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May 7, 2020
Background checks for firearms remain high amid pandemic
Associated Press

"The number of April background checks to purchase a firearm showed Americans flocking to gun stores in high numbers for the second month in a row amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic."

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Get Familiar With Your Carry Ammo With This 20 Round Practice Session
USA Carry

"It is important that we are familiar with how our guns shoot with whatever ammunition we choose to carry in them."

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No Safe Spaces: Personal Defense Skills and Why We Need Them
Sheriff Jim Wilson

"All you need to do is check the evening news to realize that there is no safe place. It’s somewhat naive to assume that bad things can’t happen in any city, town, village, or rural setting. Neither is it reasonable to decide to be a hermit and hide out until things get better—because there is no guarantee they will. The smart move is to be informed, be prepared, and learn to deal with it."

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The Future is Red: Mini Red Dot Sights Will Change Your Handgun Shooting
GunsAmerica Digest

"Born in competition and proven with specialized military and law enforcement units, pistol-mounted mini red dot sights (MRDS) have evolved into reliable systems suitable for serious duty and everyday carry (EDC) pistols. Widely fielded by the military in the early 2000s, MRDS have been gradually adopted by law enforcement and civilians."

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Dry Fire Practice with Taylor Thorne
Guns.com
Shooting from Behind Barricades While Kneeling [VIDEO]
Tactical Hyve

"In this video, Myles talks about the two common, but different techniques you can use when shooting from behind barricades while kneeling. The first technique he demonstrates has him with his lead knee down, which he prefers as it allows him to stay in cover better before taking a shot with less movement. The other technique is reversed with his lead knee up, which requires more movement and can be more exposed, but allows for a more stable shooting platform."

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Pepper Spray for Self Defense
NRA Shooting Illustrated

"There are myriad of things a person can use for home and personal defense. Firearms might be the obvious answer that comes to mind, but they aren’t the only option. Plus, having back-up items isn’t such a bad idea. Pepper spray is one such item that might often be overlooked, but isn’t one to rule out."

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Beyond #TQ: The Unresponsive Patient, Part 1
Swift|Silent|Deadly

"If you’ve followed the self-defense community for ten minutes, you’ve been told you need to carry a tourniquet. And that’s cool – tourniquets absolutely save lives. Unfortunately, it’s also a bit reductive to say, “if you have a tourniquet you’re medically prepared.”"

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Guns Can Make The Difference Between Survivors And Statistics
Right Edge Magazine
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Gun Control Fail: Canadian Mass Murderer Prohibited Possessor
Ammoland
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CMP Announcements:

"Please contact the match director to see if the event has been cancelled." 

The Terrell Rifle & Pistol Club is holding CMP HP Rifle Matches (800 Aggregate) on May 9, July 11, September 12 and November 14, 2020.  The location of the range is: 17405 CR345, Terrell, TX.  Match Begins: 9:00AM. For more information you may contact the match director: John Jebavy at john.e.jebavy@jebavy.net.

The Terrell Rifle & Pistol Club is holding a CMP Match Pistol Three-Gun Aggregate on 05/10/20, and 06/14/20. The location is Terrell, TX.  For more information you may contact the match director: Prescott Smith at p_w_smith@hotmail.com.

The Franklin Mountain Gun Club & Jr. Div. is holding an As-Issued Military Match on 05/31/20, 08/30/20, and 11/29/20. The location is El Paso, TX.  For more information you may contact the match director: Lawrence Kimpell at mkimpel1@elp.rr.com.

The Brazos Valley Service Rifle Association is holding an As-Issued Military Match/Carbine Match on 06/06, 07/04, 08/01, 09/,05, 10/03, 11/07 and 12/05, 2020.  The location of the range is: 2704 CR 460/Rick Conners Range, Lyons, TX.  Match Begins: 9:00AM. For more information you may contact the match director: William Wehrheim at wehrheimpete@gmail.com.

The Panola County Gun Club is holding an As-Issued Military Match on 07/05/20.  The location of the range is: 5221 FM 2517, Carthage, TX.  Match Begins: 7:30AM. For more information you may contact the match director: Danny Arnold at dsarnold@sbcglobal.net.

The Northwest Texas Field & Stream Association is holding a Red River Valley Pistol Shoot on 09/25-9/27.  The location of the range is: 4472 Old Friberg Road, Wichita Falls, TX.  Match Begins: 8:30AM. For more information you may contact the match director: Roger Kroes at rogerkroes@sbcglobal.net
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