset is crucial. Read this post for the mindset you need to survive.
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Legal Issues
Legal Tip: Carry, or Don’t Carry, a ‘Statement Card’?
In the U.S. Law Shield and Texas Law Shield Forums, a member asked the lawyers: Is it wise to carry a “statement card” with you and hand it to the police at the scene, rather than give a verbal statement? The lawyers explain that while the statement card sure sounds convenient, it is not going to be appropriate for every situation. Read this response from U.S. Law Shield to learn more.
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Safety and Training
Active Shooters
Being prepared to defend yourself, your family and others in a life-or-death situation is discussed in this post about what you MUST do to live.
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Firearms
You Got the New Rifle; Now What?
You were a very good boy or girl this Christmas. The one thing that you asked for was a new rifle. Your spouse, significant other, child or really good friend decided that they were going to be your hero and buy it for you. So now what?
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Concealed Carry
Safety, Shooting and Gun Ownership
Safety is THE number 1 focus when using any firearm. There are way too many preventable accidents and deaths from people who don’t go to the range to practice or mishandle their weapons at home. Make sure you, and your loved ones, are trained and understand the safety rules in this post.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Perform a Gear Check
It has been a year since you have packed up the tent and other camping gear. That gives mice and bugs plenty of time to make a meal out of your stuff. Before finding problems out at the campsite, set up your gear in the backyard to avoid disappoints and heart ache. Performing a gear check gives you a chance to repair, patch and replace.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: 20 Uses for Paracord
Paracord is stronger and has more options than most standard nylon cords. In a survival situation, the paracord is usually the better option. Why? Read this Quick Prepper Tip to find out!
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Ammunition
Handgun Defense Loads
Designed to give handgun cartridges a step up in power and energy by increasing velocity, +P ammunition is not more dangerous; it simply is loaded to greater pressure. What is your choice for a handgun defensive round?
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How-To
Advanced Tactics
Staying safe is the #1 priority when using a gun and keeping you and your family alive and well. Yes, taking the standard NRA beginner’s training is a start and continuing your training and practicing is the only way to truly make things safe for you and your family. Read this post to learn specific tools and techniques.
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Firearms
Do You Use These Common Five Wrong Gun Terms?
Do you know the difference between bullets and ammo? What about clip and magazine? For many immersed in gun culture, there are a few words and phrases we hear all the time that sound like nails running down a chalkboard. Many of these words are commonly used even outside the gun community and usually everyone—pro or anti—recognize what those words mean. I’m not sorry when I say this, but many of those commonly used words are, quite frankly, wrong. Do you use these five common misused words? Read to find out.
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