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Record-Breaking Gun Sales for Christmas

simon — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:39:32 +0000

Gun sales are breaking records. The FBI is reporting that the number of background checks has increased substantially just before Christmas 2011.

The FBI Statistics can be found here.

The New York Daily News had an article on January 2nd detailing that Black Friday and December 23, 2011 were the top 2 highest days ever for gun sales.

Of course, the Brady Campaign has a response at the end of the article claiming that there are fewer gun owners, and the sales are due to stockpiling. They do not offer any proof.

Here is a news report from Fox21 News Colorado

The NRA Videos Channel has an interview as well that discusses who the buyers are and why they are buying.

Looks like a great time to be a gun owner and the popularity is spreading!

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Two to the Body, One to the Head…

simon — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:36:46 +0000

Found an interesting video describing the concept of :

“Two to the body, one to the head, is guaranteed to leave them DEAD.”

FirearmPop made this interesting video demonstrating his technique for self defense in close quarters for those that carry concealed pistols. He demonstrates the good practice of shooting twice to the torso and once to the head for times that you must defend yourself. The important part is that he practices that way as well.

Practice is important for muscle memory; that is why all professional athletes spend time rehearsing their response for times when they are under pressure to perform. Defending yourself and your loved ones is even more important than some athlete winning a game.

Carrying and using a concealed firearm is an important responsibility. Practicing your response for those times you are threatened could save your life.

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Ruger’s 25 Millionth Firearm

simon — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:38:20 +0000

Ruger Firearms recently manufactured their 25 millionth unit. Started in 1949 by Bill Ruger, the company took 62 years to accomplish this feat. These guns come in many designs and calibers, for hunting, personal defense, law enforcement, and for sport.

The video shows Bill’s first prototype gun, along with the custom-embellished 25-millionth unit.

Many timeless designs and high quality have been always been a large part of this product line.

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Soccer Dad Pulls Gun, Goes to Jail

simon — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:54:23 +0000

James Ian Sherrill was sentenced for pulling a gun on a fellow parent following a soccer match. His children’s soccer match ended in confrontation, when Mr Sherrill felt threatened and a pulled his legally-concealed pistol. This apparently ended the confrontation. Mr. Sherrill then immediately went to the local police station to report the incident.

Read the Article from Mlive.

The overall result is a sentence to felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, to which Mr. Sherrill pleaded no contest. The sentence is 30 days in jail, along with some fines and costs, as well as probation.

There are several important lessons here for us folks that believe in the 2nd Amendment right to carry firearms.

1. Brandish a firearm only as a last resort. Somebody must be physically in peril and need the assistance of deadly force.

2. Recorders will prove your case and the amount of physical danger when/if self defense measures need to occur. It will be much easier to prove your case if you have a recording of exactly what happened. This was not a jury trial, but merely a prosecutor and judge deciding how to handle this.

3. The actions of single individuals affect the perception of entire groups of people. All concealed-carry permit holders come under scrutiny after this incident. Viewpoints from the comments on this story reflect the poor views on those that conceal carry.

Many kudos to the individual for taking personal responsibility for his actions. Mr Sherrill immediately made his way to the police station to make a report, definitely not know where things would lead. He made himself a great example as a father and concealed carry holder for taking responsibility for the situation that occurred.

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Self Defense Training

simon — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:46:31 +0000

There is an old saying that “You don’t know what you don’t know.”

This certainly applies to the topic of self defense. Knowing how to handle various situations is very important for your survival. Whether you are acting as a civilian, law enforcement, or military; threatening situations can happen any time or place. How you react and handle them is very important. Of course this includes both your mental and physical reaction.

An interesting program I ran across is called the “Flinch Response.” This program comes from Defiance Combat, and is an interesting take on how to react to situations. Especially for us civilians that do not have regimented, formal training, it is good to open our eyes to the possibilities. Defiance Combat does a lot of coaching, teaching, and certification for instructors of their system.

Check out the video on how to handle (and not handle) an attacker. The video does a very good job of showing how quickly decisions need to be made so that the situation does not go bad and get you hurt or killed. The video does a great job of giving a rough idea on how and when to go for your gun and how to handle your attacker’s weapon.

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The Basics of Safety with Shotguns

simon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:23:20 +0000

It is very important that all guns be handled in a safe manner. Firearms are designed to kill, and are a good tool for doing so. Normally this is for sport, but also can be used for self defense and sport such as target shooting.

Shotguns can be fun when used for shooting clay targets in the air. Doing this safely is very important so that we do not hurt ourselves or our fellow sportsmen. Knowing and understanding the particular firearm is very important, whether it be a pistol, rifle, or shotgun.

I found an interesting video about basic shotgun safety for clay shooting for a place called Rock Creek.

