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Kentucky CCDW at 18: The New Provisional License (HB 312) Explained
For years, the most common question we got from young adults at Hillside Brass went like this: "I'm 19, I can own a handgun, so why can't I carry it?" Until this summer, the honest answer was "Kentucky law doesn't let you, yet." That changed with House Bill 312.
Misfires, Squib Rounds, and Hang Fires: What's the Difference?
Every shooter will eventually pull the trigger and get something other than a normal shot. Knowing whether you're dealing with a misfire, a squib, ...
Pepper Spray: A Viable Less Than Lethal Option
“Less than lethal”, that’s the term that the law enforcement community uses to round up anything that may help stop an aggressor but not inflict le...
Adjusting the Light/Laser Combo setting on the Streamlight TLR-6
I recently added a Streamlight TLR-6 light/laser combo to my Smith and Wesson CCW. This video shows how to process through the adjustment settings to get only the light to show without the laser.
Why You Might Want a 2-Point Quick Detach Sling for Your Rifle
Why You Might Want a 2-Point Quick Detach Sling for Your Rifle
A 2-point quick detach sling is a popular choice for many shooters because it blends...
Carrying a Pistol in Extreme Cold
Carrying In Cold Weather?
It’s been extremely cold here in Kentucky for the past couple of weeks. The kind of cold that makes you limit your outs...
2026 Update
Shane here with an update! Since my capacity to offer a multitude of public classes still remains somewhat limited, I decided to focus on occasion...
Holster Retention Explained
What type of retention holster do I need?
When it comes to carrying a firearm, the choice of holster can be just as critical as the firearm itself....
Combat Shooting isn't Precise
A recent conversation with a friend leads me to this article. He is a good shot, and incredibly self defense minded, but was encountering struggle...
How to Prepare a Hasty Camoflage Position
How to prepare a hasty camouflage position.
When people train with me they are preparing for something bad to happen and happen fast. Trouble us...
How to Train Without Ammo
“How can I best train when ammo is so expensive and hard to find?”
I get this question way too often, and sadly it is a reality today. Remembering...
Hip Pocket Training
In the dynamic world we are currently living in, hip pocket training is critical to learning, and instructors that can grasp this concept are crucial to those taking the course.
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