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More than six in 10 Americans say guns make homes safer

(Originally posted by Gallup)

The percentage of Americans who believe having a gun in the house makes it a safer place to be (63%) has nearly doubled since 2000, when about one in three agreed with this. Three in 10 Americans say having a gun in the house makes it a more dangerous place.

Gallup originally asked Americans about their views on the implications of having a gun in the home in 1993, and then updated the measure in 2000. Between 2000 and 2006, less than half of Americans believed having a gun at home makes it safer -- but since then, this percentage has significantly increased to a majority.
Republicans (81%) are about twice as likely as Democrats (41%) to believe having a gun improves home safety. About half of Democrats say having a gun makes a home a more dangerous place to be.
Although there is a gender gap in the results for this question, majorities of both men (67%) and women (58%) believe having a gun improves home safety. While one in three women say it makes for a more dangerous place to be, only one in four men say the same about guns in the home.
About two-thirds of whites and Southerners endorse having a gun to improve home safety, as do majorities of nonwhites (56%) and residents of the other three regions.

Since 2000, Americans of all political stripes have become more inclined to believe a gun makes a home more secure. But the rate of increase has been greatest among Republicans, with 81% now holding this position, up from 44% in 2000.
While those who identify with the GOP have seen a 37-percentage-point growth in this sense of safety, independents show a 29-point climb and Democrats show a 13-point increase.

More Than Four in 10 Americans Keep a Gun in Their Home
Forty-two percent of Americans report having a gun in their home, similar to the average reported to Gallup over the past decade. This self-reported measure has fluctuated from survey to survey, but is consistent with trends since 2004. Longer term, Gallup has found that household gun ownership has ranged from a low of 34% in 1999 to a high of 51% in 1993.

Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to have a gun in their house. A majority of Southerners say there is a gun in their home, much higher than the rate among those in the West and East.
Men are about equally as likely to have or not have a gun at home. About six in 10 women say they do not have a gun in the home.

Most survey respondents report that the gun in their household belongs to them personally (30%), as opposed to another household member (14%). This means that about one in three people who have a gun in their home are not personally owners, but are aware the gun is there. The personal ownership trend has been generally stable over the past 13 years.

Americans who have a gun in their household are significantly more likely than others to say that having a gun makes a home safer (86%), though one in 10 believe it makes a household more dangerous.
Bottom Line
While Gallup figures on U.S. gun ownership have not shifted much since 2006, the percentage of Americans who say that having a gun in the home makes that household safer has drastically climbed over the past eight years.
Americans own guns for a wide array of reasons, but the increase in the perceived safety value of owning them suggests that guns are taking on more of a protective role than they have in the past. Florida passed the nation's first "Stand Your Ground" law in 2005, followed by dozens of states that passed different versions of the law. In the decade since, Americans have become more likely to view guns as a means of self-protection.
Regardless of Americans' perceptions of crime and their need to protect themselves, violent crime rates fell significantly from 1993 to 2012. While it may be a contentious assertion, some attribute falling crime rates to increased gun sales.


What do you think? Are homes safer with firearm protection? Would you feel less secure if you did not have firearms in your possession?

Front Sight Course Descriptions

At Central Guns and Ammo, we like giving back to the community and our loyal supporters, so this month we decided to give away a Front Sight Training certificate for the training institute in Las Vegas.
More information on the contest and how to enter, can be found here

Here is a more in-depth description of the courses available to you, should you win the giveaway:

**The two day course may be used for two people, while the four day course may only be used for one person**


Two Day Defensive Handgun

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This entry-level course is for students who want to get a fast start on their gun training.

Upon completion of this course you will have a fundamental understanding of the defensive use of the handgun. Among the many skills you acquire, will be the ability to safely and easily present your weapon from the holster and fire two, sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away – all under 1.5 seconds!

