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3 Things You Need to Do Before Using Deadly Force

3 Things You Need to Do Before Using Deadly Force

If you choose to carry a gun, the first thing you should understand is that using the gun in an actual self-defense situation is still a negative outcome.

What Happens If a Red Flag Law is Used Against You?  Guns Are Seized, Then What?

What Happens If a Red Flag Law is Used Against You? Guns Are Seized, Then What?

Can you imagine a judge signing an order allowing police to seize your firearms—even though you haven’t broken a single law?

The Oh-So-Important 'After the Bang' Phone Call

The Oh-So-Important ‘After the Bang’ Phone Call

Imagine you’ve just been involved in a self-defense incident. Someone threatened the life of you or your loved one, so you drew your weapon and fired a shot.

Gun Owners: 3 Reasons Why You Need Legal Defense for Self Defense

Gun Owners: 3 Reasons Why You Need Legal Defense for Self Defense

With more people carrying guns than ever, it’s apparent that some kind of legal protection is vital in the event you use your firearm in a self-defense situation.

Keep It Clean: The Potential Peril of Engraving Your Carry Gun

Keep It Clean: The Potential Peril of Engraving Your Carry Gun

A judge ruled photos of the engraving inadmissible, but what if he hadn’t? What if the jury had seen what Brailsford chose to engrave on his gun?

Avoid Talking Yourself Into Handcuffs: What Not to Say After a Self-Defense Incident

Avoid Talking Yourself Into Handcuffs: What Not to Say After a Self-Defense Incident

You need to talk to an attorney before making any further statements to law enforcement. If you don’t, you could talk your way into deep trouble.

The Dark Side of Gun Mods: Can Carrying a Modified Gun Be Used Against You in Court?

The Dark Side of Gun Mods: Can Carrying a Modified Gun Be Used Against You in Court?

Remember, most prosecuting attorneys’ goal is to win, and if that means introducing evidence to make you sound like a cold-blooded killer, they will.

The 'Race' to Call 911? What You Should Do When Reporting a Self-Defense Incident

The ‘Race’ to Call 911? What You Should Do When Reporting a Self-Defense Incident

To understand the importance of being the first person to call 911, imagine the following scenario: You just used your gun in self-defense, but you didn’t have to shoot.

Warning Shots Are Better Than 'Shooting to Kill,' Right?

Warning Shots Are Better Than ‘Shooting to Kill,’ Right?

It’s always better to fire a warning shot than to aim directly at another person in a self-defense situation, right?

The Vacation From Hell: What You Need to Know About Traveling With a Gun

The Vacation From Hell: What You Need to Know About Traveling With a Gun

This article will explore how to get you and your gun from Point A to Point B safely (and legally).