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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…”

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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?

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As I’ve said in the past, the Second Amendment is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or political inclination. By the books, it’s not “politicized”. However, unfortunately it has become a political lightning rod, and both major parties in the US use it as a wedge issue. But, within each group, there exists people who break the mold, including people like Jae Seifert, owner of WZ Outfitters, a firearms shop in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. At first observation, Jae looks to be one of millions of firearms enthusiasts in this country. However, in his political stances, he is definitely not your stereotypical firearms owner…

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