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One of the most important things about self defense (with or without firearms) is proper situational awareness. With empty handed or armed self defense, technique is important, but will only get you 10-20% of the way. The remainder is attitude and awareness, and while I at least know how to...

Since my brother recently moved to New Haven, I am thinking about applying for a non-resident CT carry permit. In researching the CT permit system, I've gathered that although it is not a "shall issue" state, it could be considered a "usually issue" state. I have received the application...

When I got my first CCW permit I bought a Rossi 877 (2" bbl .357 S&W clone, imported by Interarms). I carried it for a long time, then got bit by the semi-auto bug, and put it up for a long while until I just took it out again. There are (at least) two problems with the gun. The first is...

The other day my wife told me that she didn't see why I carry a firearm, and that she thought that my risk of being shot by a policeman after being "made" carrying a concealed weapon was higher than my risk of being a victim of violent crime. Now while I've never heard of a CCW holder being...

Although there is no such thing as a nationwide CCW permit, more states seem to recognize the FL CCW permit than any others. However, there are still a number of states where a FL permit holder is not legal to carry. Some of these states are simply a lost cause right now, like IL, NY, CA, and...

With some variation, most shooting schools follow the original Jeff Cooper/Gunsite triad - marksmanship, gun-handling, and combat mindset. In principle, training marksmanship is easy. You can practice sight picture with home dry fire. You can do live fire, either bullseye-style, or...

I am interested in buying a shot timer for training. I would be interested in others' opinions on the various brands available.

I'm looking for a video that will teach me how to detail strip my 1911. I can field strip, and I can disassemble the slide (firing pin and spring, extractor), but I've been too intimidated to try the lower. Any suggestions?

I am going to attend a weekend handgun training course with an advertised round count of 900. With all that shooting in a short period of time, I'm sure it will be a "lost brass" event, and so I was thinking of buying a load of Wolf ammo to use. It's cheap (probably cheaper than I could reload...

I am trying to do some research on tactical handgun training. I live in southern West Virginia, and ideally I would like to find a high quality operation relatively close by (less than 8 hour drive). Storm Mountain has been recommended, but they seem to close down for the winter, and do not...

I have moved from a dry to a humid climate, and have some concerns about rust prevention. I keep my firearms in a safe - a very crowded safe, I might add. I keep a box of dessicant inside, which I check twice weekly and dry in the oven. In addition, I keep a 15 watt bulb on at the floor of...

I am interested in getting into BP deer hunting here in WV. I would like to get a sidelock, most likely percussion ignition, .54 caliber, slow twist for round ball. I have reviewed a number of websites, and I am overwhelmed by the number of different manufacturers, and the number of models...