Introducing the RIA 5.0 From Rock Island Armory: “I Have Never Been This Impressed…”

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Rock Island Armory is known for a wide variety of firearms products — most of my friends know them for quality, entry-level 1911s. They’ve now added a new, more premium option for their firearm lineup — the RIA 5.0. And people are losing their ever-loving minds. What is it? The RIA 5.0, which the Armscor […]

Can You Shoot A Snake In Self-Defense?

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Depending on where you live, you could hear stories around the proverbial water cooler about dangerous interactions with local fauna. That could include getting chased by an alligator (happened to me), nearly hitting a black bear with your car (happened to me), or even accidentally stepping on a cottonmouth while wearing flip-flops (yeah, that one […]

What Is A Duty To Inform?

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In the world of concealed carry, a duty to inform is the legal obligation to inform an officer, deputy, etc. that an individual is carrying a concealed firearm when that individual comes into contact with a member of law enforcement. It can initially feel weird to have an interaction with law enforcement while carrying a […]