The value of a GPS receiver could be a cheap price to pay for your life. Yes, it can save your life! ATAC TV Survival highly recommends that you study the systems, learn to use it, and buy a pocket GPS for your safety. This is one of the best items that have come out of the electronic whirlwind of technology. GPS receivers are used to provide information on your current location, where you want to go, and how to get there, and back. In an overview of the capabilities of what a GPS receiver can do, we will hit the high points you should know about these units.

GPS stands for “Global Positioning System” and is a full network of satellites built by the US Department of Defense, 24 of them to be exact. Each satellite sends signals down to the earth from their orbits in space. It takes three (3) or more of the satellites signals to identify the GPS unit’s position. If the unit can receive four (4) of these signals, it can provide and determine your elevation. In 2003, the Government activated the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) that vastly improved the standard GPS unit’s accuracy, and once activated in your unit, it can give your position better than 3 meters about 95% of the time. Guess what? With a GPS unit, you will be able to tell where you are, even out in the middle of the ocean. Some GPS units that have highly sensitive chipsets, SiRF as an example can acquire, compute and process satellite signals very rapidly and can obtain these signals in very challenging areas such as narrow canyons and dense forests with thick overhead cover.

The GPS not only can tell you where you are, it can be programmed with information, and direct you to where you want to go. Another very useful feature that the units do is drop “bread crumbs”, usually called “Waypoints” along the route you pass to remember how and when you got from Point A to Point B. This means you can precisely follow the path you came on back to the original point. Also, you can drop an electronic waypoint any spot you want to remember, such as a good possible campsite, favorite rock formations etc, and find that spot anytime you want with the coordinates or waypoint. You can mark or save waypoints as you hike and once you have some in the unit, it is called a “route”. Basic GPS units display routes on a blank screen, but the more advanced and costly units are usually loaded with topographic and/or road maps.

Most GPS units come pre-loaded with a base map that includes cities and roads, or roads with points of interest, but there are many different software packages. Normally GPS units do not have detailed topographical maps. The better or more advanced units can be loaded with additional maps to suit your needs using a computer loading off CD’s or DVD’s. Usually the more money you spend on a GPS unit the more capable it will be. Consider the units memory if you plan to load many different sets of maps. A large memory is needed for storage of lots of waypoints and varies maps and information. As you learn more about these units, you will have to decide the primary use you have planned for the device. It might be that you will only use it for trail or roads. Some units can give you the best of both worlds being capable of both. B/W or color screens are another necessary choice that can make a big difference if you have to work with the units in the dark. Color screens are much better and easier to use after the sun goes down. Again, money drives these units and more capability costs more money. There are many other options available on these units and you must spend the time deciding what you need for your adventures. Don’t Forget! You still need a map and compass. Batteries can run dry at the worst possible time. ATAC TV will help teach you the basic and advance lessons you will need to venture out on your own safely. Learn how to use the GPS and the map and compass for your own safety. You will find it was time well spent.

Questions that should be answered long before you decide what type and style of tent will work for you. ATAC TV Survival suggests you have a plan before you start buying gear for your basic survival package and plan. Tents are very important part of this plan, which might change depending on climate and weather conditions, or any situation you might find yourself thrust into during a disaster or life changing event. Might be a good idea to have a couple of different options. You don’t want to find yourself without some protection from Mother Nature. She can be a nasty bitch if you are not prepared.

If part of your plan means you will be carrying the tent in a pack or on your body, then the lightweight versions would make good sense. If you are packing a vehicle, then weight and size will not matter as much. This all come back to the “plan”. Below are the different types/sizes of tents and shelters available to chose from. Let’s take a look.

• Shelters: Any tarp or rain proof sheet can be used as a shelter with improvised supports. If you are carrying all your gear on your back, this could be one of your options. Remember you might need to strike a balance between weight and comfort. These tarps can be used for many other purposes too. If you are loading a vehicle, get two or more, you will need them for something. This tarp would be ideal for the “bug-out” bag.

• Bivy Sack: This is a waterproof barrier or sack for your sleeping bag. Not a good choice for a group as each person would need one, and not much shelter for one person either. Yes, it will protect your bag, but you will need shelter for many other things than just sleeping. Again, if you are carrying on your body, consider it if space is very limited.

• Backpacking 3-season: This type of tent has more room, usually with screened panels and is bug-proof. Small enough to carry and can accommodate a few people depending on size. This tent is rated for three seasons, and is not the right choice for anything more than mostly nice weather. It is designed for backpacking with minimal weight.

