Every defensive encounter begins with incomplete information. Before you press the trigger, ask yourself one question: What don’t you know yet? Editor’s Note The story that follows is fictional, but every decision point is based on situations that have occurred in real defensive encounters. While the characters are imagined, the lessons are real. The purpose…
10 Mistakes New Concealed Carry Permit Holders Make A concealed carry permit is not the same thing as training. After teaching concealed carry classes, renewal classes, handgun fundamentals, and live-fire qualifications for years, I see the same problems over and over. Most students are responsible people trying to do the right thing. The problem is…
July 2026 Colorado Gun Owner Briefing Firearms safety reminders, legal considerations, training tips, and class announcements from Have Gun Will Train Colorado. Colorado Law Update New Ammunition Sales Law Takes Effect July 1 Beginning July 1, 2026, Colorado’s new ammunition sales law changes how ammunition is sold by retailers throughout the state. Among the changes:…
The HGWTC Monthly Briefing June 2026 Colorado Gun Law Updates • Training Tips • Student Questions • Upcoming Classes A Note From Rick Hello Friends, Welcome to the first edition of the HGWTC Monthly Briefing. One of the questions I hear most often is, “What has changed?” Sometimes it is a question about Colorado gun…
Are Small Guns Good for Concealed Carry? Small guns are easy to carry, but they are not always easy to shoot. Many people shopping for a concealed carry handgun start with the smallest pistol they can find. That makes sense on the surface. A small gun is easier to hide, easier to carry, and less…
Open Carry vs. Menacing in Colorado Open carry and menacing are not the same thing. One may be lawful. The other can become a serious criminal charge. Colorado gun owners need to understand the difference. Simply carrying a visible firearm is one thing. Displaying, touching, lifting your shirt, or drawing a concealed handgun during an…
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