Archive for May 2023
Constitutional Carry: 3 Reasons to Still Get a Florida Concealed Weapons License
Beginning July 1, 2023, Florida will change to a “constitutional carry” state. This means that a Concealed Weapons License will not be required to lawfully carry a firearm or other weapon in Florida. However, there are still some reasons why you may want to still get a Florida concealed weapons license. Let’s take a look…
Read MorePreparing for Hurricane Season
June 1st is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. As it approaches, residents of the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard states should take proactive steps to ensure the safety of their families and protect their property. With the potential for devastating storms, it is crucial to be prepared and well-informed. Let’s look at some…
Read MoreBeware of Fake Tourniquets
Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the most common causes of preventable deaths. From household accidents to gunshot wounds, we are surrounded by things that could cause that bleeding. While we often think in terms of “911 is only 5-10 minutes away”, consider that a person can bleed to death in as little as 2.5 minutes…
Read MoreFirst Shots: The Canik SFx Rival
It’s no secret that I am a fan of Canik pistols. My first experience with them a few years ago resulted in my purchase of a TP9 SA Mod.2. That gun is now one of the first guns I have new shooters use as a confidence builder. So, when I had the opportunity to put…
Read MoreSituational Awareness for Workplace Safety
What is situational awareness and how does it fit into workplace safety? The American Psychological Association defines situation awareness as: “conscious knowledge of the immediate environment and the events that are occurring in it. Situation awareness involves perception of the elements in the environment, comprehension of what they mean and how they relate to one…
Read MoreThe Truth About the Eotech EFLX
Recently, I bought a Sig P320 XCompact and had to decide on a red dot for it. Like most current Sig 320s, the XCompact is milled for the Romeo1 Pro/ Leupold Delta Point Pro footprint. I have a Sig Romeo1 Pro (R1P) and I’ve been pretty happy with it. I’ve put thousands of rounds downrange…
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