• Backpacking Extended Season: Another tent designed for backpacking but is heavier and is designed for fall and winter months, but can only stand light snow fall and not built to handle heavy snow loads. Would be usable for many different options.

• Backpacking/Mountaineering 4-Season: Here is a type of tent that is rated for all four seasons. It is still designed for backpacking but will withstand heavy snow and wind with extra poles for support. It is designed with a rounded dome to eliminate flat roof spaces where snow can collect. This tent is designed for snowy, exposed and very harsh conditions when properly pitched for winter camping.

• Camping Tents: These are the standard camping tents that are spacious, available in small to very large sizes, and can have luxuries such as a porch, awning or even separate rooms. Ideal tent for a base camp or extended living with a group. Some of the livability features include lots of interior space and you should seek tents engineered to optimize vertical sidewalls for useable space. Freestanding tents set up quickly as they don’t require stakes for support and can be moved easily if needed. Stake the tent down if you are staying for a while. These are also available with dual doors; vestibules offering sheltered space outside the tent and they usually have rainfly vents to minimize condensation buildup in the tent. Typical height of the camping tents is in the 84-88 inches but taller tents up to about 92 inches are available for the taller crowd.

Whatever type of tent you buy, take some time and practice setting it up at your home. This beats trying to do it the first time, in the dark, during a driving rain storm. Always get a ground mat to protect the bottom of your tent. Sticks and rocks will eventually wear holes in the bottom as you use it without addition protection. Another option should be a rainfly and a lot of tents come with them. The rainfly will keep the direct rain from hitting the single walled tent and keep you and your gear much dryer during bad storms. Spend some time planning and researching tents and what will work best for you. ATAC TV is a valuable resource for all your survival planning and training needs. Get started with your survival planning today. Tomorrow you might need it!

Planning ahead to filter water could save your life! Filtering or treating your water should be done for any backcountry or overseas trips. ATAC TV warns that even a free-flowing mountain stream can contain microorganisms that can induce diarrhea, nausea, exhaustion or even worse issues. Some of the microorganisms to worry about are protozoa such as cryptosporidia and giardia, which is fairly easy to filter out of the water because they are large in size compared to other threats. Salmonella and E. coli (bacteria) are smaller than protozoa and harder to remove. Viruses such as hepatitis A are the tiniest pathogens out of all the possible contaminates and only boiling, chemicals, UV light or purifiers can render the viruses harmless. Here are some water treatment methods to clean up suspect water.

Filters and Purifiers:

Filters trap protozoa 1-300 microns in size and bacteria 0.1-10 microns. Most filters’ pore size is 0.2 microns, which traps the tiniest protozoan cysts and bacteria. Purifiers also kill or trap viruses, which are to small for a filter to trap and are 0.05-0.1 microns. There are many different types of filters, some more effective than others. Hollow fiber, ceramic, glass fiber, structured matrix iodinated resin and carbon to name some of them. Each of these filter materials have different pore size and methods of trapping protozoa and bacteria, and should be researched to determine what level of protection you are willing to accept for your anticipated situation.

Other methods of cleaning the water are available and should be considered such as oxidant purifiers, chlorine-dioxide tablets, ultraviolet light, iodine treatment and of course you can always boil the water as this is very effective but requires time to heat it and allow to cool. Each of these methods varies in effectiveness and the nature of the water you are trying to clean will matter too. Always use clear water, or the cleanest water you have available to filter or treat. Filters last longer if the water is clear without large particles floating. Allow the water to settle out the bigger particles before filtering. Standing water allows some of the contaminated particles to settle to the bottom and you should filter the cleaner water off the top. Avoid gathering water from an area where animal or human activity is obvious. If possible, always filter water in a cup or pot instead of directly from the stream or source.

Spend some time studying these processes as in the worst-case situation if could make the difference between surviving or not.

Any survival plan should include light in some fashion. Light or flashlights are a necessary for many tasks, movement and safety. ATAC TV has experience with the unique needs of lighting and task lights. Watch the videos on the survival channel to help take the mystery out of the specifications and ratings of these tools. To pick a proper light for your expected situation requires some homework checking the attributes and ratings of what products are available to the consumer. Lets get started.

