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Horrific News Report & Home Carry: Are You Prepared? - TheArmsGuide.com
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Home Invasion & Home Carry: Are You Prepared?

April 23, 2017 by Kevin 10 Comments

My stomach dropped when I read the story about a horrifying home invasion in Madison, Wisconsin. Three men broke into a couple's home in the wee hours of the morning. The residents were a legally blind man and his wife, who was six months pregnant at the time of the break in. According to the report, the three burglars pulled the man from his bed and beat him (hard enough to … [Read more...]

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Firearms Training

When & Why NOT to Confront a Home Break In

March 14, 2017 by The Arms Guide Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Much has been written on how to react to an intruder in your home.  A lot of it is great stuff and I personally abide by much of the proactive approach/philosophy.  Not enough has been written about staying in place during a break in and I’m not talking about the anti-gun, rely on the police or bet on the intruder’s magnanimity crowd.  Hey, I get it.  As a card-carrying Alpha … [Read more...]

Formulating a Family Home-Defense Plan
Firearms Training

Formulating a Family Home Defense Plan

December 11, 2016 by Nate Granzow 25 Comments

For years, my wife and I had a pretty simple arrangement in the case of a home invasion. We'd both grab our guns and flashlights from the nightstand, dial the police, and stay put. But then, we moved out of our apartment and bought a house. My brother came to live with us. We had a baby. Our simple plan needed modifying. Make sure you're all on the same page. First, the … [Read more...]

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Concealed Carry

Break-In Period: Is Your Gun Fit For Duty?

August 6, 2016 by David Donchess Leave a Comment

A break-in period is a vital step and should be a key focus when getting a new gun you intend to carry or serve in a self defense role. When you get a new pistol, rifle or shotgun, you are getting a freshly finished product made of metal, wood, polymer, or some other material shaped by man to serve a purpose. These guns are mostly designed with exacting tolerances and springs … [Read more...]

Home Invasion Thwarted in Winter Haven, FL - TheArmsGuide.com
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Home Invasion Thwarted in Winter Haven, FL

April 8, 2014 by Kevin 6 Comments

Usually, when I share a news report about a home invasion, the residents fare poorly, if they survive at all. In this news story, however, a family recently confronted by an aggressive home invader used their home defense firearms to end a break-in without any harm coming to the residents within the home. According to a news report, yesterday, an intruder who has been … [Read more...]

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