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I recently became aware of Varda Concealed Carry and its clothing products. Varda says their balances concealment with exceptional comfort and style. I tried out a polo shirt and a pair of concealment sweats. I’ve worn the clothing for a couple of months, and here are my thoughts. Varda Concealed Carry Clothing — Concealed […]
People often ask me if a person who shoots someone should also give medical aid to that person. I think the question is valid and worth some consideration. Should you help someone you shot unintentionally — Let’s start with an unintentional shooting victim. Maybe the person you shot is a friend or family member, a […]
Sig Sauer just released a new handgun called the P322 chambered in .22LR. I don’t have one, but from what I’ve heard, it will be a favorite for anyone loing for a .22LR training pistol. P322 chambered in .22LR — I’ll list all the features that Sig says will set this handgun apart, but I’ll […]
Yesterday Indiana Governor Holcomb signed House Bill 1296. The signing means Indiana will become the 24th state with a constitutional carry law. Gov. Holcomb signs HB 1296, Constitutional Carry — Gov. Holcomb didn’t hide from the opportunity to go on the record as someone who supports the Second Amendment. He said: The Second Amendment has... Continue Reading
Late Friday, the Washington State Legislature dealt another blow to gun owners in the Pacific Northwest. With a vote of 55-42, the Washington Senate passed SB5078. Everyone knows the law does nothing to enhance public safety. It only gives desperate Democrat lawmakers a pound of flesh that they can throw to their gun-hating base.
SB5078 does nothing for public safety —
The magazine ban applies to both center-fire and rim-fired magazines that hold 10 rounds or more. SB507 bans the manufacture, possession, distribution, importation, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, or transfer of these so-called high capacity magazines.
Friday’s 11:00 PM vote timing ensured weekend activities, and skyrocketing gas prices would likely obscure its reporting.
One of the bill’s sponsors called, Senator Marko Liias said this after the passing vote:
For too long, we have accepted gun violence as an inevitable part of life. My own community was impacted by gun violence in 2016 when three young lives were lost due to a mass shooting. Today, the Legislature took long-overdue action to protect families across Washington from that harm by restricting the sale of high-capacity magazines. This is a commonsense policy that will save lives, and I am grateful for all of the years of advocacy that led to its passage.
There is still time to purchase your 10 round magazines —
Washingtonians can still possess magazines with over 10 rounds; but there is wording in the final bill that limits where and for what purposes you can possess them legally. Here is that wording:
… allowing continued possession of large capacity magazines limited to possession prior to, and inheritance on or after, the effective date of this act, subject to certain restrictions on the ability to sell or transfer such large capacity magazines and permitting their possession only on the owner’s property or while engaged in lawful outdoor recreational activities or use at a licensed shooting range, or when transporting the large capacity magazine to or from these locations,
Apparently, you can use the magazines for everything except if you want to use the magazine for an everyday carry (EDC) gun.
Ammoland reported that orders placed on Palmetto State Armory for “high capacity” magazines from Washington state would ship out immediately and prioritize other orders. So you folks in Washington State have until July 1st to legally purchase magazines over 10 rounds.
When fighting the Russians, 30-rounders come in handy.
More anti-gun legislation is sure to follow —
I don’t live in Washington, but if you do, I suggest looking into organizations like Washington Civil Rights Association. The Washington Legislature is hostile toward freedom and gun rights, and they won’t stop attacking your rights. Hold your elected officials accountable and vote out the ones who trample on liberty.
Here is a post from the Washinton Civil Rights Association’s Facebook page that includes an explanatory graphic on SB 5078.
The best gun-law resource for gun-owners who travel —
Consider checking out the Legal Boundaries by State book. This resource includes way more than a reciprocity map. The book provides all the laws you need to know when you travel to another state. Things like if you have a duty to notify law enforcement, if there are magazine capacity limitations and if ignoring those “no gun” signs could get you arrested. The book is regularly updated, with new editions released periodically. The e-version is updated any time a law goes into effect, and you have lifetime access to the e-version. You can learn more about the book, by clicking here.
Hilliard, Ohio – For one man, what started as a night of cheering, ended in police issuing a felony warrant for a gun crime.
Last Saturday night, a state wrestling match at Davidson High School in Hilliard, Ohio, drew a large crowd. Some kids won, others lost, and everyone went home to resume their lives. But, days later, a man who attended the match found himself the subject of a felony warrant.
