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Geissele Automatics Post Sparks Discussion on Firearm Safe Storage Practices

A recent post from Geissele Automatics has implicitly sparked a crucial discussion within the firearms community regarding safe storage practices, with a concise yet impactful statement: "It was actually under the bed. It was not in a safe." While brief, this message serves as a powerful reminder...

SHOT Show Exhibitor Academy Sessions Begin Today

The SHOT Show Exhibitor Academy is launching its educational sessions today, July 23, 2025, providing valuable resources and training for companies preparing to exhibit at SHOT Show 2026. These comprehensive sessions are designed to help exhibitors maximize their presence at the industry's largest...

Federal Ammunition Unveils 'Eco+ Brass' Cartridge Series for Reloaders, Targets Sustainability

Federal Ammunition announced today the immediate availability of its new 'Eco+ Brass' line, a cartridge series designed for handloaders and environmentally minded shooters. The July 23rd launch showcases a proprietary brass formulation that reduces lead contamination and streamlines the recycling...

Freedom Defense Training – Lindale, TX

Freedom Defense Training ( is a veteran-owned training facility operating out of Lindale, Texas, specializing in defensive firearms and self-defense instruction. Owner and lead instructor Ray Barron established the school in May 2012, committing to practical, scenario-based training for responsible...

American Red Cross Training Services – National

The American Red Cross Training Services ( delivers a wide range of health and safety education programs across the United States. With more than 4.6 million people trained annually, their offerings include First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS/PALS),...

Safe Firearms Education – San Jose, CA and Beyond

Safe Firearms Education LLC ( is led by Bertrand Blanc, an experienced firearms instructor based in San Jose, California. With over five years of teaching under his belt, Blanc provides a range of NRA and DOJ-certified courses for civilians and professionals, both in-person and via mobile...

Zerbe Firearms Training – Santa Rosa, CA

Zerbe Firearms Training ( is a Sonoma and Bay Areabased firearms school headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Led by Raymond B. Zerbe, an NRA- and DOJ-certified instructor with over 20 years in armed security, the program offers a full curriculum: beginner/intermediate handgun, CCW, personal...

Sparrow Firearms Training – Front Range, CO

Sparrow Firearms Training, LLC ( is led by Chris Sparrow Sperling, a Colorado Verified Firearm Instructorapproved by El Paso County under HB20241174 requirements. Spanning the Front Range, including Monument, Colorado Springs, and Peyton, Sparrow specializes in foundational safety, NRA-certified...

Fieldcraft Defense – Montrose, CO

Fieldcraft Defense ( in Montrose, Colorado is a veteran-owned firearms training outfit founded in 2016 by Billy Baxter, a former Navy SEABEE and Naval Law Enforcement Specialist With over 60 years of combined experience, their instructor cadre includes current and former U.S. military and law...

Defensor Firearms LLC – Hampden, MA

Defensor Firearms LLC ( is a family-owned, disabled veteran, women- and minority-owned firearms training academy based in Hampden, Massachusetts. Headed by Michael Palermo, a former military combat arms instructor, law enforcement officer, and first responder with over 25 years of teaching...