USCCA-certified firearms instructor Ronnie Oliver of RR21 Tactical Defense and Range, Guns and Safes talks about the recent surge in firearms sales, strapped-up demonstrators, Black Lives Matter, firearms safety, and cultivating the proper mindset to carry. This show is presented in the hopes of educating the general public about the dangers of using firearms without being trained to do so.

This interview was recorded at Range, Guns and Safes in Forest Park on Aug. 13, 2020 and contains audible gunfire in the background, as well as descriptions of various incidents involving firearms. The content of this podcast may not be suitable for children. Some strong language that was integral to the story’s content has been “bleeped” as a courtesy.

“A lot of people get a gun, and instead of them being 5 foot 4, they’re now 5 foot nine and a half. And that’s what we don’t want.” –Ronnie Oliver, USCCA certified firearms instructor

The Real Story · Ep. 26 – The Real Story – Ronnie Oliver on Firearms Surge

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The 4 Rules of Gun Safety

Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
Don’t point your gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Know your target and what is beyond it.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made a conscious decision to shoot.