Joseph Terry

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Joseph Terry is a retired law enforcement firearms instructor. Terry is the author of Gunfighting in Teams and Prepared and Armed: Team Shooting Tactics for Home Defense available at LivingReadyStore.com. His work with Living Ready also includes the How to Avoid Gunfights Online Course from Living Ready University.

Concealed Carry Basics: Beware Sympathetic Muscle Response

In the stress of a gunfight, sympathetic muscle response can cause you to unintentionally fire your weapon. Here’s how to avoid it.

Shooting with Corrective Lenses: Bad Eyesight and Concealed Carry

Just because you wear corrective lenses doesn't mean you can't hit the broadside of a barn. Follow these handgun shooting tips to overcome less-than-perfect eyesight.

Concealed Carry Tactics: Forget Fast, Get a Good Ready

Here are 3 reasons why you should take the "Good Ready" approach rather than rely on quick draw when it comes time to defend yourself with a handgun.

Is Everyday Carry (EDC) Really Necessary?

You better carry every single day or sooner or later Murphy's gonna get ya, as Joseph Terry recently found out.

Concealed Carry: Holster Alternatives for Women

Some concealed carry holsters tend to work better for women than others. Here are some guidelines to use for holster alternatives.

How to Pick Your First Concealed Carry Holster

A Gun Digest reader asks, “I’m taking my first concealed weapons class with a small frame 9mm pistol. Can you recommend a specific holster to get started?”

How Risk Profile Influences Concealed Carry Holster Choice

Your life circumstances affect your "risk profile," which has as much bearing on choosing the best concealed carry holster as which gun you choose to carry.

Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Practical Advice Before You Travel

Before you take a trip across state lines, heed this key advice on concealed carry reciprocity before you encounter the police.