01Aug, 2021
Will Your Carry Gun Work When You Need It?
Will your carry gun work when you need it? Are you sure? Recently I read an article by Greg Ellifritz on the subject. Ellifritz is a retired law enforcement officer […]
25Jul, 2021
Concealed Carry and Training
Many jurisdictions require a minimum level of training and qualification in order to issue a concealed carry permit. Many do not. California requires eight hours of training which includes passing […]
20Jun, 2021
Do Those Around You Know What To Do During A Critical Defense Incident?
As armed self-defenders we have an obligation to train regularly and to develop our skills to the best of our ability. Many of us do so, others not so much. […]
16May, 2021
The Horror of Gun Control
This article addresses a very disturbing video that illustrates the horror of gun control. The video is an example of how dangerous laws and ignorant attitudes impact real people. To […]
13May, 2021
Every Woman Has Her Own Story
by ocgunowners
This is a guest post by #NotMeSD Project Manager Desiree Bergman. Imagine a typical evening trip to the grocery store. As you are loading groceries into your car, someone comes […]
02May, 2021
SCOTUS to Hear Second Amendment Case – What Could That Mean For Gun Owners?
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has finally agreed to hear a Second Amendment (2A) case. The case, New York Rifle and Pistol Association vs Corlett, concerns concealed carry and will […]
12Apr, 2021
Concealed Carry – A Right or a Privilege?
The right to keep and bear arms is a natural human right that is protected by the Second Amendment. Yet there are those who argue that this is a privilege […]
24Dec, 2020
Why Do You Need a Gun? What Are You Afraid Of?
by ocgunowners
Have you ever been asked why you need to carry a gun? Was it paired with what are you afraid of? Sometimes these questions are asked by those who truly […]
08Dec, 2020
CCW Lifestyle Series # 12 – Situational Awareness and Color Codes
by ocgunowners
The following is part of a continuing series of articles intended to provide a starting point for those new to concealed carry. There is much to learn and great satisfaction […]
21Sep, 2020
CCW Lifestyle Series # 11 – Failing the Victim Selection Process
by ocgunowners
As legally armed citizens we train to always avoid getting into self-defense situations, remember you win every fight you avoid. Criminals tend to go through a process when selecting victims. […]