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: What To Do If You Are “Made”

What should you do if someone notices you're armed? For one thing, stay calm. And then follow these proven steps.

Concealed Carry Answers: Threat Avoidance

Here are 4 simple tips to help you avoid being a victim of assault or home burglary that I learned in over 27 years as a cop dealing with the aftermath.

Concealed Carry Answers: What is Color Code?

The concealed carry color code is a great awareness tool used by street-wise cops that can help you be alert to threats and match force with the threat appropriately.

Concealed Carry Answers: What Is Dual Force?

Joseph Terry answers the question: "My CCW instructor used the term “dual force” but did not explain it. What does it mean?"

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Concealed Carry Handgun

Every day thousands of prudent Americans make a commitment to personal defense and decide to buy a gun. Here are three questions to ask yourself prior to going to the store that might help you narrow your search.

Is High-Velocity Ammunition Worth It for Handguns?

My opinion is, for the average shooter, probably not. Handgun ammo comes in many different loadings within caliber. High-velocity ammunition varieties (often referred to as “+P”) come with higher combustion pressures and more sophisticated bullet designs.