Warning Shots are worthless

Armed homeowner quickly learns firing shot into ground won't scare off intruder moving toward him.

Warning shots are a bad idea, waste valuable time and are often illegal.  Shoot to stop the threat - period.

A spouse who can shoot is a force multiplier

"All too often, among married couples, the husband is the firearms enthusiast and the one interested in personal defense, while the wife tends to rely on that protection. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out so well when that kind of thinking prevails. "

Make It A Team Effort

HT: NRA Shooting Illustrated

 

 

News you can use

Multiple sales in one transaction can result in a visit from the Feds.

ATF Shows Up At Your Door (DON'T DO THIS!)

HT: USCCA

 

More free advice from the USCCA

Free guide for post-shooting behavior from the USCCA

Free is good, right?

Self-Defense Screw Ups

In his recent article 6 Ways Good Guys Screw Up in Self-Defense Situations, John Boch outlines several ways that folks put themselves in danger in a defensive shooting both from the perp and the law.  Great insight into a mindset that will serve you well in your self-defense journey.  Definately take the time to read it. 

From our friends at TTAG.

Know What To Say — And What Not To Say

Pulling the trigger in a defensive situation ends one problem and begins another one.  First important takeaway in this article is to NOT have a gun in your hand when law enforcement arrives.  Good advice, right?  Lots more HERE.

HT: TTAG

Four Rules

If you've been around firearms for even a short time you know there are four basic rules of firearms safety.  Here's a particularly catchy way to remember them.  

HT: NAAGA