Self-Protection in the Home Accessories: What Actually Matters
Start With What Isn’t a Gun The firearms industry loves accessories. Rails, optics, lights, lasers, and enough aftermarket parts to build a small spacecraft. ...
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Holiday Season Safety
The holidays bring out the best in people… and sometimes the strangest. Stress goes up, tempers shorten, schedules get chaotic, and for many new (or newly ent...
Defensive Pistol 1: Where Shooting Meets Survival
Defensive Pistol 1: Where Shooting Meets Survival By the Director of Training – C2 Tactical You can teach someone to hit a target in a day. You can teach them...
The Smart Shooter’s Secret Weapon: Train with a .22
The Smart Shooter’s Secret Weapon: Train with a .22 By The Director of Training – C2 Tactical As Director of Training at C2 Tactical, I get a front-row seat...
One CCW Class Doesn’t Make You Trained
Getting your concealed carry permit is a solid first step. It’s your legal foundation, your entry ticket into a serious responsibility. But let’s be clear: ...
Keep It Practical, Not Commando: A Civilian Guide to Plate Carriers & Chest Rigs
By The Director of Training – C2 Tactical If your prep plan starts with “I want to look like a Tier-1 operator,” stop. Looking like a movie extra won’t ...
Stress Inoculation – the Most Overlooked Part of Firearms Training
Most shooters focus on hardware, what pistol to buy, what optic runs best, or which holster is the “must-have.” Others focus on technique, grip, stance, tri...
Open Carry Laws by State in 2025
This page provides a comprehensive table outlining the open carry laws across all U.S. states. The information summarizes whether open carry of firearms is perm...
Know the Law and Your Context: Arizona’s Castle Doctrine Explained
When it comes to personal defense, too many people stop at the phrase: “I have the right to use force.” That idea, by itself, is dangerous. Rights only exis...
Staccatos – Worth It?
Staccatos: Luxury pistol or real advantage? Here’s what you need to know. By The Director of Training – C2 Tactical If you’ve been around the range lately...
Clearing the Smoke: The Real Story Behind the SIG P320 Controversy
Can Your Gun Fire Without You Pulling the Trigger? If you’ve been anywhere near the firearms world lately, forums, gun counters, or even mainstream news, you...
Understanding 9mm Grain Weights: 115 vs. 124 vs. 147 – What You Need to Know
When it comes to 9mm grain weights, one of the most common questions we get is: “What’s the difference between 115, 124, and 147 grain bullets?” You will ...