There are some key variables that will differentiate between lighting products. We are looking at headlamps that are generally used for tasks and/or movement. A headlamp device is great for hands free work and utility applications. This device packed into your emergency kit can become invaluable in time of need. Some of the factors you want to compare before you buy are:

• Light Output: The output of a headlamp is measured in Lumens; a standard measurement makes it easy to compare output and battery life. Lumens are a unit of measurement that gives indications of the amount of light a device will deliver. This is not exactly the same measurement by different manufacturers as wattage and reflector design play a big part of the usable light a device emits. It matters how well the design focuses and directs the available light.
• Beam Distance: This measurement is based on useable light at a certain distance. Many consider the “moonlight standard” as enough useable light to navigate if the moon was full and producing enough light to walk and see a defined distance. It’s all about having light directed in the direction needed for your tasks and needs.
• Run time: Once you decide how many lumens or light output you need, you must balance that with the length of time the batteries will generate that light until discharged. Simply put, how long will the lights last producing useable light at a minimum of 2 meters. In other words, it means how long is the “battery life”.
• Weight: Usually measured in grams or ounces because the headlamp sets should be lightweight mounted on your head.
• Size: Measured in inches or cm. Most headlamps are light and small.

To sum up the process of picking a headlamp, the first thing to decide is lumens or how much light you need, then the distance the light needs to project and how long it will last. (Battery Life) Other items to consider are the beam type. It could be a flood (wide width), a spot or very focused beam that will travel longer distances. There is some Headlamps that have an adjustable beam width that can range from narrow to wide that would be the best of both worlds. Most all newer headlamp sets are using LEDS. This stands for light-emitting diodes that produce bright light, are rugged, energy-efficient and long lasting. No filament to break, 3 to 5 times better battery life and can glow up to 100,000 hours.

Also, some headlamps have different settings so you can select low, medium and high output. This alone would save battery life and extend the usage of the product by a long shot. Take your time and decide what is best for you before you purchase any products. Watch ATAC TV for more informational videos and blogs.

The Ruger Mini-14 is one of the most reliable, robust, magazine-fed rifles on the market, and this remarkable firearm just keeps getting better. What can you expect from a carbine based on the reliable M-14 platform. ATAC TV Staff has spent some time with this rifle and is truly impressed with the lightweight handling of the firearm. ATAC TV Firearm Channel demonstrates the Grip & Stance to control the recoil and stability to make first round hits with fast follow-up shots with this great firearm.

The main purpose of training with a proper grip and stance is to support, control recoil, steady the sights and allow you to move anytime during that process. It’s all about the technique and continuing your training to become proficient with your firearm. A solid platform is required to control the recoil, place effective hits on your target and protect your body from injury, even if the rifle has a light recoil impulse. It’s all about making the hits!

Check out the highlights of the proper stance and 4 contact points with Mini-14:

• Feet shoulder width, feet flat in the shoes.
• Feet, knees, hips and shoulders in alignment, bladed from your target.
• Knees slightly bent forward for stability and quick movement.
• Bend over slightly at the waist, and suck your belly button into your spine.
• Be sure the carbine is in your shoulder pocket
• Establish a proper cheek weld and firing grip.
• Firing hand with thumb-over position, pulling firearm back into shoulder.
• Support hand supporting the forearm, and slightly pulling back also.

Proper grip and stance will help you shoot the Ruger Mini-14 much more accurately. Each time you press the trigger of the rifle, pause to make sure you are training with proper technique and pull the little carbine into your shoulder pocket for control. Gas operated guns tend to kick less, but still require proper techniques for stability and controllability. If you suffer from bad groups or no hits when training, it means you need to evaluate your grip and stance, including the four points of contact with the firearm. Learn the proper techniques and spend more time training to improve skills with these firearms. Watch the ATAC TV guys show you how to control this great rifle with proper stance and points of contact. This way you can go have some fun with your training and make the hits.

Watch Now: Mini 14 Grip and Stance Program

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ATAC TV Firearms staff ALWAYS carries extra magazines. Seems reasonable if you have a loaded rifle in your hands, extra ammunition is a good idea in any situation and with the Mini 14, which means extra loaded magazines. If you are going to venture farther than 20 feet from your car or pick up with a rifle, you should be carrying an extra magazine or two just in case you need it. Having the extra ammunition in your pocket or carrier is much better than needing more cartridges and not having them. So, carry more ammunition, get it?

There are a couple of different reloads you might encounter shooting your Mini 14. Lets break them down separately.

