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Some Thoughts on Firearms Training

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A Brief History I first got involved with firearms, firearms training, concealed carry and self-defense at the end of the last century. Haha, that sounds funny; I guess it was 1998 or 1999. At the time, I lived in Colorado, (and I still do).  Back then however, Colorado was considered a “may-issue” state. That means

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1911 Pistol Animations

1911 Pistol Animations

How Does Your 1911 Pistol Work? Understanding how your 1911 Pistol works is a fundamental step toward the mastery of this fine weapon. So here we offer a couple of animations that help explain the ‘magic’ behind John Moses Browning’s beloved handgun design. These videos show the internal operations of the 1911 Pistol. Here are

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Every Day Carry Gear for Personal Defense

Tools and ARs

I’ve been meaning to address the issue of ‘gear’ for some time now; and recently I’ve had some inquiries, so I figured this is as good a time as any to discuss this very important topic. I believe that the gear you choose for every day carry is as important as your choice of weapon.

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Function & Safety Checks for a 1911 Pistol

Function & Safety Checks for a 1911 Pistol

Be Sure Your Firearm Is Functioning Properly and Safely Perform these Function and Safety Checks for a 1911 Pistol after every cleaning, or partial disassembly of the gun. You can also use them when evaluating a pistol for purchase. These are excellent tests to check the condition of a used 1911 prior to purchasing it.

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