firearm safety and education

Keep up to date on the latest news and info on carrying a concealed weapon in the state of Florida.

Why Women Should Invest in Concealed Carry Licenses

Why Women Should Invest in Concealed Carry Licenses Concealed carry licenses allow individuals to legally carry a concealed firearm for personal protection. While it is a personal decision whether or not to carry a firearm, women should seriously consider getting their own concealed carry license. There remains a 21% gap between male and female gun ownership. The number of women with their CCLs and owning guns have gone up in… Read More »Why Women Should Invest in Concealed Carry Licenses

Why Gun Safety Matters for Kids and Young Adults

Why Gun Safety Matters for Kids and Young Adults Regardless of your stance on gun control, one thing that everyone can (and should) agree on is the importance of firearm safety. Gun-related accidents and incidents can have devastating consequences, and it’s essential for young people to understand and practice firearm safety. In Florida, you can get your concealed weapon or firearm license after 21 years of age. However, by laying… Read More »Why Gun Safety Matters for Kids and Young Adults

Different Ways to Concealed Carry Around the Waist

Different Ways to Concealed Carry Around the Waist So, you’re interested in getting your CCL! it’s time to look at the different concealed carry positions, or at least get familiar with the different styles to find what works right for you. Concealed carry around the waist is likely what comes to mind when someone says they’re carrying. Some of the popular concealed carry positions would be: Around the Waist 3… Read More »Different Ways to Concealed Carry Around the Waist

Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms

Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms Marksmanship is the art of accurately and consistently shooting a firearm at a target. Marksmanship is more than getting off a good shot once in a while. It’s hitting your target where planned every single time. For anyone using firearms, marksmanship is an important skill to have for many reasons. First and foremost, good marksmanship is essential for self-defense and safety. Whether… Read More »Why Marksmanship Matters — Getting Comfortable with Firearms

Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe

Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe In every combative encounter, there’s a minimum distance needed for the defender to process what is happening, analyze the best response, and take appropriate action. In some circles, we refer to that mental process as the OODA Loop. OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. First, you must observe the environment to determine the present situation.… Read More »Reactionary Gaps: How Mental Speed & Improved Reaction Time Can Keep You Safe

The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword: How to Use a Pen in Combat and Self Defense

The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword: How to Use a Pen in Combat and Self Defense One thing is for sure; in the world of close encounters, a pen is often far more useful than many other self-defense tools. For starters, you can take it absolutely anywhere (even through a TSA screening on an airplane!). Nobody thinks twice if they see one clipped to your pocket or in your… Read More »The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword: How to Use a Pen in Combat and Self Defense

Let There be Light: All About Tactical Flashlights

Let There be Light: All About Tactical Flashlights In addition to a quality pen and an acute sense of situational awareness, another great self-defense tool is a tactical flashlight. While they have great non-defensive use as well, a high-quality tactical flashlight is a wonderful “carry anywhere” tool. The images below are of a Surefire E2D Defender Ultra. While it is certainly not the only game in town, I have carried… Read More »Let There be Light: All About Tactical Flashlights

Sound the Alarm: The Best Personal Audible Alarms

Sound the Alarm: The Best Personal Audible Alarms Perhaps one of THE BEST personal safety and security devices out there (at least in my humble opinion) is a small, cheap, and simple device known as the personal audible alarm. These come in several shapes, sizes, styles, colors, etc. While there are slight variations in design, almost all of them function the same. When activated, they emit an alarm that can… Read More »Sound the Alarm: The Best Personal Audible Alarms

The SHOCKING truth about Tasers and Stun Guns

The SHOCKING truth about Tasers and Stun Guns Let’s talk about shock tools for a few minutes. These tools are designed to cause intense pain, muscle spasms, and potential temporary paralysis. They work by essentially short-circuiting the electrical impulses that are constantly happening inside the human body as part of how our central nervous system naturally works. The shock produced by these tools causes our body’s natural electrical impulses to… Read More »The SHOCKING truth about Tasers and Stun Guns

Getting Handsy: How to Use Your Hands in Combat and for Self Defense

Getting Handsy: How to Use Your Hands in Combat and for Self Defense Let’s talk about hands for a moment. (No, sorry, I don’t mean jazz hands.) I mean fighting hands! Here’s the cool thing about your hands. They can be PERCEIVED by others as defensive (an important phrase if witnesses are questioned by police) while at the same time being completely prepared for violence if needed. Here are a… Read More »Getting Handsy: How to Use Your Hands in Combat and for Self Defense