Rifle with partial depleted magazine:

You have fired some rounds, but you want to make sure the firearm is as full of ammunition as it can carry, here is how you fix it.

• You are in no hurry to do this; look around to make sure you don’t have to shoot immediately.
• Trigger finger goes straight along the frame of the rifle, tuck butt of stock under your arm to support the weight of the rifle.
• Non-firing hand grabs the magazine; while the thumb pushes the magazine release lever, then rock that magazine forward out of the well. Put the partial depleted magazine in your pocket while looking around evaluating the situation.
• Get a full magazine out of your pocket or carrier, insert it into the magazine well hooking it on the front post and rock it back until the magazine release lever locks in place.
  
• You have time to chamber check to guaranty there is a loaded cartridge in the chamber. Once you know the rifle is completely loaded, go about your business.

Gun is Empty:

Ok, you been shooting at all kinds of things, or just haven’t been hitting whatever it is you are shooting. The rifle runs out of ammunition and normally the bolt will lock open when this happens. There is no trigger, meaning you press the trigger and nothing happens. Glance down into the ejection port and see that it’s all black and dark in the port. The magazines follower is sticking up and there is no brass or cartridges visible. The gun is empty.

• Trigger finger goes straight along the frame of the rifle, tuck butt of stock under your arm to support the weight of the rifle.
• Non-firing hand grabs the magazine; while the thumb pushes the magazine release lever, then rock that magazine forward out of the well. Put the empty magazine in your pocket or if you are in a huge hurry, dump the magazine on the ground.
• Get a full magazine out of your pocket or carrier, insert it into the magazine well hooking it on the front post and rock it back until the magazine release lever locks in place.
• Get back on the target and sights ready to shoot again.

Either of these reloads takes practice with your equipment to become proficient with the Mini 14. In the tactical world, these reloads are called Combat, Emergency and Tactical loads. Call them anything you want but it amounts to reloading the rifle in any situation. Watch the ATAC TV video linked below for a demonstration of these reloads.

WATCH VIDEO HERE: Ruger Mini 14 Reloads

Well, you bought a Ruger Mini 14 and you want to run out to the range and shoot it. Great Idea! But first, you should review the factory manual and watch the Mini 14 instructional programs on ATAC TV. You should be familiar with the operation and controls of the carbine before you add ammunition to the mix.

Safety is the most important issue to consider. Do you know the 4 universal safety rules for handling and shooting firearms? Let’s do a quick review of them before you go out to the range.

ALL SAFETY RULES APPLY! Loading and unloading should be performed at the RANGE or in an appropriate area, as you will end up with a LOADED FIREARM!

Always abide by the four rules of gun safety:

1. All guns are loaded. (Treated as such)

2. Do not point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy.

3. Finger off the trigger, out of the trigger guard until sights are on target.

4. Be sure of your target and foreground/background

Ok, you know the safety rules and you have the new Mini 14, a magazine, ear & eye protection and some proper ammunition for the caliber of your rifle. There are standard procedures that must be followed to assure your safety and those around you. For reference, watch the Mini 14 instructional videos on ATAC TV Firearms Channel to understand these directions fully. Here we go, lets load this blaster to make some noise.

Here are steps to properly and safely get your rifle ready to shoot:

• Load the magazine with cartridges, push the cartridge under the feed lips of the magazine and slide it back to the rear of the magazine body. Keep doing this until you have enough rounds in the magazine for the task at hand and then set it aside or in your pocket and/or magazine carrier.
• With the muzzle pointed downrange, move the safety lever to safe, chamber check by pulling the opperating rod handle back and watch the bolt open while looking into the chamber to verify that it is empty. Release the op-rod handle allowing the bolt to snap closed.
• Insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well hooking the front of the magazine on the small pin and rocking the magazine back until the magazine catch locks in place. Rock the magazine to be sure it is properly seated and locked in the carbine.
• Roll the rifle over on its right side, with your non-shooting hand reach under and rack the op-rod handle back as far as it will go and release. This should have pushed a cartridge out of the magazine into the chamber and locked up.
• Chamber check, pulling the bolt back to expose the cartridge coming out of the chamber and release so the recoil springs can snap forward and close. This gun is now ready to fire.

