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Developing a Defensive Mindset

Whether or not you carry a concealed handgun for defense, you are responsible for your own safety. In 1856, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local law enforcement had no duty to protect individuals, but only a general duty to enforce the laws. (South v Maryland) The police simply can't be everywhere all the time.

We teach awareness as a way of life in our Concealed Handgun Classes. This means looking around, taking in your surroundings, assessing the potential dangers around you and taking steps to avoid them. Some of this comes naturally when you start thinking about it, but for many, developing a defensive mindset is new territory.

While advanced training is always a good idea, it's not always practical. But we can read. All of us can. Here are some suggestions - books, magazines, even videos to help you become and remain aware of your duty to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Texas Hunter's Education

Hunting season is well underway. Residents of Texas who were born after September 1, 1972 are required to complete a Hunter Education course before hunting in Texas. The Texas Hunter Education certification is honored in all 50 states and in most countries around the world. Some states require Hunter's Ed certification regardless of age. We're providing several opportunities to complete this certification process during the month of October. We teach the second and final part of the Home Study Course. Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website for details.

Free Gun Cleaning Classes

We set aside the first Tuesday night of each month for our Free Gun Cleaning Class. Bring your handgun, rifle or shotgun along with its owner's manual if you have one, and come prepared to learn and enjoy the company of other gun owners. There is no cost, but please register online at TexasGunPros.com to insure we have the necessary work area and cleaning materials set up.

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Texas Law Shield

Concerned about criminal or civil liability if you have to use your gun to defend yourself? So are we. In today's litigious society, you just never know. That's why we're pleased to recommend Texas Law Shield's prepaid legal program to our students. Check our website for details on this affordable protection and be sure and use the Promo Code "TGP" to lock in today's rates forever and to get two additional months free if you prepay for an entire year.
Texas Gun Pros Training Center

All classes held at:
Texas Gun Pros Training Center
5121 Davis Blvd., Suite A
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Class Schedule for December

You've asked us for more options as far as class days, so here they are:

Texas Concealed Handgun

These are all-day classes - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

NRA Safety & Training
Hunter Education

Featured Handgun of the Month

When we attend advanced training sessions, we're naturally curious about the firearms used by our fellow students. Over the past few years, we've noticed a particular affinity for the Smith & Wesson M&P semi-automatic, especially among women instructors. When asked why they like it we get two main answers - ergonomics, or how it feels in the hand, and manageable recoil. Those are features appreciated by male shooters as well. There's certainly nothing "sissy" about the M&P. It was designed for Military and Police use.

When designing the M&P, Smith & Wesson's engineers started from scratch. It's design is not based on any other gun in the S&W inventory, though it does share some of the ergonomics with the Sigma and SW99. The M&P is a different gun, however. It looks different and feels different.

I have to tell you, it's one of the best feeling handguns to hold and shoot of any I've tried, and I've tried a bunch. The M&P is a striker fired semi-automatic pistol. This trigger system prevents the firearm from discharging unless the trigger is fully depressed, even if the pistol is dropped. Mine also has an internal lock that was developed to allow this particular model to be sold in Massachusetts.

The pistol frame is made out of Zytel polymer reinforced with a stainless steel chassis. The slide and barrel are made out of stainless steel that after through hardening is treated with a proprietary nitriding process called Melonite. The M&P has a low slide profile which makes the barrel axis close to the shooter's hand, which reduces muzzle rise and allows for faster aim recovery in rapid shooting sequence.

The M&P uses an internal striker, similar to the Glock or Springfield XD. When the trigger is pulled and the pistol cycles for the next shot, the striker is automatically pre-set to a 98% cocked position. Smith & Wesson calls this a striker-fired DOA only, but for pratical purposes, after the first shot, the trigger pull is like a single-action. The trigger pull is around 6.5 pounds, not bad at all.

The pistol also has a loaded chamber indicator viewing opening on top of the slide and comes with three interchangeable palm swell grips are included (small, medium and large). The trigger guard is designed to accommodate gloves. The frame of the M&P has a slide release lever on each side. The magazine drops free when the magazine release is pressed. The firearm features an ambidextrous slide stop and reversible magazine release for either right or left hand operation.

The standard iron sights are of the three dot type and made of steel. Both the front and rear sights are dove-tailed into the slide, and can be horizontally drifted to adjust for windage correction. An integrated Picatinny rail can be found underneath the slide on the front of the frame for attaching tactical lights, lasers and other accessories.

This is a gun we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and easy-shooting personal carry firearm. It may just replace the Beretta PX-4 Storm as my favorite shooting 9mm.

Questions for the Gun Pros?

Contact Jerry at jerry@texasgunpros.com

or

David at david@texasgunpros.com

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