In a Country filled with gun laws, it’s best to know what you’re up against before you wind up in any sort of trouble. Staying on top of the laws can be challenging, but it is important to make sure that you’re as educated as possible. While we may not agree with them, they’re on […]
Are You Prepared For An Active Shooter? What We Can Learn From Las Vegas
Senseless tragedies like the recent incident in Las Vegas are horrifying in their very nature. The team at Legal Heat wants to convey our deepest sympathies to all parties affected. We hope for a speedy recovery for the wounded and strength for the families of the fallen in this time of mourning. We at Legal Heat are fortunate […]
Gun Sights: When To Replace Them And Why
It’s funny that many gun owners will spend oodles of dollars on extended magazines, custom grips, and flashlight rail accessories but never once look at the sights that come standard on the handgun. Most guns come with basic contrast sights. That usually means that there’s two dots in the rear and one up front. Line […]
What Sweat Does To Your Concealed Carry Handgun
If you make the daily habit of carrying a concealed handgun, it’s very likely your gun and holster gets soaked in sweat. On the daily, it’s really not much of a serious consideration. However, we should take a look at what sweat can do to a concealed carry handgun — both superficially and otherwise. Sweat […]
Is ‘Printing’ A Big Deal? And How Much Do You Worry About It?
When I’m weighing which gun to carry out the door, I always want the bigger gun. I love full size capabilities and I hate having to compromise down to a smaller, concealable gun. In my daily life, however, printing isn’t an option. I carry on the job. I’m not a police officer or first responder. […]
Walk The Walk, Talk The Talk — Why Concealed Carry Is More Than Just A Choice
Yesterday, I had to go to my kid’s baseball game. Tucked inside my waistband was a Glock 43 9mm single stack. I don’t ever anticipate needing to use it. I just want to sit in the bleachers, cheer on my child, and sip some crappy coffee they sell at the snack bar. Why the heck […]
Why You Need A Pocket Pistol, Even If You Don’t Pocket Carry
By Salvatore via USA Carry I get it. Carry the biggest gun you can. I am a believer in that. I carry a double-stack autoloader the majority of the time. I find that most people can carry a more formidable gun than they think and I encourage all to do so. However, most of us lead […]
Do You Wear Gloves When You Practice Shooting?
I like stippled grips on my handguns. The textured surface helps give my hand that leverage it needs to take a nice, high hold of the pistol. Years of spending quality time with my handguns on the range has lead me to use shooting gloves when I want to put some long hours. Shooting gloves […]
Can You Carry Concealed AND Suppressed?
I remember when suppressors weren’t a common sight at the range. They were relegated to hyper-fictionalized movies about assassins and spies. Now, I think the common person is at least somewhat aware of the benefits of suppressed firearms. Suppressors reduce the recoil and damaging noise associated with shooting a gun. For hunters, it means hearing […]