How Much Ammo Should I Have?

2022-04-11T07:48:53-05:00April 8th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Trying to figure out how much ammunition you should have on hand can sometimes feel like a return to college algebra. Depending on where you look, there are ammo calculations based on rate of fire in a The End Of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI) survival situation, training time, and priorities of multiple platforms (think AR-15, shotgun, handgun, and so on, all of which typically require different ammo). It’s amazing these calculations don’t consider the moon cycle and rising tides as well. If you find yourself wondering “how much ammo should I have?” you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to simplify this process by taking a realistic approach to the topic of your ammo stash and storage.

Self-Defense Myths That Could Ruin Your Life

2022-03-21T12:21:54-05:00March 21st, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Misinformation is the ultimate villain of personal preparedness. Unfortunately, there are several self-defense myths and misconceptions often taken as fact that could ruin your freedom, finances, and future if you fall for them. Let’s uncover the truth behind some of these common self-defense myths so you can be prepared for any life-threatening situation.

Has Gun Control Saved Lives? Here Are the Facts

2022-03-11T22:32:10-06:00March 11th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

A question that often comes up on both sides of the gun debate is “Has gun control saved lives?” An answer of sorts can be found in studies and statistics, both of which present some of their own downsides and inaccuracies, at times. The simplest answer to this is the most obvious: Criminals behave criminally, and if someone is willing to break the law, creating more laws won’t stop them. In fact, those restrictions typically hinder law-abiding gun owners more than anyone else.

Can You Carry A Gun Across State Lines? 3 Things Every Gun Owner Needs to Know

2022-03-16T08:01:26-05:00February 18th, 2022|

Whether you have a concealed carry license or not, if you will be traveling cross-country with your firearms while on vacation this year, particularly through states that may not be as “firearms friendly” as your home state, you’ll be happy to know that the federal Firearm Owners Protection Act, or FOPA, allows you to legally transport your firearms in your vehicle while you drive, so long as you comply with a short list of requirements found in what is known as the “Safe Passage” provision, or 18 U.S.C. § 926A.

What Constitutional Carry Could Mean to Florida

2022-01-14T12:43:50-06:00January 14th, 2022|

Currently, under Florida law, a Concealed Weapons or Firearms License (CWFL) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required, with limited exceptions, for anyone wishing to carry a concealed firearm on their person in public.

Top 12 New Year’s Resolutions for Gun Owners

2022-01-03T09:58:20-06:00December 29th, 2021|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

As we welcome each new year, it’s typical to think about making changes. There are many things we’d all like to do with our lives, and it’s a cultural tradition to frame them as New Year’s resolutions. The problem with that is the way resolutions tend to be forgotten before January is even over. As gun owners, it’s a great idea to plan for year-round changes by making resolutions that will improve our skills and make us safer, more responsible people. With that in mind, we’ve come up with 12 New Year’s resolutions for gun owners: one for each month to cover the entire coming year.

Tora, Tora, Tora! Pearl Harbor’s 80th Anniversary

2021-12-08T01:23:48-06:00December 8th, 2021|

December 7, 1941. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, so it has become a date which lives in infamy. It is a symbol of the best of the American spirit triumphing in the face of the worst of adversity. This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet, meant to preemptively knock the United States out of the war before it began.

The Reality of Domestic Violence

2021-11-19T11:44:44-06:00November 19th, 2021|

Domestic violence is a serious problem, one that has only worsened during the pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions. In fact, according to a study by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, it’s a measurable increase.

Member Story: Winning the Race to the Phone

2021-11-09T11:38:22-06:00November 9th, 2021|

When he was faced with a credible threat, he did

A Celebration of Service: Veterans Day in America

2021-11-10T18:05:10-06:00November 5th, 2021|

On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Great War comes to an end. The historical roots of what we now know as Veterans Day in the United States began over 100 years ago in France, when Germany signed an armistice agreement that would bring about the end of World War I.

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