Maine and New Hampshire Honor Each Other’s Permits

As previously reported, Maine passed a new law in 2015 that granted reciprocity to any resident permit from a state that also honors the Maine permit. New Hampshire has moved forward with recognizing the Maine permit and so naturally in turn Maine will honor the New Hampshire permit. >>Maine State Site >>New Hampshire State Site…

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Clarifying the Impact of Virginia’s Change to Permit Reciprocity

Last week the Attorney General in Virginia made national headlines when he announced that on Feb 1st, 2016 Virginia will stop honoring permits from 25 states. He has been accused of using his authority to further a political agenda while hurting law abiding citizens… which is true. Because we (USA Firearm Training) have promoted the…

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VIDEO: How to Draw Your Concealed Carry Firearm and Present It

Master instructor Steve Beckstead shares some tips for drawing your concealed firearm. It’s simple but its critical to train and practice. –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t Forget to Subscribe to our Channel) Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish a video with one of our Senior Instructors, Damon Thueson. Damon has a big personality…

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Nevada Now Honors the Michigan Permit

Nevada has amended their official list of what state permits they will honor by adding the state of Michigan. Michigan has stood up to the requirements of requiring training and of requiring both a clean criminal and mental background.

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Cold Weather Carry Concerns

Some time ago I was a participant in a radio talk show here in Utah. A good friend of mine is the regular host. While listening I called in regarding the following question: “What is different about carrying your firearm in cold weather?” This was a timely concern as I had been practicing accessing my carry gun from…

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Concealed Carry Jackets For Winter

Senior Instructor Damon Thueson is with Ron again looking at more options for winter concealed carry. –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t Forget to Subscribe to our Channel) Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish a video with one of our Senior Instructors, Damon Thueson. Damon has a big personality and a great approach at…

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Chicago Concealed Carry Holder Kills Armed Robber

An armed robber with a past criminal history is now dead. After attempting to rob a store Mr Gildersleeve got into a heated exchange with a customer who felt his life was being threatened. He fired on the robber and killed him. Police referred the case to the Cook County state’s attorney’s office to “determine…

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CPL Holder Shoots Back After Being Mugged

In Detroit earlier in October 2015 a man was sitting at a bus stop waiting for his bus when he was approached by three armed criminals who demanded he hold still or die. They proceeded to take his money. Excited by their loot they were distracted. The victim took advantage of the concealed pistol license…

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Concealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed

Last month a concealed carry permit holder walked into a Walmart with his concealed firearm. The catch? It wasn’t well concealed. The firearm carrying citizen went into a store bathroom and was followed by another man who attacked him with a punch in the face. When the firearm owner fell to the ground the attacker…

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