by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 4, 2023 | Beginners 101, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense, True Stories
If you watch TV and movies, you might think that it’s a good idea to brandish a weapon to back someone off, or shoot someone in the arm or leg, or maybe fire a warning shot. But many legal experts advise that these actions can get you into serious legal trouble. Learn...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 1, 2023 | Beginners 101, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos
Should you use a rifle or handgun for home-defense? PDN Contributor and Owner of Bearco Training in Covington, Louisiana, Barret Kendrick explains why it’s best to keep, train and practice with both a handgun and a rifle or shotgun. Rifle for Home Defense Barret is...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Sep 22, 2023 | Terminology
A semi-automatic firearm (or “semiauto), also known as a “self-loading” or “autoloading” firearm, refers to the mechanism employed to load cartridges into the chamber for firing as well as expending the spent case. A semiauto firearm is designed to fire one round...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Sep 22, 2023 | Terminology
This involves carrying a concealed firearm inside a holster tucked inside the waistband of the pants, typically at the hip or small of the back. IWB carry can provide good concealment and accessibility although some find it uncomfortable to have it inside their...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Sep 22, 2023 | Terminology
The legal and ethical principles governing when and how individuals with concealed carry permits or licenses can employ force, including the use of a firearm and other deadly weapons, in self-defense situations. The specific laws and regulations regarding the use of...