Ok, you fired a few rounds and need to unload the gun. Here is the sequence to unload the rifle safely:

• Apply the safety and chamber check to verify it is loaded.
• Remove the magazine by thumbing the magazine catch forward and rocking the magazine out of the rifle. Stow that magazine in a pocket.
• Rack the op-rod handle back and either capture the round or let it drop on the ground.
• Chamber check or lock the bolt to the rear with the bolt catch and visually check the chamber to ensure it is empty. Stick your finger into the chamber to feel the opening just to be sure there is no cartridge.

So, you have loaded and unloaded your Mini 14. Be sure to always follow the safety rules and procedures while handling and shooting your rifle. Accidental discharges of any firearm can be deadly or serious injure you or your friends. Learn proper techniques and your will become a better shooter and safer. Watch the video linked below for additional details of loading & unloading on ATAC TV.

WATCH VIDEO HERE on ATAC TV: Ruger Mini 14 Loading and Unloading Program

ATAC Firearm Reply and Answer: Banana clip is an old slang term for a magazine that is curved. Tom Clarke and Jim Fuller with ATAC TV Firearms Channel discuss the origin and reasons this term came about. It all started with high capacity magazines designed for newer weapons systems to increase the firepower of the individual soldier. The most distinctive Banana clip is from the AK weapons platform.

One of the most common curved magazines was designed for the AK-47 / AK-74 series of firearms and is one of the most prolific small arms ever produced. Some say that more than 130 million have been produced since this platform was first released. This rifle with the curved magazine has been in the public eye since the rifles were fielded in the late forties. Like a banana, the magazine hangs out of the rifle in a very sharp curve forward, hence, the “Banana Clip”.

Curved magazines are this shape for a reason. To design and build a high capacity magazine must be based on the cartridge. Most Combloc weapon systems employ a taper case to aid in extraction from the chamber. As an example, lets use the 7.62X39 cartridge for reference. This “taper” must be accommodated when designing a reliable magazine for a firearm system. If you lay out a row of cartridges, notice that 5 or 10 of the cartridges create a “curve” when touching each other. Small capacity magazines have the curve but are not long enough to show the pronounced curve of what a lot of people call a “Banana clip”. Once you increase the number of cartridges contained in a magazine to 20, 30 or even 40, a very pronounced curve is produced because of the tapered casing of this individual cartridge.

Many other cartridges from various countries and designers are a straight wall casing with little taper, such as the AR /M-16 platform in .223 / 5.56X45. This cartridge has very little taper and when contained in a large capacity magazine, does not produce as much of a radical forward curve as the AK-47 style. It still curves forward, just not as pronounced. Reliable feeding from the magazine is the primary reason for the shape of the magazine, which allows the cartridges to feed up to the feed lips in a progressive order as the firearm is firing and cycling its action.

Before we finish this discussion, lets get something straight. A “clip” is a retainer for cartridges, used in some rifles such as the M1 Garand. Most firearms use a “magazine” to feed ammunition into the action of the gun. A magazine is simply a device to store and dispense additional cartridges for a weapon platform. Magazines consist of a number of components that make up the cartridge-feeding device. Parts of the magazine include the magazines body with feed lips, follower, spring, and base plate. Watch the video linked below as Tom and Jim give you more details on the origin of the slang “Banana Clip” and more information about magazines.

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Many factors affect the flight of your bullet, as many of you know.  The ATAC TV Firearms guys put high value on anything that will affect bullet flight. A lot of shooters spend a vast amount of time and energy taking barometric pressure readings, ambient temperature readings, calculating the Coriolis effect (Spin of the earth) and Spin drift (spin of bullet), all that affect the bullet flight. But, what about the ammunition that sits out in the sun or is exposed to freezing temperatures? The most long-range shooters are always looking for ANYTHING that has an effect on bullet flight, and might be overlooking this simple issue.

Cartridge temperature is a very important factor that can affect the flame/burn time of the propellant inside your cartridge, including the velocity of a bullet exiting your barrel. You should be recording the ammo temperature when you zero your rifle. Shooters tend to document everything else, why not the cartridge temperature that can affect accuracy.

We were at the range recently and a fellow was set-up and shooting right next to me was discussing a problem that had been occurring. His rifle is shooting low for about the first hour in the morning, then after an hour or two the rifle starts shooting zero again.  We asked what procedure did he use getting ready to come to the range.  He thought we were a little nuts, but told me his actions prior to getting to the range. He loaded all his gear in the truck the night before to be ready to go to the range. Including his ammo. It had been a very cold night.  So now he sits with all his ammo lined up on the bench in a row, getting some sun in the bright morning. In Northern Arizona, nighttime temperatures during springtime are roughly in the 40’s. The cartridge temperature in the sun was 88 degrees after an hour in sun. This might make a difference? Yea!  Test it for yourself and know first hand what/how these small issues can affect your shots down-range.

