The Second Amendment: A Clear Line in the Sand By Idaho Gun School | March 16, 2025 Here at Idaho Gun School, we’re not just about teaching you how to shoot—we’re about defending the rights that let you own that firearm in the first place. The Second Amendment isn’t a suggestion; it’s a bedrock principle: […]
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What Caliber Should You Get? The Simple Answer (And Why It Makes Sense) One of the most common questions I hear in my classes is: “What caliber should I get?” If you’re a TL;DR kind of person, here’s your answer: Get a 9mm. But if you want to understand why—and make the most informed decision […]
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When it comes to pistol-mounted optics (PMO), also known as micro red dot sights (MRDS), there’s no shortage of opinions. Some shooters say, “No way, José!” while others exclaim, “Heck yeah, I love technology!” As for me? I’m somewhere in the middle. I firmly believe every shooter should 100% learn how to use iron sights. […]
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Exercising Second Amendment rights is not just a personal choice but a shared duty to uphold the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Over the last decade, there have been multiple pieces of legislation and personal events that showcase the importance of standing up for your constitutional rights. Here’s why you should get involved […]
View PostAs a firearms instructor and advocate for personal safety, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. While we all hope to never find ourselves in a situation where we need to defend ourselves, the reality is that we live in an unpredictable world. Today, I want to share some hard truths […]
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Recently, I was a part of a discussion in a Facebook group where someone asked about a light on their firearms. The poster was asking for recommendations, but the conversations quickly devolved. For most people who carry a gun, I don’t recommend a weapon mounted light (WML). This is not because a WML has no […]
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I have met people before that have carried upwards of a 100 rounds on their person as a part of their every day carry (EDC). I meet people regularly that carry 2 spare magazines. And even more than carry 1 spare magazine. Me personally, I don’t carry spare magazines, I think that if […]
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Shooting can be broken down into 2 very basic parts. #1 – Aiming #2 – Pressing the trigger. Yeah, it really is that simple. It’s also exceptionally more complex than that. I believe it was another instructor friend of mine, John Hearne, that said “the art of pistol shooting is putting the gun between you […]
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Recently in the “gun debate”, an Actor Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The big name anti-gun people (such as Joy Behar) say that the charges are political. Every “Pro Gun” Person I know thinks that the charges are wholly appropriate. It’s an interesting dichotomy. https://www.insider.com/alec-baldwin-rust-pr-experts-hollywood-black-list-manslaughter-charge-2023-1 On 1 side, we have people that don’t […]
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Terry McLaughlin Idaho Gun School 208.863.4346 Terry@IdahoGunSchool.com https://www.idahogunschool.com I guess the cat is out of the bag. I recently had the pleasure to attend a 5 Day Rangemaster Course called “Protective Pistolcraft Instructor Development”. It was taught by the Legend Tom Givens and supported by Rangemaster Staff instructors Tiffany Johnson and Aqil Qadir, hosted by Ed […]
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