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Firearm, permit, and training articles for returning readers.
How to Legally Purchase a Firearm in Minnesota
Minnesota lets you buy a firearm through a licensed dealer or a private seller, but handguns and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons have extra steps.
10/4/2022Viridian RFX 35 better than an SRO?
Upon initially getting the Viridian RFX 35, I was skeptical about the durability of the optic. Testing it for the last 6 months has alleviated any of those fears.
10/29/2017Sentinel Concepts Critical Handgun Employment- Review
Sentinel Concepts Critical Handgun Employment
10/18/2017Police Union Leaders Give surprising answers on Gun Violence and Gun Control.
Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll and St. Paul Police Federation President Dave Titus recently returned from a law enforcement conference in Las Vegas.
10/18/2017Can One Person Make a Difference
I hear people say, "What can one person with a pistol do against multiple attackers with rifles?" Well, this should give you a good idea. Skill, Training, and Mindset, trump equipment every day.
1/26/2016TERRORIST ARRESTED BEFORE PLANNED SHOOTING AT MASONIC TEMPLE
MILWAUKEE -- FBI officials announced on Tuesday, January 26th that Milwaukee resident Samy Mohammed Hamzeh, 23, has been charged with possessing machine guns and a silencer.
1/25/2016FBI Stops Processing NICS Denial Appeals
: The surge of criminal background checks required of new gun purchasers has been so unrelenting in recent months that the FBI had been forced to temporarily halt the processing of thousands of appeals from prospective buyers whose firearm purchase attempts have been denied.
1/21/2016AFFORDABLE CARRY AND HOME DEFENSE PISTOLS
One of the most frequent questions we get is, "what is an affordable pistol for carry or home defense?"
1/20/2016POTENTIAL TAX CREDIT FOR CCW PERMIT HOLDERS IN ARIZONA
an Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give people who get concealed carry permits a tax break.
1/19/2016CLERK WITH CCW STOPS TWO ROBBERS - CHICAGO
A regional manager for T-Mobile, said the company allows employees with concealed carry licenses to have weapons at work.
1/17/2016EIDOLON HOLSTER REVIEW - ONE YEAR LATER
It's been just about a year since I started using my Eidolon holster. Let's talk about how it's going.
1/16/2016CONSIDERING AN ONLINE PERMIT TO CARRY / CONCEALED CARRY CLASS? - READ THIS FIRST
Online courses have grown over the past decade from barely usable power points to full fledged programs that allow you to get a degree from an accredited university.
1/15/20164'11" 105lb woman uses CCW to stop 200lb male attacker
January 5th 2016 - A 65 Year old woman who was ambushed while heading home is safe today, crediting her firearm for saving her life.
1/11/2016Legislation to Recognize All Concealed Carry Permits to Be Introduced in Congress - H. R. 4348
Congressman David Schweikert (R - Ariz.) introduced legislation that, if passed, will require Washington D.C., to recognize and honor concealed carry permits from all 50 states.
1/7/2016Dry Fire - The secret of Pro Shooters
I often get the question, "how many rounds shoot I be shooting a month to be proficient?" In a prefect world, I would love to shoot about 10,000 rounds/month, my reality is closer to 1000 rounds/month. I know for many of my students 100 rounds/month is the limit.
1/25/2015New Eidolon Holster From Raven Concealment
Over the coming weeks we will be doing a full review of this innovative holster.
12/3/2014Scorpion EVO S1 Pistol
Simple and reliable, the Scorpion not only has ambidextrous controls, its non-reciprocating charging handle is swappable and reach to the trigger is adjustable.
11/21/2014Galil Ace - Coming Soon!
The two new Galil ACE firearms chambered in 7.62×39. The bottom is a 16″ barreled carbine (ACE 32) and the top is an 8.3″ barreled SBR (ACE 31 – which will be available as a pistol).
11/11/2014Green Lasers and Subcompact Guns
While lasers have been on weapons for decades, they have only started to gain real traction in the last 10 years or so. The first weapon mounted lasers (WMLZ) were large, dim and lacked battery life.
7/3/2014Courage
Imagine the courage it took to put these words down on paper and sign your name to it.
2/8/2014Infographic with Gun Facts from Justice Department Proves the Hypocrisy of Gun Control
http://gunsnfreedom.com/infographic-with-gun-facts-from-justice-department-proves-the-hypocrisy-of-gun-control/
2/8/2014Red Dot Sights on Pistols
Red Dot equipped pistols have been around for over two decades. In the 1990 USPSA Nationals Jerry Barnhart used a red dot scope to win and the same year Doug Koenig won the IPSC World Shoot with a red dot equipped CZ.
1/23/2014Target Shooting In America
shows the awesome economic impact of the shooting sports in America. Just another reason we should support open and free exercise of our 2nd Amendment rights!
12/30/2013Why Minnesota Has A Permit To Carry NOT a Concealed Carry Permit
Minnesota had the benefit of being one of the later states to pass a
12/17/2013Sheriffs in Many States Refusing to Enforce New Gun Control Laws
Since Newtown, many local Sheriffs have been on the front lines, fighting for your gun rights.
1/27/2013Do We Need The Constitution?
There has been much talk lately about the Constitution and whether we need it or not. In fact a on CBS this Sunday morning a commentator commented, “I've got a simple idea: Let's give up on the Constitution.”
6/25/2012Review: DSG Alpha Holster and Competition Belt
Now that you know who is behind the products, lets dig into some of DSG’s unique offerings.
4/17/2012Cool T-shirst from 1791Apparel.com
at Bills's Gun Shop's annual "Shooters Show." Tyler is a really cool guy and doesn't look at all like what you would expect. He was a slim, hip, younger guy, who clearly has a passion for firearms and the 2nd Amendment.
4/13/2012Review: Diamondback DB9 Part 2
You can click on the pictures for an enlarged view.
4/7/2012Legal Use of Force in MN
Let me start by stating that I am not a lawyer and you should seek legal advice for any questions you have on these matters. What you will read below are excerpts from my Permit To Carry curriculum that has been approved by the Minnesota BCA.
4/1/2012Review: Diamondback DB9 Part 1
I picked up the DB9 at Bill's Gun Shop & Range in Robbinsdale, MN. They were having their annual shooters show and I was able to get the DB9 for $344 before tax.
3/15/2012The Truth About Pepper Spray For Civilian Self Defense
Civilian vs. Law Enforcement use of pepper spray:
3/9/2012Women's Carry Issues
More and more women are getting their permits to carry, and women face some unique challenges to carrying a pistol concealed. The two main challenges that women face in carrying concealed are:
3/8/2012Federal Judge Shoots Down Maryland's Handgun Law
This is a huge step forward for the residents of Maryland!
3/6/2012Dayton vetoes gun bill, saying residents already have defense rights
"The governor rejected the measure, saying Minnesota citizens facing threats already have the legal authority to defend themselves and their families. He also cited strong opposition by organizations representing police officers, chiefs of police and county sheriffs."
2/25/2012The Minnesota State Senate Passes HF1467! This law, if signed by the Governor will be a big win for Minnesotans right to self defense.
The Minnesota State Senate Passes HF1467! This law, if signed by the Governor will be a big win for Minnesotans right to self defense. from Tactical Training Solutions.
2/25/2012Welcome to the TTS/Minnesota CCW blog
I have created this blog as a way to keep my students, and others informed about legal issues related to self defense and news in the firearms industry and self defense industries. Feel free to share these post with your friends, and/or re-post them on your blog.