Advice and articles on firearm training, law and use
Female CCW Gear
Gear Women face different issues when selecting CCW gear. Hear one woman's story.
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CA CCW
CA Law It's now possible for everyone who wants to carry concealed to do so. But it will take some time to sort out the details.
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NRA Training Counselor Development Workshop
Training Tip Preparing to take the NRA Training Counselor Development Workshop? Here's some pointers that can help.
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Registering Firearms
CA Law Inherited a firearm or want to transfer one to a family member? Staying within the law is simple to do.
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Tier 1 Instructors
Training Tip Consider the background of your instructor and how it's relevant to what you want to learn.
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Ammunition Purchase Laws Redux
CA Law 2019 Even more changes to purchasing ammunition in California. Don't be caught unprepared.
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Airsoft As Training Tools
Gear Most ranges won't let you practice holster draws or shooting on the move. With airsoft you can practice both.
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Jumping To Conclusions
Self Defense The public usually doesn't know when self-defense is justified.
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LEOSA and You
LEOSA Annual Qualification Dig into the laws around the annual firearms qualification requirements for retired officers to carry under LEOSA.
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Ammunition Purchase Laws
CA Law 2018 Major changes to purchasing and giving ammunition in California.
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Basic Gear
Gear What accessories do you need to get started? Not much; here's a list to get you started.
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Loaning A Firearm
CA Law 2017 The law changed in January 2017 regarding who you can loan a firearm to.
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Personal Insurance
Self Defense No matter how justified a self-defense shooting may be, you will be sued. Does your insurance cover you?
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What Makes A Good Instructor?
Training Tip It's your money. Make sure you're getting your money's worth when you take a class.
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Do You Need A Permit To Own A Gun?
CA Law 2015 A Firearm Safety Certificate is required to purchase any firearm in California.
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Overcoming A Square Range
Training Tip Range rules prevent us from practicing all the skills we'd like. Here's how to work around those limitations.