Warrant Issued by Hilliard Police Department —
Hours after the wrestling match, a school official contacted Hilliard Police Department (HPD). The unnamed person notified HPD that they had become aware of a photo taken during the wrestling match.
The picture (included below) shows a man cheering with hands raised over his head, exposing what looks like a gun in the front of his waistband.
Police later identified the man as a 37-year-old Johnstown, Ohio resident called Dylan and issued a warrant for his arrest for the charge of:
Ohio Code 2923.122 – Illegal conveyance or possession of deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance or of object indistinguishable from firearm in school safety zone.
The crime is a fourth-degree felony and is punishable by a definite prison term of six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, or 12 months; a fine of up to $2,500; or both.
Dylan is not in custody at the time of this post. (Continued below....)
Since 2015 the NRA has been endorsing Laser Simulated Training with the SIRT. Training with your real gun at the range is important but by itself it is setting you up to fail. To be fully prepared for a deadly encounter you need a tool like the SIRT to fill the gaps in your firearm training plan.
First, there is a big difference between Ohio law regarding bringing a gun onto a private property business and a school “safety zone.” The first is a misdemeanor, the latter a felony. Furthermore, as we can see, you’re not likely to receive grace for violating any school “safety zone” gun laws.
Know the law –
You need to know the gun law in your state. And be aware that gun law changes from time to time. That is why I highly suggest our resource called the Legal Boundaries by State. It covers the gun laws of every state and DC. It also contains information on traveling and guns on planes. We update the digital version in real-time when a law becomes active and the physical book regularly.
I won’t advocate anyone violating the law. However, we all weigh the pros and cons of violating any given law. For example, if you willfully break the speed limit, you accept that being late is worse than the consequences for speeding.
This would be a tough way to learn the law if Dylan didn’t already know he couldn’t carry in a school.
You’re on camera –
Secondly, we do live in a surveillance state. In 2018, FOX31 reported that the average American gets caught on camera on average 70 times per day. I couldn’t find the data behind their numbers, but a 2021 report from Reolink in England estimated Londoners appear on video 300 times a day.
We don’t know the exact number, but it is safe to say we’re on camera or photos a lot! So we have to be aware, especially if you carry a gun in a non-permissive environment.
Clothing and carry positions –
Consider your clothing choices and if particular movements expose your gun.
In this incident, the man is carrying inside the waistband, in the 12’oclock or appendix position. However, your gun can become exposed in any carry position, especially if you carry small of the back.
This video shows a man assaulting and disarming a woman inside a gas station store. She was carrying in the small of her back, and the suspect observed her gun. I believe she wasn’t open carrying; instead, the gun became visible because of her clothing.
Consider the law’s purpose –
We often argue the ineffectiveness of these “gun-free zone” laws by pointing out that criminals don’t follow the law, so these laws don’t make anyone safer. But, if the law doesn’t make anyone safer, what is the point?
These punitive laws do not prevent crime; they only punish people after the fact.
We don’t know if Dylan possessed a valid Ohio Concealed Handgun Licence or not. But, assuming he did and is found guilty, he will likely lose his license and the ability to get one in the future. That is pretty harsh, considering he didn’t harm or endanger anyone.
Someone may argue Dylan endangered people because he “could have” done something like leave his gun in the bathroom, and that could harm people. We need to be very careful in punishing people for something that “could happen.”
Furthermore, if merely possessing a firearm secured in a holster is sufficient to endanger people, why are there any exemptions for police or anyone else?
Finally —
I’m not going to criticize the man in the story. Everyone is responsible for their own actions.
I’m also not going to join the chorus of “he makes all concealed carriers look bad.” I say this because I believe “gun-free” laws like these are pointless and only harm otherwise law-abiding citizens. If I say that, I can’t then turn around and criticize a man for carrying in a “gun-free” zone.
At worse, he had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction at an inopportune time. I hope he gets good representation, and he can plea out to a lesser crime that won’t affect his future ability to possess a firearm legally.
What do you think? Does arresting this man make people safer?
Although defensive gun uses (DGU) happen every day, they often go unnoticed. Many people are surprised to learn that in 95% of DGUs, the victim doesn't fire a shot. Let's discuss the implications of these numbers and what it means for the everyday carrier.
How many DGUs per year —
Multiple studies (18 or so that I know of) put the number of annual defensive gun uses in the United States between 100,000 and 3.6 million. So if you throw out the highest and lowest survey numbers, the average sits at about 2 million instances where someone uses a firearm in self-defense.
