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BE CAREFUL IN SCHOOL ZONES!
An important aspect of the Gun Free School Zones Act. To lawfully carry within 1,000 feet of a school, a gun owner must have a valid...
Richard Laughlin
7 days ago1 min read
I AM RETIRING!
After seven great, enjoyable years, and 2,500+ students learning about firearm safety, building their skills, and getting their various...
Richard Laughlin
Jun 91 min read
VA ATTORNEY GENERAL FAILES GUN OWNERS - AGAIN!
Once again Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares missed a golden opportunity to stand with 24 other pro-gun Attorneys General by...
Richard Laughlin
May 241 min read
Understanding What Red Flag Laws Mean for Your Rights
RED FLAG LAWS—officially known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)—may sound like a common-sense safeguard meant to keep firearms...
Richard Laughlin
Apr 302 min read
Sweeping Gun Ban Becomes Law
IN WHAT HAS BEEN CONDEMNED as one of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation, Colorado Governor Jared Polis this month...
Richard Laughlin
Apr 292 min read
VCDL REPRINT
Virginia Citizens Defense League Defending Your Right to Defend Yourself Great News! The gun-control bills in Virginia’s General...
Richard Laughlin
Apr 52 min read
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE 2025!
My apologies for being remiss is adding posts, but our website has had quite a few issues that are now (HOPEFULLY) corrected! Warm...
Richard Laughlin
Mar 221 min read
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
What Is National Reciprocity? At its core, national reciprocity would ensure that concealed carry permits issued by one state are...
Richard Laughlin
Dec 6, 20242 min read
THANKSGIVING ALERT!
Don't forget to turn your bathroom scales back 15 pounds Wednesday night before Thanksgiving dinner!
Richard Laughlin
Nov 27, 20241 min read
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
As the holiday season approaches, FIREARMS AND SAFETY TRAINING would like to acknowledge your patronage, and your ongoing trust and...
Richard Laughlin
Nov 27, 20241 min read
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS AND YOUR FAMILIES!
At Firearms and Safety Training, we wish to express our heartfelt and profound gratitude to veterans and their family members for the...
Richard Laughlin
Nov 11, 20241 min read
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED!!!
Many thanks to all of you who exercised your right to vote last week! Also many thanks to all of you who assisted in getting people to...
Richard Laughlin
Nov 10, 20241 min read
VOTE!!!
Tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote! Remember, if you don't bother to vote, you lose your right to complain!
Richard Laughlin
Nov 4, 20241 min read
TIME CHANGE - AMMO CHANGE!
Remember from your class, twice a year - when the times change - burn up and replace your EDC ammo!
Richard Laughlin
Nov 4, 20241 min read
GET OUT THE VOTE!!!
Recently released data from Vote4America indicates 10 million hunters and gun owners in the United States are not registered to vote....
Richard Laughlin
Oct 31, 20242 min read
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
Tuesday, November 5th, is Election Day in Virginia. Voters across the state will head to the polls to choose which candidates will...
Richard Laughlin
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Vote! Info on registration and early voting
Early in-person voting is in progress! It is truly impossible to overstate the importance of elections this year and in 2025. While...
Richard Laughlin
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Other News of Interest
● Former president Trump said he will be getting firearm advice from Gun Owners of America. The NRA’s advice during Trump’s first term...
Richard Laughlin
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Ben Cline is the Pro-Gun Choice for Congress
(REPRINT FROM GOA) There are only 45 days until the next election. If gun owners get out and vote, we can have pro-gun candidates like...
Richard Laughlin
Sep 23, 20242 min read
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
Early in-person voting begins today, September 20! While many of us don’t like the whole idea of early voting, since it is available, we...
Richard Laughlin
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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