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Introduction: Shifting the Gun Control Debate When gun control dominates the headlines, the spotlight always falls on the firearm itself. But the data tell a different story: violent crime is not driven by tens of millions of law-abiding gun owners, … Read More

Attorney Selection Secrets Every California CCW Holder Must Know If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and carry a firearm for personal protection, you already understand the importance of safety, training, and preparation. But there’s one area of … Read More

What the FBI and Media Don’t Tell You: How Many Lives Guns Really Save When most people in the San Francisco Bay Area think of carrying a gun, they’ve already been influenced by Hollywood and the news. TV shows and … Read More

The Top Mistakes Gun Owners Make—Before and After a Self-Defense Incident Not legal advice. Laws vary by state. Train with your local statutes and consult a qualified criminal-defense attorney. Carrying a firearm changes the kinds of decisions you must make … Read More

Defensive Gun Use in America: How Armed Citizens Protect Themselves and Others Understanding the Role of Defensive Firearm Use The Second Amendment provides Americans with a constitutional safeguard: the right to keep and bear arms. But beyond constitutional theory, millions … Read More

If you’ve ever had to defend your life with a firearm, the moments that follow can be just as dangerous—legally speaking—as the attack itself. You may know you did the right thing. But in the eyes of the law, that’s … Read More

Castle Doctrine Explained: Defend Your Home Legally When danger looms at your doorstep, instinct might scream for action—step outside, confront the threat, show them you’re ready. But in today’s legal landscape, that impulse can cost you everything. There are tactical … Read More

Mistakes Gun Owners Make — And How to Avoid Them If you carry a firearm for personal protection, your training and decisions matter more than your gear. Many well-meaning gun owners make avoidable mistakes—often without realizing the risk they’re creating … Read More

Non-Permissive Environments: A Firearms Instructor’s Perspective People often ask me, “How do I handle carrying my firearm into a place where it’s not allowed?” After decades in law enforcement, instruction, and the courtroom, my answer usually surprises them. Before anything … Read More

What to Say—and Not Say—to Police After a Self-Defense Incident In the moments after defending yourself in a self-defense shooting, your physical survival may no longer be in jeopardy—but your legal survival is only just beginning. The aftermath of such … Read More