Editor’s note: If you conceal carry it is your responsibility to ensure you are following the laws for the State you are in, that you practice firearms safety, and understand the reasonable persons test described in USCCA training. It’s a running joke in the concealed carry community that when winter rolls around, “I can conceal […]
Shooting sports have become increasingly popular among women, offering an empowering avenue for self-defense, recreation, and competition. However, the mental aspect of shooting is often overlooked, and nervousness can be a significant hurdle for many shooters (both male and female). In this article, we will explore mental strategies tailored to help shooters manage anxiety and […]
Poison Prevention Week serves as a timely reminder that it’s essential to shed light on a lesser-known yet significant aspect of poisoning prevention: the serious health risk of lead exposure in shooting environments. While lead poisoning can stem from various sources, including old paint and contaminated water, the prevalence of lead residues in shooting ranges […]
There are many physical benefits to taking up shooting sports. Increased strength, stamina, balance, hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills are just some of the benefits. For instance, hand guns greatly increase arm and wrist strength. Just like traditional recreational sports, shooting sports can keep you active, build confidence and increase self-esteem as well as toughen your mental […]
Playing video games is part of our culture. A study by NDP Group found that 71% of kids between the ages 2 and 17 played video games. It is not for me to say if kids should or shouldn’t play video games; I’ll leave the parenting to the parents. If your kids do play video […]
As suicide rates continue to rise, limiting access to lethal items people can use to harm themselves is critical; especially if you own a gun. The NSSF produced this video, A Teen’s Suicide Prevention Story, emphasizing the importance of safe storage. GET RESOURCES from Project ChildSafe Project ChildSafe has a plethora of resources to help […]
Everyday should be a safety day and every month a safety month, but I do agree having specific months for safety topics is a good thing. June is Firearm Safety Month. The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project Childsafe has posted some great information, and we should all read and learn about putting an Emphasis on […]
How much do you really know about firearm safety? Here is a challenge for you. Take this quiz from our friends at Project Childsafe: Firearm Storage and Safety Assessment Quiz. Test your firearm storage safety knowledge in this safety quiz It never hurts to do a quick self-analysis of our knowledge base. The thing about […]
Owning a firearm is a right that every law-abiding American can enjoy, but with that right comes a need for commitment to safety and responsibility that comes with gun ownership. There are several ways you can safely store your firearms in a way that will fit your lifestyle, eliminate un-authorized access to your firearms as well […]
Millions of Americans own firearms, which means millions of homes in America have firearms in them. Even though firearm safety seems like it is an inherent skill (something you just know), it is in fact a learned and ongoing practice (something you should continue to work at to always improve). Understanding the responsibility that comes […]
