Every concealed-carry permit holder has more than likely wondered how the law enforcement community feels about the "average Joe" carrying a concealed weapon. So did I. Fortunately, I have friends who are police officers in my area—some who trained me in the police academy, some … [Read more...]
Earlier this week, I introduced open carry and some of its associated benefits and drawbacks. However, the concealed carry alternative has its own list of pluses and minuses. This article will briefly introduce some of these for your self defense considerations. Advantages One … [Read more...]
In the first part of our discussion of carrying with a thigh holster, we talked about getting the right holster. Now that you have one picked out, how are you going to use it? Position Picking out the holster that suits your needs best is half the battle. The other half is … [Read more...]
One of the most challenging issues to solve when considering a pistol for concealed carry is managing the trade off between size and capacity. On the one hand, selecting a handgun with a small footprint for CCW makes it easier to conceal (and therefore, less likely to print). … [Read more...]
A young college student by the name of Andrea Rebello, was the victim of a home invasion. An armed masked man forced his way into the home she shared with her twin sister and another female roommate (and a male house guest). Her roommate was allowed to leave on the pretense of … [Read more...]
Like many, I'm sure, I have been watching certain legal current events in the news and it makes me ponder about my own decision making ability during a "live or die" moment. In particular, I am wondering about the possibility of taking action to protect the life of another when … [Read more...]
