Cold Weather Concealed Carry Concerns
Whether You Carry Concealed in the Weather! Just this week I was a participant in a radio talk show here in Utah. The show is named “Gun Talk” on AM 630 and a good friend of mine was the special regular guest. When I called in, the question was posed: “What is different about […]
Amtrack Allows Firearms Transport…
Finally some elbow room…but still not enough! In an announcement to mainstream media, Amtrack says firearms may now be transported in checked baggage. Date of implementation is December 15 of 2010. Though many thought it was allowed earlier, apparently it was not so. With the official announcement, train passengers join their flying counterparts in being […]
Carrying in, Homes, Malls, Restaurants…(Oh My!)
SEASONAL ISSUES WITH CONCEALED vs. OPEN CARRY I just recently read a blog about issues regarding “open carry” in a mall. The story stuck in my head and so I decided to comment and share my thoughts on this important issue. In general carrying or handling a firearm immediately increases your responsibility, need for alertness, and […]
“Exercise” your right to carry concealed…
Keeping In Shape Will Only Help You While You Carry Concealed! During this holiday season, yes we are in December now, I can only control my urges to eat everything is sight for so long. This is not a good thing, but it does move me to write on a topic in which I have a […]
Utah 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 […]
Utah 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 […]
Trauma 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 […]
November Gun Show Salt Lake City 21st-22nd
During the last year, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows attracted over 407,000 customers, more than any other gun show in America. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows are America’s Best Gun Shows. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows is hosting a Gun Show on November 21st and 22nd at the South Towne Expo Center. […]
Free Downloadable and Printable Targets
Are you paying for targets when you go to the range? STOP!!!! Visit http://www.targetz.com/ or http://www.mytargets.com/ to browse a large selection of targets that you can download for free in pdf form and print to take with you to the range. Finally you can get some good training behind that concealed carry permit of yours without wasting […]
Gun Show:: Orem Utah October 23-25
Rocky Mountain Gun Shows is coming to Orem this weekend. They promise to have plenty of all types of Ammo for sale and its bound to attract big numbers this close to hunting season. Utah Concealed Carry permit holders all over the state are on the look out for gun shows where they can purchase ammo and firearms free of the limits that local retailers have had since Obama’s election last year.