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Buying a Handgun in MarylandÂ
To start off, per federal law you can only purchase a handgun in a state which you are a resident, just in case you start to think "well...
Ryan Gass
Jun 30, 2020
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Updated: Applications Checklist (VA, FL, AZ, MD)
In order to view this an other hopeful blog articles, you will need an Online Subscription to PTPGun.com. Click here for more...
Ryan Gass
Jun 24, 2020
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Applying for your Maryland Permit to Carry a Handgun
THIS ARTICLE IS NOW OUTDATED FOR MOST UPDATED ARTICLE, CLICK HERE Applying for your Maryland Handgun Permit (needed to carry a handgun...
Ryan Gass
Jun 24, 2020
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Unmasking the Myth behind Masks and Guns
I practice in both Pennsylvania and Virginia, and over the past several days and weeks I have been inundated with questions regarding the...
Gilbert Ambler
May 27, 2020
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CarryTrainer.com S12 Event
Man, where do I start. So I arrived at the Tennessee mountain resort just outside of Nashville on that Thursday. I had a beautiful drive...
Ryan Gass
May 11, 2020
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A few words on Home Defense
While many of us are sitting at home on quarantine this is a good time to review (or make) your home defense plan. As quarantines extend...
Jason McCoy
Mar 30, 2020
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What Virginians Need to Know about the State of Emergency and Guns
People are beginning to panic about Covid-19. Regardless of how deadly the virus may or may not be, people need to worry about the...
Gilbert Ambler
Mar 14, 2020
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Low Light Training Takeaways
This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in a low light practice session hosted by Pew Pew Solutions at The Farm shooting...
Jason McCoy
Mar 9, 2020
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Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: Initial Impressions
As I have mentioned in previous articles development in tactical light technology is very much analogous to innovation in other...
Jason McCoy
Mar 2, 2020
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Beginner’s Gear Part Four: How does your belt stack up?
One of the things that has perplexed and amazed me since getting involved in open-enrollment firearms training courses a few years ago...
Jason McCoy
Feb 24, 2020
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The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: My quest for the perfect EDC light
I first started carrying a flashlight in my pocket on a daily basis in 2009. I had just transitioned out of uniformed patrol into a...
Jason McCoy
Feb 10, 2020
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Beginners Gear: Part 3- Your hearing protection might not be enough!
In this third installment of the beginner gear series I wanted to take a look at hearing protection. I have been using ear protection on...
Jason McCoy
Feb 3, 2020
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Beginners Gear: Part Two- Necessities: Eye Protection
Whenever we are using firearms for recreation or training safety is a paramount consideration. A key aspect of safety is making sure we...
Jason McCoy
Jan 27, 2020
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Beginners Gear: Part One- Support Equipment
One of the biggest points of confusion for most people getting into firearms training is the sheer volume of accessories. There are...
Jason McCoy
Jan 20, 2020
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Handgun 1 class is coming!
Hey folks! I am Jason McCoy a former Sergeant with both the U.S.A.F Security Forces and St. Mary's County Sheriff's office. My...
Jason McCoy
Jan 15, 2020
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Texas Church Shooting, A good guy with a gun
Click to see video https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9N4df_1577655564 So: -honestly, what would you do? -monday morning quarterback it,...
Ryan Gass
Dec 29, 2019
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Six Reason to say "NO" to Northam
Earlier this week, Northam indicated a shift in his support for gun confiscation. He now alleges that he will support a grandfather...
Gilbert Ambler
Dec 14, 2019
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Virginians Tis' the Season to...buy mags?
If you are like me, you like making sure that you not only have the right to defend yourself…but also the proper tools. This is going to...
Gilbert Ambler
Dec 4, 2019
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We are losing the Culture War
This will probably piss off some people, but so be it, I've done it before. But sometimes the truth stings, but still needs to be said....
Dan Roberts
Dec 3, 2019
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Why Virginians (and others) Should Be Excited
By the Supreme Court Hearing By: Gilbert Ambler, Esq. Today (December 2, 2019) The Supreme Court of the United States heard NYSRPC v....
Gilbert Ambler
Dec 2, 2019
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Thanksgiving Advice for Gun Owners
On this Thanksgiving, we wish to provide some words of advice for those that live in Maryland or other states with Red Flag Gun...
Ryan Gass
Nov 28, 2019
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Firearms Training, ILLEGAL in VirginiaÂ
Nope, not quite yet but if a piece of gun control legislation proposed by Virginia Democrats is passed- firearms training would be...
Ryan Gass
Nov 27, 2019
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Second Amendment Sanctuary, King George County, Virginia is next
Ok our King George County neighbors, this is for you. The Second Amendment is under attack by those elected to represent you and preserve...
Ryan Gass
Nov 21, 2019
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Freedom Hunt Outdoor ClubÂ
UPDATE AT BOTTOM** James Revercomb Building, Board Room 10459 Courthouse Drive King George, VA 22485-2248 Freedom Hunt Outdoor Club will...
Ryan Gass
Nov 20, 2019
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