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Carjacking vs. Concealed Carry - TheArmsGuide.com
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Carjacking vs. Concealed Carry

April 13, 2017 by Kevin 18 Comments

Recently, a Houston man was able to defend himself from carjacking using his concealed carry. The concealed carrier, Dedrick Moore, visited a local McDonald's restaurant (where he ate regularly) to return a Redbox movie to a kiosk there. After returning  the movie, two men approached Moore's vehicle and forced him out of it and onto the ground. The men stole Moore's wallet, … [Read more...]

Self Defense Basics: 5 Easy Tips - TheArmsGuide.com
Self Defense

Self Defense Basics: 5 Easy Tips

December 23, 2016 by Kevin 16 Comments

How does self defense start? Recently, I received an email from a woman about concealed carry from a female perspective. This woman, we'll call her Lucy, was seeking my advice because she had experienced a self defense scare of her own and wanted to take steps to protect herself and her children. Lucy hadn't previously taken any self defense training, nor did she own a … [Read more...]

EDC With a Loaded Chamber? - TheArmsGuide.com
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EDC With a Loaded Chamber?

December 19, 2016 by Jason Stokes 33 Comments

Whether or not to carry Condition One, that is, with a round in the chamber and safety engaged, is an argument that comes up in discussion very often with the guys I work with. Fortunately, I work full time with a bunch of other military guys so firearms is a constant topic of discussion. There are many arguments on both sides of carrying loaded or unloaded, but for my carry … [Read more...]

Formulating a Family Home-Defense Plan
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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...]

Concealed Carry: A Reality Check
Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry: A Reality Check

July 1, 2016 by James Ogletree 25 Comments

When we go to a concealed carry permit class, we learn what we can and can't do, where we can carry, where we can't, and what the state says is justifiable use of deadly force. But, what I have never heard in any class I have attended, (I attend a class every six months, since laws change daily), is the psychological effect of having to use your gun in self defense. The first … [Read more...]

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