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…
New! Primary Handgun Skills Course Now Available You have a permit. You own a handgun. But were you ever taught how to handle it safely? One thing I’ve noticed while teaching concealed carry permit and renewal classes is that many students can pass the required qualification, but were never taught (Primary Handgun Skills) the fundamentals…
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…
Stop Calling It an Accident Most firearms incidents are not accidents. They are usually the result of poor handling, broken safety rules, bad habits, or a lack of proper training. Firearms safety is not complicated, but it does require discipline. When someone has an unintended discharge, points a firearm in an unsafe direction, leaves a…
Why I No Longer Teach “Muzzle Down” as the Automatic Safe Direction For years, most shooters were taught that “down” is the safest place to point a firearm. I taught it too. It was tradition. It sounded simple. And in certain environments, it works. But after years of training students, analyzing negligent discharges, and teaching…
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