G. Halek
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When someone presents themselves as a clear threat to your life, that of your family members, or your property – you have an obligation to defend yourself. But reality is full of nuance. Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether a conflict is imminent or if it can be averted. When should a concealed carrier attempt…
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Welcome! Today is the second article in a new weekly series called Situation Sunday. With this series, we will be throwing out a hypothetical situation that someone could encounter during their daily activities and more importantly, how to handle that situation with a firearm. Here’s how it works: 1. Read the situation below. 2. With the provided…
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA — It’s not the first time but we’re all hoping it’s the last. Al’s Army-Navy Store on Orange Blossom Trail has been hit again. This is the third time this gun store has been robbed and each time, the thefts just keep getting more and more creative. The most recent occurrence was covered…
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TWINSBURG, OHIO — Gathered in a somber unveiling ceremony next to Twinsburg’s City Hall, fellow police officers and residents gathered to pay their final respects to Officer Joshua Miktarian, killed in the line of duty. At the ceremony, his wife and child stood as a solemn reminder that within every community, bad people exist. WKYC…
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Children are naturally curious about everything – especially firearms. But researchers are discovering that children’s make pretend play with fake guns doesn’t mean the child will be violent. In a recent Slate article, Melinda Moyer dissects several psychological studies aimed at finding out children’s motivations for playing with guns. And the deeper into the research…
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In this video, you’ll see a rather rudimentary device constructed out of two pieces of pipe you can easily find at your local hardware store. It’s called a zip gun or one-shot shotgun and such inventions have been around since modern munitions have existed. The Basic Zip Gun A zip gun, at its most basic…
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — According to FOX News, concealed carry applications in the District of Columbia more than tripled after its “good reason” clause was ruled unconstitutional. When D.C. first offered an application process for residents to obtain a concealed carry firearms permit, the chief of police reported only 45 applicants between January 1 and…
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It’s a basic curiosity most concealed carriers have. How many others are there out there just like them? It turns out it’s pretty hard to find out a true number. According to the Government Accountability Office’s 2012 report, there are certainly more than 8 million active concealed carry permits that have been issued by individual…
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — The Courier Mail of Brisbane covered the conclusion of something all of us wondered, “what happens when a gun goes missing?” In the case of an Australian police officer who lost his Glock while pursuing a suspect on foot, the answers are more than just a little unsettling. According to the Courier…