The video is very well done and easy to understand and comprehend. The instruction is very clear and concise, being very easy to follow.

The same general themes from this shotgun video can be followed for other firearms. Know how the safety operates, know how to check the chamber for a loaded shell, and keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Help prevent accidents and tragedies by following proper safety activities.

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“Weapons” are for Criminals

simon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:35 +0000

Criminals use and possess weapons to use for criminal purposes. The term “weapon” is intended to mean an instrument used to attack a victim. Criminals use these tools to commit violent crime against victims that may or may not be intended.

Law-abiding citizens arm themselves for defense of their person and their loved ones. Firearms, knives, mace, tasers, etc. are used to defend against criminals with intentions of violent crimes. These items used for self defense should not be referred to as weapons, though police and media continue to do so.

The police classify all guns, knives, etc as weapons whether a person is a bad guy or not. The media continue the myth from the police, and spread the fear and terror to their public audience.

The good guys carry guns, firearms, pistols, defensive tools, knives, spray, etc. The bad guys are the ones with the weapons, and the American public needs to continually remind ourselves, the police, and the media of this fact.

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Second Amendment March

simon — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:22:59 +0000

I recently met Skip Coryell who is involved with the organizing of the Second Amendment March. This is a peaceful protest that is being planned for Washington D.C. for April 19, 2010. This is Patriot’s Day, which recognizes the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

From the Second Amendment March website:

“The mission of the Second Amendment March is to galvanize the courage and resolve of Americans; to petition our elected officials against establishing anti-gun legislation; and to remind America that the Second Amendment is necessary to maintain our right to self defense.

It is the one right that protects all others.

We will accomplish our mission by a peaceful march in Washington DC, the United States Capitol, supported by satellite marches to State Capitols and smaller cities all across America.”

Most gun loving Americans are not used to being a part of organized protests, but this is one that needs to happen to preserve our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The first amendment is the Freedom of Speech and peaceful assembly. The second one is the right to keep and bear arms. It can be offered that the second amendment protects the first by giving the population the means to defend democracy from all that try to steal it. From forces outside and inside the country.

There are many things that can be done to support the Second Amendment March. Participation is the most obvious, but basic awareness is a good place where we all can start. Financial contributions are also a big part of this expensive event. Volunteers donating their time and talent are also welcome. Visit their site for more information.

www.SecondAmendmentMarch.com

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National Park Gun Ban

simon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:01:13 +0000

The National Park Gun Ban will end in February of 2010. It was a success for the pro-gun crowd that the gun ban was repealed, and the only consolation for the other side is that the ban will not take effect until 9 months after the law was signed.

Being able to carry weapons in National Parks will allow for greater self defense against criminals and animals. These huge swaths of land are so beautiful and pristine, yet are full of unwitting danger from humans and animals. Many people are overwhelmed with the beauty of the parks, and their senses are overwhelmed. Criminals know this.

National Parks are a great place for criminals to operate. People are not usally local, are unaware of their surroundings, and missing persons are a regular occurance. Tourists are typically full of money and many have their guard down as they just want to relax and spend time with family. People can be killed and kidnapped and the criminals have lots of places to disappear to and hide. These National Parks are huge and primitive. The old rules of basic survival are very important.

Being able to defend yourself and your family should return to the top of the list in these dangerous areas. Animals and criminals can be unexpected, and know the surroundings much better than you will. Carrying a firearm at least evens the playing field between the good and the bad.

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Don’t Overlook the Weight

simon — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:03:53 +0000

One of the things to consider when purchasing and outfitting a firearm are its weight. The final weight after ammo and addons must be carefully considered for those that will be carrying the completed weapon. It is easy to be at a show or gunshop and think that a weapon is lightweight. But by the time ammo is loaded up, and additional features are added on, the weapons can quickly gain weight.

The carry time will help determine allowable weight. If a pistol or shotgun is used only around the house, heavy units will not be a problem. But if a weapon is being carried for long periods of time, it can quickly become unweildy. Hunting rifles and shotguns that are used on foot as opposed to sitting must be comfortable to carry and still be quickly brought up to shoot.

A pistol that is being carried for self defense must have a holster that will handle its’ weight. The holster must be strong enough and must be able to distribute the weight across the area of carry. An Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster that is holding a heavy weapon could put undue stress on that side of the body, and on that side of the clothing. Accidental appearance of the weapon could happen if one side of the waistband is overloaded.

The weight of weapons can be minimized by carefully selecting a weapon after very carefully considering the intended use of them. Consideration must be made for personal comfort and operation under fatigue.

Weapons can be lower in weight by using shorter barrels, lower ammunition counts, and lightweight stocks and specialized alloys for the weapon itself. These will have other affects on firearm performance, but can be good tradeoffs depending upon the intended application of the firearm.

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