No matter what number you accept, it's clear people use firearms every day to defend life.
One of the many reasons the actual number of DGUs is hard to nail down is that around 95% don't involve a single fired shot. Because of this, most go unreported to police. The media barely covers incidents where someone shoots a gun in self-defense. They certainly don't report on DGUs with no shots fired.
If you're interested in reading more about the research behind these DGU numbers, consider this 2019 book from author John Lott called “More Guns, Less Crime.”
We researched the topic of armed citizens and their effectiveness in limiting the number of people killed in mass shootings. Here is a link to what we found.
Practical Considerations for “no-shoot” DGUs —
For simplicity, I'll use the term “no-shoot” DGUs to describe a DGU where the defender doesn't shoot.
We should always have a self-defense mindset. We can prepare and anticipate, but ultimately, we react to a deadly threat.
If we bring a gun into the fight at the wrong time, not only can it be a legal problem, but it could unnecessarily escalate the situation. Let me explain.
Drawing the gun to deescalate –
Defensive skills that don't involve a firearm are important, even if you carry a gun.
Imagine an argument over a parking space, where the person yells aggressively but doesn't have the means or ability to complete any of the multiple threats he screams. So you draw your everyday carry (EDC) gun in hopes the sight of your handgun will cause him to go away.
At best, you're on very shaky legal grounds with the level of force you're using against a foul-mouthed agitator. The unarmed person isn't scared, and displaying the gun angers them more. The incident turns physical when the person shoves you.
Shooting someone who simply yells and pushes you will be tough to defend.
If you don't shoot the person, you have to defend yourself with one hand while you hold a handgun in the other. It's not an easy task.
You don't want to be the defender in either of those situations.
But that isn't even the worst that could happen. In the above situation, let's say you draw your firearm, knowing you are not justified legally to use deadly force but hope it deescalates the problem. If the other person also has a gun and sees you draw a firearm, they may use deadly force against you.
The takeaway should be if you draw your firearm, it should only be when you are legally justified to use deadly force. If displaying the gun deescalates the incident, fantastic, but that shouldn't be the reason for drawing it.
Legal Considerations for “no-shoot” DGUs —
I often hear everyday carriers make some astoundingly misguided statements about defensive gun uses. Unfortunately, the comments are based on or can lead to morally and legally questionable decisions on when to press the trigger.
You better shoot –
The first mistruth is that “if you draw a gun, you better shoot because if you don't, police will charge you with brandishing.”
Let's stop and think of think about this statement for a second.
If you drew your firearm because you perceived an objectively reasonable deadly threat, but when you drew the gun, that person stopped being a deadly threat, how would shooting the gun be more legal than not shooting? In other words, under no circumstance should the justification for shooting your handgun be, “well, I drew it and didn't want to get charged for brandishing, so I shot even though the person was no longer a threat.”
How ridiculous does that sound?
Don't get sued –
Let me ask an honest question. Under what reason could it be legal or moral to kill someone to keep them from suing you? Of course, no reasonable person would find a single justification. But countless people think they should shoot someone because “dead people don't sue.” I wish I were making this up, but numerous comments on social media prove otherwise.
Sorry, this is an evil and deranged mindset. Furthermore, it's ignorant to think you're exempt from a lawsuit if someone dies. Every day, families of the dead file wrongful death lawsuits against the person who killed their family member.
Reporting a “no-shoot” DGU —
Even if the bad guy takes off, immediately report any incident where you brandished a firearm to the police.
Get to a safe location if you must, but contact the police immediately. If you're en route to a safer place, call the police while you move. Tell them you don't feel safe and want to meet an officer to report what just happened.
If possible, ask witnesses to tell police what they saw and get their contact information. If you're able to, grab license plate info to provide to the police if they want to follow up.
The police may write a crime report or just take an incident report to document the facts. Either way, you have told the police your side of the story.
In Closing —
I know that statistically, the vast majority of everyday carriers and those who read this post won't ever have to draw a firearm in self-defense; praise God for that. And an even smaller percentage will have to press a trigger in self-defense.
I don't carry a firearm because of the odds I'll have to use it. I carry a handgun because I am directed to protect my family and the most vulnerable among us. I value human life, so I believe that having the ability and means to intervene but instead sitting back to allow a depraved person to execute defenseless children is cowardly.
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