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If you own or wear body armor, it’s important to know the legalities and restrictions of traveling with your gear. In general, there are not as many restrictions for traveling with body armor as most people normally think. But there are a few pointers that you should know before traveling with body armor plates and plate carriers.Flying with body armorOn their website, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) states that body armor is generally allowed in your perso …

Whether you are a seasoned weapons expert or a rookie to the range, there are some general safety guidelines and useful tips that should be followed when handling firearms. Range instructors are there to help guide you and should be listened to at all times. You can direct any questions to the range instructors if you are uncertain about any rules or regulations. In this article, we will cover some fundamental best practices for being on a shooting range.Do your homework and choose a firin …

No matter where you live or what you do for a living, home safety is paramount. Those who think, “It won’t happen to me” are often the targets of anyone looking for a vulnerable house to break into. Don’t be that homeowner, and instead be sure to learn and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family.In this article, we will help you identify some of the best techniques and methods a homeowner can follow to ensure their safety inside the home – both from outside threa …

Prevention and preparation go hand in hand and there’s not a better medical emergency tool than a standard medical kit, also known as a first aid kit. And while it is hard to imagine a world without medical kits, the medical kit is a fairly new invention which dates back to 1888. It may be even harder to picture wars being fought without these common items, yet it wasn’t until WWI that medical kits made their way onto the battlefield.The Invention of the Medical KitWhen we hear the term …

Regardless of whether you’re a rifle, handgun or shotgun shooter, practicing by shooting at targets on a regular basis is the key to improving your accuracy and honing your marksmanship skills. The types of targets that will provide you with the most practical benefits and overall satisfaction depend on whether you’re a hunter, in law enforcement or the military or shoot competitively or plink on weekends just for fun. The basic categories of targets for practice shooting are static …