CCW Articles
AR vs. AK #2; Bullet Damage and Range
Bullet Damage and Range for AR vs AK AK47 The AK47 uses the Russian 7.62×39 round. It is basically a shorter .308, (with much less muzzle velocity) . These are “real world” effective up to about 200 meters, if you are a good shooter. At 100 meters from a bench, a decent shooter can get…
Read MoreLeaving Work Late At Night…
As a loving husband, I am very concerned when my wife has to work late. When she leaves work, say around 2 am, the distance from the building to her car is not, what I call, a safe zone. Since the economy isn’t what is should be, there are situations that arise in which we…
Read MoreThe Learning Curve…How To Speed It Up!!!
No matter what we do in life…there is a learning curve. What I mean by a “learning curve” is that when we are taking on a new task or perhaps just being involved in a new level of life, there is plenty of stuff that we just don’t know. The time it takes us to…
Read MoreGet Mad or Get Motivated, They Both Work!!!
After reading an amazing book by Aaron Cohen, Brotherhood of Warriors, it became even more apparent to me that, for the most part, we just don’t know what is happening around the world and the crazy and insane things that are going on. Even with all the crime in the US I still believe we…
Read MoreAR vs AK #3; History and Facts About the AK…
Facts and history of the AK Automat Kalashnikov ‘47 The AK47 was first designed in the 1940’s with a working prototype made in 1947 (‘47 is the year it was completed) although design work was started 3 years earlier. Mikhail Kalashnikov took some of the German designs from the MP 44 and other rifles, and…
Read MoreContinued; After The Permit Is Obtained…More Thoughts On “Now What?” Simple Little Things!
In the past several weeks a number of things have been brought to my attention and reminded me that little, simple things can help us be safe or prevent our success. Here are a few items that will be expanded upon in this discussion: Eye issues, small almost invisible sights, trigger reach problems, heavy trigger…
Read MoreMace/Pepperspray & Tasers; #1 – Do They Really Work?
Mace the goods, the bads, the uglies. A few weeks ago I was having a great conversation with a buddy of mine who, besides his normal business, decided to sell tasers as well. I listened to him talk and was also able to play “devil’s advocate” during the conversation. The thing I learned the most about someone…
Read MoreUtah concealed weapons permits now invalid in N.M.
New Mexico is no longer recognizing Utah’s concealed carry licenses in New Mexico, saying Utah’s license requirements don’t meet New Mexico standards. Utah licenses require significantly less training than New Mexico licenses do, state Public Safety Secretary John Denko said. New Mexico’s concealed carry requirements are designed to protect public safety while ensuring Second Amendment…
Read MoreUtah Citizen’s Arrest:: CCW Myths in Media
I have noticed lately a large number of new stories in Utah where Utah Concealed Carry Permit holders are “holding” bad guys until the cops arrive. Since news stories have a tendancy to leave out facts or paint the picture to their own liking I thought it was about time we confront the issue head…
Read MoreTrauma In the Morning…
It Couldn’t Happen To Me…But It DID! While pondering the importance of concealed carry and the actual traumatizing experiences that one can go through in the commission of a heightened situation, I must tell you of a fantastic meeting I had a few weeks ago. During one of my regular CCW classes, I was talking…
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