The following is an excerpt from a recent posting by Katz & Phillips, PA (https://thefirearmfirm.com). Responsible Florida gun owners know that you must have a CWFL to carry a firearm concealed in most situations. However, it is not quite as clear whether you need a CWFL to carry certain other weapons. For example, a CWFL …
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The following is an excerpt from a recent posting by Katz & Phillips, PA (https://thefirearmfirm.com). Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Travelling with Firearms Carrying a firearm in a recreational vehicle or trailer starts with determining whether your RV or trailer is a vehicle or home. This is actually fairly straightforward. While transporting you and your family, …
YOU ARE YOUR FAMILY’S FIRST RESPONDER. Two Types of People There are two kinds of people in this world. The first is the person who is always looking for someone else to take care of him or her. These people want the government to provide for them and the police to protect them. (Some call …
In Florida, can you use deadly force to protect your property? The quick answer that you will commonly get is NO. But there is an interesting caveat that you might find interesting. The video below is from Katz & Phillips’ Gun Law 101, part 2 Life and Liberty webinar. Attorney James Phillips discusses when you …
Disclaimer The information in this post reflects the content that I teach in my classes. As with any other firearm discussion, there is more than one way to complete a task. In every tactical class that I have taken each instructor had a different take on this topic. You may complete a reload different than …
I recently read a post on shoot deviation posted by Personal Defense Network. It got me thinking. Just what are the effects of accuracy and speed on shot placement. We all know that the faster we shoot the harder it is to hit what you are aiming at, but is there a balance. This is …
Stop the Bleed Over the years I have taken several first aid courses. I won’t claim to be a first responder. My goal is to be trained to a level where I can stabilize the patient until someone with medical training could take over. I recently took a course sponsored by Stop the Bleed. It …
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The Background I was recently read a post related to an experienced handgun instructor where he detailed the events of an accidental shooting. This instructor shot himself while reholstering after doing a demonstration during a basic concealed handgun class. I know what you are thinking…. “He shouldn’t have had his finger on the trigger when …
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My motto is: Exercise your 2nd amendment right, get trained, carry responsibility. The BEARING ARMS website recently posted an article entitled Gun Left Behind At NC Vacation Rental. This article details an instance where a firearm was left at a rental vacation property. An Outer Banks cleaning service found a loaded pistol last week in …
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Children and Firearms Safety One of the most pressing issues we as adults face today is the safety of our children and grandchildren. You could refuse to allow firearms in your house. Does this ensure your children and grandchildren are safe? You can be one of the most responsible firearm owners in the country. Does …
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