There are people who were born and raised around guns. They know how to use, care, and carry them because they’ve spent their lives around them. That’s just one segment of the estimated 12-14 million concealed carriers in the United States. Each one of those individuals with a concealed carry permit had to make a […]
Rent Before You Buy — 10 Reasons Why You Should Rent A Gun First
First time gun owners walk out of that gun store with that type of excitement you typically see a little kid opening a gift under the Christmas tree. For your typical gun owner, he can’t wait to get the pistol home, rack it back, and take it to the range. And, in a few cases, […]
[READER QUESTION] Carrying Concealed During Car Accident — What To Do?
Reader: “During this past Christmas, I was driving home from the in-laws with my wife and my son in the back. We’ve been getting hit with a lot of snow where I live. It was snowing pretty hard (6-8”) and the roads were only semi-plowed. We were on the highway and I noticed the car […]
[READER QUESTION] Can You Inherit Guns?
Reader: “My father just recently passed away. I live in Maryland and I don’t know what the laws are concerning inheriting my father’s guns. There’s two shotguns, a hunting rifle, and three revolvers.” DISCLAIMER: I’m not an attorney and my advice is not legal advice. GH: Guns are considered property like tools, vehicles, et cetera. […]
When You Should Take Your Gun To A Gunsmith
Clack, clack, clack, clack… Crunch… If you’ve owned firearms for a good long while, you know that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you pull the trigger of a gun only to feel some spring or pin come loose. It can happen to anyone. Guns, like any other mechanical device, are subject […]
Why You Should Train To Shoot With Both Arms
Concealed carry pistols are generally lighter and smaller than full-size pistols. They can be fired from a single hand. This is one of the reasons why it’s so important to choose a pistol that fits well in your hand — so you can eventually learn to shoot it one handed. That’s not to say you […]
How To Act In A Gun Shop — Proper Gun Shop Etiquette
Don’t act like a criminal, don’t get treated like a criminal. That’s the first rule to remember when you walk into a gun shop. A wide variety of people walk through the doors of just about any gun shop. Some people are pensive, nervous about a potential first gun purchase. Others are worried that their […]
How Other People Tell You’re Carrying A Concealed Gun
For first time concealed carriers, the paranoia is completely understandable. If you’re carrying a concealed handgun for the first time, you’re probably worried about someone discovering you have a gun and confronting you about it. You’re probably worried about the gun falling out of your holster and knock around on the ground. You’re worried that […]
10 Best Surplus Pistols On The Market
Everyone loves the ‘new-in-box’ gleam of a brand new pistol. However, much like the ASPCA commercials, there’s a used, surplus handgun out there that’s just begging to be loved. Let’s go over some pistols that are currently out there on the surplus pistol market. These are generally guns that have been adopted by various police […]