Utah Concealed Firearms & Training

CREEP KICKS IN DOOR OF HOME WITH MOTHER AND HER TWO KIDS INSIDE

Creep kicks in door of home with mother and her two kids inside. Here’s why he turned tail and ran.

The mother of a 10-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy told WPLG-TV it all started after she heard banging on the front door of their Miami Gardens, Florida, home one morning earlier this month.

“They were screaming and crying hysterically,” she told the station of her children, “because they were afraid of anything happening.”

Security cameras outside the home caught a man on the porch who was trying to get in by pushing in and repeatedly kicking at the front door.

The mom, who didn’t want her name reported, told WPLG that she quickly ran to her bedroom and grabbed her shotgun.

Video shows the perp finally breaking through and running into the house — but he doesn’t stick around long.

Seconds later, he’s seen high-tailing back outside and quickly getting into a car he parked on the property’s front lawn.

Sure enough, video also captured the mother’s shotgun poking through the front entrance, sufficiently scaring the intruder.

“He was running for his life and kept looking back, making sure I wasn’t going to shoot him in the back,” she told WPLG.

The mother didn’t fire her shotgun, which prompted a reporter to ask, “What stopped you from killing this guy?”

“My kids,” she replied to the station. “Not traumatizing them, and I did have a baby.”

Police told WPLG the intruder got away in a stolen Mercedes-Benz, which was recovered in Miami — and he’s still on the loose

 

UTAH 2017 LEGISLATIVE ACTION LIST – MARCH 6, 2017

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee 3/6/2017
NOTE: Governor Herbert has already indicated that he would veto this bill if passed.  In my opinion, this bill is dead. 

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.
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H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendars 3/1/2017
NOTE: This bill has all the makings to be passed.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

H.B. 259S01 — Rep. Maloy and Sen. Dayton
DUTY TO RETREAT AMENDMENTS — Senate Comm – Returned to Rules – 3/6/2017
NOTE: Should be passed baring and unforeseen complications.

This bill:
(1)   This bill clarifies that a person is not required to retreat from an aggressor.

UTAH 2017 LEGISLATIVE ACTION LIST – FEB. 15, 2017

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House/ to standing committee 1/25/2017
NOTE: Still awaiting committee scheduling

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.
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H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — House 3rd Reading Calendar for House Bills 2/14/2017
NOTE: This bill has picked up some traction and seems to be moving through fast.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

9MM VS. .40 CALIBER: HOW DO THE CARTRIDGES STACK UP?

Smith & Wesson released the .40 S&W, and the new cartridge has gained traction, but the 9mm remains far more commonly used — here are some key differences

In mid-2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) awarded Glock an $85 million contract for new pistols chambered in 9mm Luger. Then in early 2017, the U.S. Army awarded Sig Sauer a $580 million contract to supply a service pistol based on the company’s P320 handgun also chambered in 9mm. The new sidearms will replace the venerable Beretta M9, a 9×19mm Parabellum pistol.

Meanwhile, in the past couple of decades, police departments across the country have departed from the 9mm, electing instead to move to the slightly larger .40 caliber.

So, the debate rages on, and questions continue to be asked (and answered) by proponents of each. Which is better? What differences are there? What are the similarities? Is this a tectonic shift or simply another chapter in the rivalry? Here are some thoughts.

DIFFERING HISTORY

 For starters, the 9mm is a far older design. Georg Luger designed the 9mm in 1901, releasing it to the market about a year later. Smith & Wesson released the .40 S&W in 1990.

The intention behind the .40 design was to take a parent of the FBI’s 10mm load, shorten the case and enable a larger round in existing 9mm designs. In the 25 years since, the .40 has definitely gained traction, but the 9mm remains far more commonly used.

The two cartridges have some substantially different characteristics. For example, the .40 caliber cartridge typically sports a heavier bullet with loads between from 135 to 180 grain, compared to between 115 and 147 grain for the 9mm. The heavier bullets of the .40 caliber will be a little slower in velocity. The .40 also delivers more felt recoil and has a slightly higher recoil velocity.

Another difference is that the 9mm round is in pistols around the globe. The .40 caliber pistol is — with some exception — restricted to United States deployment. This is quite probably because there simply are more pistols on the market chambered in 9mm. That’s slowly changing — with more .40 cal guns emerging — but availability of more purchase options as a factor, the 9mm still has a slight edge.

One of the biggest differences is that 9mm ammunition is generally cheaper because of the disparity in the cost of materials. The materials used to make cartridges — particularly the lead, zinc, copper, and tin — are sold by weight (provided that other factors like the number of units are the same) so with less materials used, the cost to manufacture 9mm is slightly less costly than .40 caliber.

Another reason for the cost differential is that there are many more 9mm cartridges sold than .40 caliber.

