Firearms and Family Safety, Part 9: Holsters, Clothing, and Drawing From Concealment
Carrying concealed means being able to get to your gun safely when it counts. Here's how to choose a holster, dress for concealment, draw and re-holster safely, and what the 21-foot drill really means.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 10: Concealed Carry Permits and Where You Can't Carry
Arizona doesn't require a permit to carry concealed, but there are real reasons to get one. Here's who qualifies, what it costs, how to renew, and the places you can't carry in Arizona, with or without a permit.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 11: Safe Storage at Home
Owning a firearm means controlling who can touch it. Here's how to choose safe gun storage for your home, protect kids and visitors, keep guns out of thieves' hands, and ask the right question before your child visits a friend.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 12: Traveling With a Firearm
Traveling with a firearm is legal, but the rules change at the airport, at the state line, and at the hotel. Here's how to fly with a gun, drive across states, and keep it secure on the road.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 13: Ballistics: Choosing Home Defense Ammo
The ammo you load matters as much as the gun. Here's the FBI standard behind defensive ammo, what published gel and wall tests show for handguns, shotguns, and AR-15s, and how to choose a load for a home with your family in it.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 14: The Life-Altering Event: What Happens After
Most people who buy a gun for protection think about the moment of danger, not what comes after. Here's what happens after a self-defense shooting, even a justified one, what the law looks at, and why the best outcome is the one you avoid.
Summer Awareness Skills for Kids
Preparedness for kids does not start with fear. It starts with awareness.
As families travel during the summer months, children are exposed to crowded airports, hotels, amusement parks, beaches, water parks, public transportation, and unfamiliar environments. Most parents focus on what their kids should pack for vacation, but far fewer teach them how to stay aware while moving through the world.
Who’s Really Watching Your Kids? What Parents Should Know Before Sending a Child to Camp
Camps can offer incredible experiences, but parents should not assume every camp follows the same safety standards. In the United States, there is no single national camp safety code. Licensing, inspections, emergency planning, and staff-screening rules vary from state to state. Some camps go beyond minimum requirements through accreditation, but many important safety practices still depend on the individual camp’s policies.
Less Than Lethal Self-Defense Options- Intro: Not Every Problem Is a Gun Problem
Most problems aren't gun problems. Here's how flashlights, pepper spray, alarms, and other less-lethal tools fit into your family's safety plan, and why awareness always comes first.