Lessons From Hurricane Irma

One should always be prepared for a natural or man-made disaster, including having procedured on what to do with your firearms...

This past Sunday, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones in history, Hurricane Irma, made landfall in Florida and wreaked a trail of varying degrees of destruction throughout most of Florida. From the Keys to Jacksonville, most of the state was ravaged in some degree by the storm. Millions of people, including myself, my wife, her son (aka my step-son) her father, and our dog and cat, evacuated for safer areas in anticipation of the worst.

While we were safe, and our evacuation procedures went as expected, the reality was that there were some glaring holes in our preps…

2017-08-31

Buying Or Selling A Firearm In a Private Transaction

Buying or selling a firearm in a private transaction is legal nationwide, for the most part. Yes, you can even use cryptocurrency such as Etherum if you want to.

Chances are, you’ve probably purchased your firearms from a licensed gun dealer. You went to his or her shop, selected your firearm, checked it’s functionality, underwent the federally-mandated background check, paid for your gun, and took it home, after any municipal or state-mandated waiting period, if applicable. That being said, despite misconceptions to the contrary, you can also purchase a firearm from a private party if you so desire…

2017-08-23

Carrying A Firearm On The Job

Knowing the legal ramifications of carrying a firearm at work is essential.

You decided on a preferred firearm for defensive use and have purchased it. You sorted yourself with your carry permit or chose to exercise your Constitutional Carry rights. You got yourself a proper holster. You’re getting comfortable carrying it around town and know the relevant laws. However, there’s the challenge of carrying where you spend a significant portion of your day…

2017-08-05

The Hearing Protection Act Does Not Eliminate A Background Check On Suppressors

Suppressors are legal, and are the best accessory you can get for your firearm. Help us deregulate suppressors for the health and safety of firearms owners everywhere.

It’s the summer recess for Congress, and obviously, all work on pro-gun legislation (and legislation in general) has come to a halt. With that in mind, it’s probably a good time to clear up one major misconception about the Hearing Protection Act that will revise restrictions on suppressors…

2017-07-24

Open carry or concealed carry?

Regardless of your mode of carry, you need a good holster. Pictured here is a Heckler & Koch VP9 in a Vice Industries IWB kydex holster.

It’s been a hot-button debate in the firearms world as of late. Should you openly carry your firearm, or should you carry it concealed? There’s pros and cons to each method…

2017-07-08

All About SBRs, And A Modest Proposal...

A 10 inch complete upper from Radical Firearms...

So, you’ve got your first AR-pattern rifle. It’s probably from a major manufacturer and has a barrel length of 16 inches or longer. Maybe at your local gun shop, you saw ARs with barrel lengths less than that, with the tagline - “All NFA Rules Apply…”

2017-06-19

Have Gun, Will Travel...

A typical setup that is compliant with TSA and airline regulations for travel

It’s summertime. Barbecues, the beach (or your local lake…), and of course, vacations. However, criminals and those who seek to do innocent people harm don’t take time off. Trouble can strike anywhere…

2017-06-01

What To Look For In A Holster

A custom Kydex holster for a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40

So, you’ve bought your first defensive firearm. You’ve acquired your carry permit (or you’ve chosen to avail yourself of Constitutional Carry if your state supports it…) and now you want to wear the gun. You’re looking for a holster, but there’s a universe of options…what to do? With that in mind, I took an opportunity to sit down with Orion Covrett of Vice Industries here in Miami, and discuss what to look for in a good holster…

2017-05-17

Your Gun Is Only One Layer Of Your Home Defense Plan...

Your home security package should include an alarm system and, if possible, video surveillance, in addition to a firearm.

Bang! crash! brap! bif! - no, it’s not my horrid imitation of a 1960s Batman episode, it’s how most people think a home invasion or robbery starts. The truth is usually a little quieter…

2017-05-04

Can you be legally armed at a protest? 2020 Update!

The First Amendment exists only because of the Second.

The right to peaceably assemble and protest your grievances with the government, whether your grievance is right or wrong, is as important as the right to keep and bear arms in this country. But, can both be put together? Can you march while under arms?