DIFFERING PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE 9MM AND .40 CALIBER

In terms of performance, the .40 has the edge. When comparing apples to apples (same brand/bullet design across the calibers) bigger calibers will almost always expand to a larger diameter and penetrate a little further. The bigger the bullet, the bigger the hole it makes. Sometimes, the 9mm will do better in penetration because of its high sectional density and because it easier to push a smaller frontal area through the tissue simulator.

When it comes to performance after barrier penetration (particularly auto glass in the FBI eight-part test) the bigger bullets will typically get more mass through the glass to do more damage to the target.

All that having been said, the margins between the performance of .40 cal vs. 9mm are close enough that in a real world situation, the damage done by each round is about the same. Further, the tests which net the results we discuss about penetration and expansion need to be assessed alongside a substantially sized grain of salt.

People are not comprised merely of muscle (which ballistics gelatin simulates). People have bones and vital organs, which affect the lethality of gunshot wounds. Consequently, shot placement and accuracy are far more important determining factors of a round’s lethality.

Finally, with bullet designs continuing to evolve, there may come a point in time where the performances practically intersect. So on balance, the “bigger hole” argument is a little, well, hollow.

COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS

So, which is better?

The short answer is, “It depends”. On whether or not you have difficulty with the “snappier” felt recoil of the .40 caliber. It depends on whether or not you want to save money while shooting more in training with the 9mm.

Do yourself a favor.

Shoot both.

A lot.

Then decide.

Either way, make sure you keep training hard, ensure your maintain your positive, winning mindset, and stay vigilant always.

UTAH 2017 LEGISLATIVE ACTION LIST – FEB. 8, 2017

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
NOTE: This bill has been slow to start and currently awaiting committee scheduling

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.
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H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: House Judiciary Committee – Favorable Recommendation
NOTE: This bill has picked up some traction and seems to be moving through fast.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

UTAH 2017 LEGISLATIVE ACTION LIST

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.
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H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: House Rules Committee

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

 

 

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

OVER 98% OF MASS SHOOTINGS OCCURRED ON GUN-FREE ZONES, RESEARCH SHOWS

According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, from the 1950’s through July 10th of 2016, 98.4 percent of mass shootings have occurred on gun-free zones

On the heels of the shooting in Fort Lauderdale that took the lives of five people, a new report has surfaced with some breathtaking statistics about where mass shootings take place.

According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, from the 1950’s through July 10th of 2016, 98.4 percent of mass shootings have occurred on gun-free zones, with just 1.6 percent occurring where citizens are allowed to have firearms with them.

The research was actually updated from a previous figure in response to an article written by the gun-control advocacy group Everytown.org, which attempted to dismiss the CPRC’s research, saying “the gun lobby’s claims that so-called “gun-free zones” endanger Americans are inconsistent with evidence.” The CPRC says that Everytown.org used both incomplete information, and used criteria that falls outside of what the FBI considers as qualifications for mass shootings.

The FBI definition of mass public shootings excludes “shootings that resulted from gang or drug violence” or that were part of some other crime.  The FBI also defines “public” places as “includ[ing] commercial areas (divided into malls, businesses open to pedestrian traffic, and businesses closed to pedestrian traffic), educational environments (divided into schools [pre-kindergarten through 12th grade] and IHEs), open spaces, government properties (divided into military and other government properties), houses of worship, and health care facilities.”

The CPRC dismisses claims of “mass shootings” if they do not meet the FBI’s criteria, and gives an entire list of mass shootings that have occurred within the United States. It then debunks Everytown.org’s claims.

While the first part of the discussion here goes through each mass public shooting from 2009 to 2014 discussed in the Bloomberg report, further down in this post we have updated cases up through 2015 and the sources of older cases dating back to 1950.  At the end of the post we have a response to Everytown’s response to our post.  Using the data from 1950 through February 2016 has three mass public shootings in places where general citizens are allowed to have guns — that is just over 1 percent of the shootings over that period.

To see the list for yourself, follow the link here.

Very recently, state lawmakers have begun moving to eliminate gun-free zones in various places, including two bills introduced into the Florida Senate and House that allows for carry within airports and government buildings, as well as one in Kentucky to allow firearms to be carried in schools.

THEY THOUGHT WAS NEARLY HALF A POUND OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Flawed results from drug tests at traffic stops are actually a big problem nationwide.

A December traffic stop in Texas led to deputies discovering what they thought was nearly half a pound of methamphetamine. Houston 24-year-old Ross LeBeau was arrested and spent three days in jail. At which time he was promptly released, and the case against him dismissed, because a forensic lab showed that the substance in question was not meth, but cat litter, KTRK reports.

Just after the arrest, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office had even put out a press release touting the fact that deputies may have kept kids from “from being introduced to drugs.” The kitty litter was inside a sock; the odd combination of items was inside LeBeau’s car because it supposedly helps keep windows from fogging up, he tells the station.

Two field tests came back positive for meth before the lab test revealed the truth, and LeBeau and his attorney say something needs to change: “Ultimately it might be bad budget-cutting testing equipment they need to re-evaluate,” the lawyer says.

