Madison Area Gun Ranges
There are only a handful of Madison area gun ranges and of those, only three have indoor shooting. Before continuing, it's important to understand wh ...
Wisconsin Castle Doctrine
If you've done any research on self defense, you've probably heard about something called Castle Doctrine. This begs the question - what is the ...
Range Ammo vs Defense Ammo
The price of ammo has skyrocketed in the past few years due to civil unrest, the pandemic, and Democrats launching an all-out assault on legal gu ...
Pepper Spray for Concealed Carriers
As the old proverb goes, if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. In other words, we tend to view solutions to problems from t ...
Which States Honor a Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit?
Called 'reciprocity', 33 states either honor a Wisconsin concealed carry permit or do not require a permit. Our nation currently has a patchwork ...
How To Get a Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit
Need more info on how to get a Wisconsin concealed carry permit? Provided you are at least 21 years old and not otherwise prohibited from owning ...
Train Without Ammo (Dry Fire)
There are three great reasons to train without ammo (dry fire). The first is that practicing pulling the trigger knowing there's no bang gives y ...
Mental Training
One of the main differences between first responders (including concealed carriers) and other people is training; we undergo training that other ...
Carrying With a Round in the Chamber
Carrying a concealed handgun takes practice. No, I'm not talking about practice shooting - I'm talking about practice carrying. It can take tim ...
Anatomy of a Round or Cartridge
Many people mistakenly call a round or cartridge a bullet. The bullet is actually just a small part; it's the very tip of the round and is what ...
Buying Guns Online
With the current state of the firearms market, finding the perfect gun in a retail store can be a bit challenging. Websites like Palmetto State ...
CCW Class vs Training
CCW classes have one objective; to teach you the laws regarding carrying a concealed weapon and, depending on the class you take, that you can sa ...
Live Fire vs. Classroom Only for Wisconsin CCW
Before we get to the difference between classroom only and classroom plus live fire classes and why you'll want to choose one over the other, there a ...
Revolver vs. Semi-Auto for Self Defense
There are only two types of handguns to choose from for your CCW; revolver and semi-auto. Both come in many different shapes, sizes, and caliber ...
Popular Calibers
There are three types of ammo; handgun, rifle, and shotgun. Caliber refers to the size of the round that a firearm can shoot. Generally speaking ...
Reciprocity
Your CCW license or permit will give you the legal ability to carry a concealed weapon in your home state. Depending on the type of ...
CCW Insurance Companies
If you choose to carry a deadly weapon, you'll need insurance that will cover your legal expenses should you ever have to use it. The very worst ...