Lecture Topics Include: 

• Use of Deadly Force and the Law 
• Color Code of Mental Awareness 
• Stopping Power 
• Civil Liability

Firing Range Drills Include: 

• Loading and Unloading 
• Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment and Trigger Control 
• Presentation from Ready and Holster 
• Target Engagement from Arms Length to 15 yards under Time Pressure 
• Malfunction Clearing 
• Speed and Tactical Reloading 
• Live-Fire Tactical Simulator Introduction

Firearm, Equipment and Ammo Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.)
• “Pocket Pistols” are not allowed due to their very small size and difficulty of use.
• Holsters must be on the belt, correctly fit the weapon, completely cover the trigger guard, remain open when the weapon is removed, not allow the weapon to cover the shooter’s body, and not have a trigger guard retention device (such as the Blackhawk Serpa model and others). NO thigh rigs, cross-draw, etc.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• 200 rounds of factory ammunition is required, NO reloads.

Age Requirements:

• 16 to 17 years old can take the course unaccompanied. (Parent or guardian must be onsite, though they do not need to be in the same course or on the same range.)
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Two Day Tactical Shotgun

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This entry-level course provides you with much more than a fundamental understanding of the tactical shotgun. Upon completion of this course, you will have the ability to use your shotgun with a skill level well above the rest of the gun-owning public.

Lecture Topics Include:

• Use of Deadly Force and the Law
• Color Code of Mental Awareness
• Civil Liability
• A,B,C Engagement Zones
• Weapon and Ammunition Selection 
• Tactics

Firing Range Drills Include:

• Loading and Unloading
• Firing Stance
• The Three Secrets
• Carry Positions
• Patterning
• Offhand, Kneeling, Prone
• Target Engagement from 7-25 yards under Time Pressure
• Multiple Targets
• Tactical Reloading
• Emergency Reloading
• Select Slug Drill with Firing out to 50 Yards
• Malfunction Clearances
• Tactical Simulator

Ammunition Required (NO reloads, Magnum or steel shot!):

• 100 rounds of birdshot
• 100 rounds of 00 buckshot
• 25 rounds of slug

Firearm and Equipment Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, pistol grip only stock, etc.)
• The weapon must be 20 gauge or larger and have an attached sling.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• Elbow and Knee pads are strongly recommended.
• Some type of shell carrier on the weapon and/or on the belt is strongly recommended.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum age is 16 if taking the course unaccompanied.
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Two Day Practical Rifle

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This entry-level course provides you with the practical skills of the accomplished rifleman. Upon completion, you will have the ability to quickly strike center hits from a variety of shooting positions at ranges out to 100 yards. If you want to acquire the skills that tamed the Wild West and won the last World Wars, this course is for you.

Lecture Topics Include:

• Use of Deadly Force and the Law
• Color Code of Mental Awareness
• Civil Liability
• Weapon and Ammunition Selection
• Ballistics
• Zeroing, Sight Adjustments

Firing Range Drills Include:

• Loading and Unloading
• Carrying Positions
• Ready Positions
• Shooting Stance
• Sight Alignment, Sight Picture and Trigger Control
• Rapid Assumption of Kneeling and Prone
• Target Engagement from 3 to 100 yards under Time Pressure
• Tactical Simulator

Ammunition Required:

• 220 rounds of factory ammunition required. 
• NO steel core or steel jacketed ammunition allowed. 
• Please check the bullet with a magnet before arrival.

Firearm and Equipment Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.)
• The weapon's caliber must be a rifle round of at least 5.56mm/.223 or larger and have an attached sling.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• Elbow and Knee pads are strongly recommended.
• Some type of magazine pouch on the belt is strongly recommended.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum age is 16 if taking the course unaccompanied.
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Four Day Defensive Handgun

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This fast paced and exciting course is for law enforcement officers, military personnel and private citizens who want a complete understanding of the defensive handgun and a skill level that surpasses 95% of those who carry a gun for a living.

Regardless of your experience prior to entering this course, upon completion, your gun handling, marksmanship, and tactical skills will be better than they have ever been and you will be able to safely and easily present your weapon from a CONCEALED holster and fire two, sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away - all under 1.5 seconds! That's right, from a concealed holster in 1.5 seconds!

You will understand the principles of tactics and have multiple opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self defense.

Lecture Topics and Firing Range Drills: 
As outlined in Two-Day Defensive Handgun with added emphasis on:

• Concealed Carry
• Tactical Training Simulation using Realistic Targets in Shoot/No Shoot Scenarios
• Target Engagement from Arms Length to 15 yards under Time Pressure. 
• Course also includes Supplemental Lectures on Shotgun and Rifle topics with Single Elimination Shoot-off, and Distinguished Graduate Skills Evaluation.

