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CA Concealed carry questions answered

How to get a concealed carry permit in California

Blogs & Vlogs, Handguns, Pistols (semi-autos), Revolvers, Self-defense One comment

One of the questions I get most often from students is, “How can I get a concealed carry permit in California?” I’ve been through the process in San Diego twice. The process has become a bit more challenging, but the reasons the sheriff will accept for issuance are pretty the must the same.

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A Memorial Day Tribute

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When Memorial Day comes around, it’s traditional for people to put on patriotism for a day, to speak well of those who sacrificed for our country and made possible our freedom. It’s a shame that it comes around only once a year. For some, patriotism is a constant and every day is Memorial Day.

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Gun Guy demonstrating proper grip for a student.

Which gun should I buy for home defense?

Self-defense 2 comments

…two simple rules. 1) Always select a home defense gun in a caliber or gauge that you can actually hit something with. A solid hit with a .22 is better than a loud miss with a .44 Magnum. 2) Buy a quality, reliable firearm that will ALWAYS go bang. After all, the loudest sound in a gun fight is click.

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How to carry a gun while hiking in California

How to carry a gun while hiking in California

Handguns, Hunting, Pistols (semi-autos), Revolvers, Rifles 2 comments

At one time the main concern was fending off mountain lions and dealing with venomous snakes. However, more recently students have expressed concerns about drug cartels and smugglers. You might say that the wild beasts have been supplanted by even wilder and sometimes more dangerous two legged pests…

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