Hearing Protection
This is likely a bit more technical than you’ve experienced in the past. Most likely you’ve simply been to wear ear pro (Hearing Protection) when you are shooting. Ya don’t
Eroding or Growing? A Brief History of Carry Laws
Let’s go back in time, maybe not way back, but how about Arizona Territory after the Civil War. The “Wild West”! Guns blazing, stagecoach robberies, horse thieves, railroad thefts, bank
The 5 Firearm Safety Rules
There are many different variations of firearms rules, from the NRA’s three “Always” to Col. Jeff Coopers 4 rules, we all have a slightly different way of explaining the same
The Myth of the Truck Gun
“Your pistol is only meant to fight to your rifle.” You ever hear that quote before? Well, I have some news for you. Your vehicle is not a holster! Yeah,
The Law Abiding Gun Owner
As gun folk, we love to use the title, “Law Abiding Gun Owner”. We use it often. For instance, “Prohibiting guns only disarms Law Abiding Gun Owners, criminals dont follow
How To Be a Good Student
We want you to get the most out of the training you pay for. Here is some insight from Dave Laird, Owner of Dynamic Combative Solutions. Make The Decision Today
Flying with Guns
Flying with your guns, in checked luggage of course, can be intimidating. But it can be done. First I recommend reading through the TSA regulations on transporting firearms in checked
Defense Against Rattlesnakes
Many people on the internet boast about keeping snake shot in a revolver for shooting snakes on sight, but as we discussed in our previous post on defense against wildlife.
Defense against Mountain Lions
Mountain lion attacks are extremely rare but can be avoided by hiking in groups and making noise. If you are out in the Arizona wilderness and you don’t see a
Defense Against Bears
Black bears are the only bears in AZ and are generally scared of humans. Black bears will generally try to avoid humans. The best defense against a bear attack is
Defense Against Wildlife
“Can I shoot a coyote that’s in my yard?” “Can I Shoot a rattlesnake in self defense Statewide, anytime one takes wildlife in self defense or defence of another person,
Private Property Rights and Gun Rights
Many people see property rights from a limited understanding. Take for instance a couple questions that come up regularly: Do “no gun” signs hold force of law?Can my landlord prohibit
Can my landlord prohibit firearms in my rental?
There is no law in AZ that either prohibits or specifically allows a landlord from establishing rules against firearms on their property. I only found three states that have laws
Defense of a Third Party
Arizona law does afford justification for defending a third party. This includes mere physical force as well as deadly physical force. However, we would caution anyone from stepping in to
Deadly Physical Force Justification in AZ.
When are you justified in using deadly force? There is a lot at stake when using deadly force. After all, your entire life is on the line! There is however
Stand your ground law in AZ
Here in AZ, there is no legal duty to retreat. We talk about the morals and ethics of self-defense in the first post in this series, specifically how we have
“They value my stuff over their life, so why not shoot them?”
No. That’s not how “Castle Doctrine” works in AZ. It’s one of the most misunderstood areas of self-defense law, often casually referred to as the “Castle Doctrine”. “I’ll shoot anyone
Use of Force Continuum
When we posted about the “reasonable person” element, we also mentioned the elements of deadly force. These elements have been taught in one form or another for decades to police