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Why do I need an Arizona CCW permit when we have Constitutional Carry?
Why do I need an Arizona CCW permit when we have Constitutional Carry? This is a great question, yet can be answered simply. There are a number of benefits one gets with have an AZ CCW. A few of these are listed below: Knowledge. You need to know the law and how it...
You’ve Protected Yourself… But Are You Protected?
A complete self defense plan is more than just taking a class and perhaps getting your CCW/CHP. There are aspects of self defense that include: the mental preparedness to avoid encounter in the first place, the physical skills you need to stop the threat, then there...
The OODA Loop
Having spent many years studying and teaching self defense from open hand to firearms, I spend a lot of time talking about awareness. Most often, we talk about Col. Jeff Cooper’s Color Codes of Awareness. If you have taken a USCCA class you...
Awareness and Having a Plan
Unfortunately, you can't watch the news and not see a story about someone getting attacked or killed. In Denver alone, violent crime rates have risen 2.7% from 2015 - 2016 according to the Denver.gov UCR report. This can beg the thought - What is the best way to...
What is US Law Shield?
What is US Law Shield? As a firearms advocate and educator, I feel it is my responsibility to promote responsible firearms use – that includes what to do if you ever find yourself having to use your firearm or any other weapon - even bare hands. Get 2 months...
What gun should I choose?
What gun should I choose? (originally posted to Targets & Tuners LLC) This question has been asked many times and when I teach a class of new shooters I can almost guarantee someone will ask me that very question. Sometimes, well more often than not, someone will...
Safety in the Dojo/Training Area: Why Live Weapons in Class Are a Bad Idea
Safety in the Dojo/Training Area: Why Live Weapons in Class Are a Bad Idea Executive Summary: This is taken from a real incident. The story shows how even experienced practitioners can get caught and in a split second can change the course of someone’s life. It...
Ammunition – What should I use?
Ammunition - What should I use? Being a firearms dealer and instructor, I get the question of "What ammo should I use?" quite a bit. Getting beyond the round nose vs. hollow point (round nose is typically for practice, hollow point for defense/protection) it...
Now offering Basic Pistol/CCW classes
Starting in October, 2014, we will be offering the NRA Basic Pistol course. This course meets the Colorado, Wyoming and Florida Concealed Handgun Permit Training Requirements.