Thumb Safeties on Handguns: Archaic Holdovers from the 1911 Era Thumb safeties on handguns are largely a legacy feature. They were designed to solve problems that modern handgun engineering has already addressed—often more effectively and with fewer failure points. For today’s concealed carriers, especially civilians who do not train daily, manual thumb safeties are usually…
Warning Shots in Colorado: Why Firing “Into the Air” Can Destroy Your Life Hollywood loves warning shots. Real life doesn’t. In the movies, the hero fires a round into the air and the bad guy magically runs away. In Colorado, that same shot can get YOU arrested, prosecuted, sued, or sitting across from a judge…
How to Load and Unload a Semi-Auto Pistol Safely Most negligent discharges happen during loading and unloading a semi-auto pistol. Not during shooting. Not during training drills. During administrative handling. If you cannot load and unload your pistol correctly every single time, you are a danger to yourself and others. These procedures are not optional….
Your Car Is NOT Your Castle in Colorado One of the most dangerous myths in gun culture is the belief that “my car is an extension of my home.” In Colorado, that belief is false — and relying on it can bring serious criminal consequences- your car is not your castle in colorado. This article…
Shotgun Training Pueblo Colorado for Home Defense Looking for shotgun training in Pueblo Colorado that is practical, legal, and focused on real-world home defense? You’re in the right place. At Have Gun Will Train Colorado, our shotgun training is designed for everyday homeowners who want to safely and effectively use a defensive shotgun with confidence….
Shooting Through a Door Is Not Self-Defense — Here’s What Colorado Law Actually Says If you can’t clearly identify a threat, you can’t justify deadly force. This post explains the Whitestown, IN incident and clarifies how Colorado law works: no general “Stand Your Ground,” no duty to retreat, and a tightly limited “Make My Day”…
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