As for LeBeau, who says he lost work due to the accusations, he says he’d like an apology.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office says deputies found marijuana in the vehicle before spotting the sock, though it’s unclear why LeBeau faced no charges over the pot, notes a post at LawNewz.

Traffic Stops: Do’s and Don’ts

What to do during a traffic stop.

Recently, there was a shooting during a traffic stop and a concealed carry permit holder.  The full story can be found here. I wanted to take this opportunity to revisit some of the best practices when encountering law enforcement.

First, most firearms owners will rarely find themselves faced with a situation which requires using that firearms for self-defense. However, it is much more likely that if you carry your firearm on a regular basis, you will come into contact with a law enforcement officer during a minor incident, such as traffic stop or accident. But what do you do about your firearm when this happens?Traffic Enforcement

Before I offer a little advice in making sure a minor encounter does not escalate unnecessarily, it is important to remember that every jurisdiction is different in terms of how they handle these encounters.

Remain calm. Being stopped for any reason can be both stressful and a cause for being nervous. The officer conducting the stop knows this and expects a certain amount of stress; what they do not expect is to see you sweating unnecessarily. Sit still and wait for the officer to approach 10 &n 2 piston on the steering wheel; if it’s nighttime, turn on the dome light so he/she can clearly see you as they do so. NEVER reach for anything, especially your firearm.

Inform the officer you have a firearm.

This is always a major point of debate but my advice is to tell them if:

1) Asked by the officer is there are any weapons in the vehicle. Just blurting out you have a firearm does not serve any purpose but to escalate the situation.  If asked, be forthcoming.

2) If it will come into play (immediate possession) during the traffic stop.  When the officer approaches keep your hands on the steering wheel and inform him/her about your firearm.  Ask them how they would like to proceed and follow their directions.  This will result in both you and the officer remaining safe.

Remember: The officer may request that the firearm is secured until the stop is over. (Terry v. Ohio) Cooperating with reasonable requests will ensure everyone remains safe. If you believe the officer was unreasonable, rude or overstepped his/her authority, follow up with a complaint to that officers command.

Carry On!

WE ARE RECOGNIZED IN NEVADA AS OF JULY 1!

Utah’s concealed carry firearm permits are now recognized in Nevada thanks to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2016.Nevada-StateSeal.svg

“The state of Nevada will now honor concealed carry weapons permits from the state of Utah provided the permit holder is age 21 or older,” the Mesquite Police Department said in a statement Friday. “This applies to visitors to the state of Nevada.”

Nevada originally had concealed carry permit reciprocity with 16 other states with permit requirements that were equal to or greater than its own. At the time these requirements included live-fire training – something which Utah doesn’t require as a part of a concealed carry permit application.

The change extends Nevada’s concealed carry permit reciprocity from 16 states to 26.

The measure expanding Nevada’s recognition of additional out-of-state permits was a part of overall piece of gun legislation signed into law by Republican Gov.

Anyone intending to visit Nevada and concealed carry can find a list of recognized out-of-state permits and general information about  state firearms laws on the Nevada Department of Public Safety website.

Utah’s concealed carry permit has reciprocity in 37 states.

Nevada code: Carrying in public buildings.

NRS 202.3673  Permittee authorized to carry concealed firearm while on premises of public building; exceptions; penalty.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, a permittee may carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of any public building.

      2.  A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of a public building that is located on the property of a public airport.

      3.  A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of:

      (a) A public building that is located on the property of a public school or a child care facility or the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, unless the permittee has obtained written permission to carry a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building pursuant to subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 202.265.

      (b) A public building that has a metal detector at each public entrance or a sign posted at each public entrance indicating that no firearms are allowed in the building, unless the permittee is not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building pursuant to subsection 4.

      4.  The provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 3 do not prohibit:

      (a) A permittee who is a judge from carrying a concealed firearm in the courthouse or courtroom in which the judge presides or from authorizing a permittee to carry a concealed firearm while in the courtroom of the judge and while traveling to and from the courtroom of the judge.

      (b) A permittee who is a prosecuting attorney of an agency or political subdivision of the United States or of this State from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of a public building.

      (c) A permittee who is employed in the public building from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building.

      (d) A permittee from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building if the permittee has received written permission from the person in control of the public building to carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of the public building.

      5.  A person who violates subsection 2 or 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      6.  As used in this section:

      (a) “Child care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph (a) of subsection 5 of NRS 202.265.

      (b) “Public building” means any building or office space occupied by:

             (1) Any component of the Nevada System of Higher Education and used for any purpose related to the System; or

             (2) The Federal Government, the State of Nevada or any county, city, school district or other political subdivision of the State of Nevada and used for any public purpose.

If only part of the building is occupied by an entity described in this subsection, the term means only that portion of the building which is so occupied.

As usual, please familiarize yourself with the statutes of the state you are visiting to ensure compliance with their laws.