Firearm, Equipment and Ammo Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.)
• “Pocket Pistols” are not allowed due to their very small size and difficulty of use.
• Holsters must be on the belt, correctly fit the weapon, completely cover the trigger guard, remain open when the weapon is removed, not allow the weapon to cover the shooter’s body, and not have a trigger guard retention device (such as the Blackhawk Serpa model and others). NO thigh rigs, cross-draw, etc.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• 600 rounds of factory ammunition is required, NO reloads.

Age Requirements:

• 16 to 17 years old can take the course unaccompanied. (Parent or guardian must be onsite, though they do not need to be in the same course or on the same range.)
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Four Day Tactical Shotgun

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This is a comprehensive, entry-level course in the tactical use of the shotgun that will give law enforcement officers, military personnel and private citizens an undisputed certainty in their ability to operate a shotgun with authority.

Upon completion of the course, you will have the ability to rapidly and decisively engage targets out to 25 yards and you will know your weapon and ammunition well enough to deliver buckshot to end a hostage scenario! Select slugs drills will extend the range of your control out to 50 yards. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or use a shotgun for defense or duty.

Lecture Topics Include:

• Use of Deadly Force and the Law
• Color Code of Mental Awareness
• Civil and Criminal Liability
• A, B and C Engagement Zones
• Weapon and Ammunition Selection
• Tactics

Firing Range Drills Include:

• Loading and Unloading
• Firing Stance
• The Three Secrets
• Carry Positions
• Patterning
• Offhand, Kneeling, Prone
• Target Engagement from 7-25 yards under Time Pressure
• Multiple Targets
• Tactical Reloading
• Emergency Reloading, Select Slug Drill with Firing out to 50 Yards
• Malfunction Clearances
• Tactical Movement
• Tactical Simulation using Reactive Steel Targets and Shoot/No Shoot Targets.

Ammunition Required (NO reloads, Magnum or steel shot!):

• 300 rounds of birdshot
• 250 rounds of 00 buckshot
• 75 rounds of slug

Firearm and Equipment Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, pistol grip only stock, etc.)
• The weapon must be 20 gauge or larger and have an attached sling.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• Elbow and Knee pads are strongly recommended.
• Some type of shell carrier on the weapon and/or on the belt is strongly recommended.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum age is 16 if taking the course unaccompanied.
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Four Day Practical Rifle

(Photo Courtesy of guntrainingcentral.com)

This is a comprehensive 4 day course in the practical use of the rifle that will leave law enforcement officers, military personnel and private citizens with the comforting ability to hit what they can see!

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to score center, first-round hits on targets appropriate to your weapon, at unknown distances, from improvised positions against the clock. With a rifle in your hand, you will be able to control your environment out to distances that you can identify targets. If you desire such ability, we await you.

Lecture Topics:

• Use of Deadly Force and the Law
• Color Code of Mental Awareness
• Civil Liability
• Weapon and Ammunition Selection
• Ballistics
• Zeroing, Sight Adjustments, Hold Over

Firing Range Drills Include:

• Loading and Unloading
• Carrying Positions
• Ready Positions
• Shooting Stance
• Sight Alignment, Sight Picture and Trigger Control
• Rapid Assumption of Kneeling, Squat, Sitting, and Prone
• Target Engagement from 3 to 200 yards under Time Pressure
• Tactical Simulator with Reactive Steel Targets
• Emphasis on Speed and Accuracy of Target Engagement
• Shoot-Off
• Distinguished Graduate Skill Evaluation.

Ammunition Requirements: 

• 540 rounds of factory ammunition required. 
• NO steel core or steel jacketed ammunition allowed. 
• Please check the bullet with a magnet before arrival.

Firearm and Equipment Requirements:

• The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.)
• The weapon`s caliber must be a rifle round of at least 5.56mm/.223 or larger and have an attached sling.
• Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
• Elbow and Knee pads are strongly recommended.
• Some type of magazine pouch on the belt is strongly recommended.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum age is 16 if taking the course unaccompanied.
• Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent MUST have taken this exact course before, work with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
• Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
• Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.

Hawaii On TV's 'Best of Maui' Award

Just last year, we were featured on Hawaii On TV's website. This year, we won the Best of Maui Award for being the "Local's Favorite!"

Watch the video here:



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