Does this matter to the ammunition in your magazine of the M-16 on your back? Not that much because precise shots out of a sniper rifle have to be pin-point accuracy, where it will not be noticeable in the normal range of the AR/M-16 platform.

On your next outing to the range with your sniper rifle, bring an iced cooler with 5 rounds in a waterproof container. Let another 5 rounds sit in the sun for ½ an hour or so.  Then, shoot a couple of groups back to back.  You will be very surprised.  It might be a good idea to carry 5-10 rounds in your pocket for this very reason.  Try it for yourself, and find out that IT DOES MATTER!

Lenny Bolton,

ATAC TV and Venom Tactical

ATAC TV Firearms Channel

Hawaii CCW is an organization that the ATAC TV Firearm Staff fully supports.  The US Constitution states that we have the right to bear arms, but some people fail to honor it.  We have heard the argument that only police should carry firearms.  We agree that in a situation of duress that one should call 911, call out for help and run to safety if time permits.  But how often does time allow these actions, especially with the current cutbacks in the police force where the waiting time has increased exponentially.  It is our responsibility to educate ourselves, own the proper equipment and receive the proper training.

Criminals are everywhere, but with the economic recession crime is escalating nationally and worldwide.

If you are someone who does not support the Second Amendment are you going to ask one of your fellow Americans with a CCW to assist you while your waiting for the police?  After an attack that has injured your family, is your opinion going to change on CCW and civilians possessing firearms?  How are you going to feel as you stand there helplessly while an intruder changes your life forever?  Will you blame the police for not getting there in time or will you place blame where it belongs?  It is your responsibility to protect yourself and family members.  You must educate yourself.  Have an open mind and study history.  What happens in countries that ban firearms?  There are still firearms…but only the criminals own them.

Below is a great initiative submitted by Hawaii CCW.  Take the time to read and pass it along.

“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” This quote of the Second Amendment, until recent times, had little meaning to many states within the United States. That is until a legal case, challenging the handgun ban in the District of Columbia, was brought to the Supreme Court of the United States.

In 2008, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Heller v. District of Columbia that the possession of a firearm, for the purpose of self-defense, was an individual right found within the Second Amendment to the U.S. constitution. Following Heller, on June 28^th, 2010, the Supreme Court decided on another case which challenged the Chicago gun ban; this ban was also ruled unconstitutional, and the decision affirmed that the Second Amendment applies to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms was also determined to be a fundamental constitutional right, putting it on par with the freedom of speech and religion. Therefore, citizens of our state should be authorized to exercise this right, safely and responsibly in all non-sensitive places.

The City and County of Honolulu have consistently restricted and continue to burden the right to keep and bear arms, especially in non-sensitive public places. For a timeline exceeding fifteen years, no citizen has been allowed to carry a firearm to defend themselves or their family.   Many citizens have fallen victim to this violation of their constitutional rights, some paying the ultimate price.

Additionally, many believe that Hawaii businesses are afforded more protection than most citizens. By carrying a loaded and openly displayed firearm, many banks and other business are authorized to protect their assets out in public. These assets are commonly serialized and documented ensuring that they can be replaced and tracked. Most of the time these assets are also insured by either government agencies or private companies — protecting the company from any real loss;  yet they are still authorized to carry weapons, because it deters criminals. Your children and family, however, are not serialized;  your children and family are not insured by the government, nor can your child, family member, or friend be replaced.

Lastly, in an effort to change these broken laws, a local group, Hawaii Concealed Carry, was formed in 2010 to promote the safe and responsible bearing of firearms, for the purpose of self-defense. They are based on Oahu, and are working to assist all Hawaiian islands in the restoration and exercise of their fundamental right to keep and bear arms. Hawaii residents are encouraged to exercise their fundamental right by applying to their local City and County Police departments for a permit to carry a firearm, openly or concealed, for the purpose of protecting yourself and your family.

Information on applying for your Hawaii concealed or open carry permit can be found at www.hawaiiccw.com.

All downloads are available here:    Concealed Carry Guide (PDF) Concealed Carry Guide (Word.doc)

Aloha,

Christopher Baker

www.hawaiiccw.com