CHANNEL 3 NEWS INTERVIEWS MAGGIE ABOUT 2-YR-OLD DEADLY ACCIDENT

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Keep your firearms secure and away from unauthorized users, especially Children.

July 10th, Maggie was asked to comment about a tragedy in our community where a 2-year-old child gained access to a firearm left unsecured and shot and killed himself. This deadly incident touched our community and is a case of a life that should not been taken.

One of the first responsibilities of firearms ownership, is to keep them locked up and secured so they are NOT accessible to unauthorized users, specifically children. When firearms are used or stored improperly, they pose a risk of serious injury or death. Firearms can be especially dangerous to children when they are stored in an irresponsible or unsafe manner. Remember, Children may be ignorant to the risks and firearm safety procedures.

Earlier this year, Nevada had a new bill that was signed into law related to the storage of firearms. This bill in Nevada Legislature is the Safe Firearms Storage Act. This new law makes it a crime for firearm owners to store firearms in a manner that is unsafe or irresponsible around children with few exceptions. It is now a crime to fail to secure a gun and allows unauthorized access to children or other users under 18 years old.

SB294 also requires gun dealers in Nevada to include a gun lock when selling or transferring a firearm. For the record, most firearm dealers have been providing a cable gun lock with the firearms sold for the last several years. This is definitely NOT a new idea.

Our training company HPP Training in partnership with Delta Defense (USCCA United States Conceal Carry Association) and LVMPD have handed out 1000’s of gun locks to gun owners prior to this bill being authored. Organizations like ours have been helping our community of gun owners be safer and more responsible by providing these free gun cable locks through the NSSF – National Shooting Sports Foundation “Project Child Safe” Program. This program has been in place for years and is aimed at securing firearms when not in use to prevent unauthorized access. We’ve been making a difference with this program a lot longer than political aspirations have thought of it.

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CHANNEL 3 NEWS INTERVIEWS KEN AND MAGGIE ABOUT THE RISE IN CONCEAL CARRIERS

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HPP TRAINING INTERVIEWED BY LOCAL LAS VEGAS (KSNV) CHANNEL 3 NEWS

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Ken Ortega and Maggie Mordaunt of HPP Training were recently interviewed by Channel 3 News about the rise in people applying for Conceal Carry Weapon licenses. Maggie is often called on to weigh in on local news as an EXPERT in her field when it comes to use-of-force incidents or other stories related to firearms and/or rights. This time, it was both Maggie AND Ken who were asked if they noticed a rise of participants and applicants in CCW Courses.

This was a great piece for us to speak on. Steve Worlford asked some great questions which inspired some great dialogue regarding Conceal Carry Weapon training and other defense training courses.

Steve asked, “Have you seen an uptick of people who are registering for classes following the recent violent encounters in California?” The answer is broad. Usually, after incidents like that happen, people say, “you know, it’s probably a good time to get a gun and training”.

Over the years, that’s exactly what happens. Depending on whether it’s a local violent encounter that gets reported or a much larger national event that gets politicized and nationalized, the numbers always go up. Sometimes it’s subtle, sometimes it’s extreme. An example, in 2013 after Sany Hook, it was extreme. That incident was obviously very tragic. It was also very politicized and nationalized. The knee-jerk response for more “gun control” measures were loudly yelled by several far left politicians who had aspirations of more control and infringement of our 2nd Amendment as a narrative. Because that was all that was in the news cycle for weeks, the support for more “gun control” measures grew exponentially mainly because of the emotions involved with the incident itself. Because this incident tugged at the heartstrings of many Americans, and rightly so, leftists found a great opportunity to try to enact further restrictions. The result, panic buying for millions to purchase ammunition and firearms before laws could be passed and put in place. The spike in Conceal Carry Registrations was also part of that scramble. We had to double or even triple the number of courses we were offering per week due to this phenomenon. It was an immediate frenzy. At that time, we were a regular presence at Gun Show and even taught CCW Classes for Gun Shows. People were lined up around the building. Supplies were purchased so quickly that a supply shortage led to a spike in prices. With less firearms, ammunition and other supplies in such high demand, we witnessed price hikes like never before. At the time, AR-15’s were said to be on the chopping block so naturally, you couldn’t find one and if you did, it was 3 to 4 times the cost when under normal circumstances. That spike lasted for about a year and a half and as the news cycle refocused on other events or atrocities, in the end, no laws were ever passed and the trend faded over the next year to normal levels.

That same effect took place after the Virginia Tech shooting in April of 2007. Or the extreme terrorist attack at the Orlando Shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in 2016.

Even to more modern-era events such as the Robb Elementary school shooting at Uvalde Tx in May 2022 and most recently, the two back-to-back events in California.

This phenomenon was also exacerbated at the beginning of 2020 as the world shut down for the Pandemic.

Here in NV, neighbors were shaken after a homeowner was stabbed multiple times by a deranged suspect with clear mental health issues. That event wasn’t reported by news stations, but it did affect the mental state of the citizens of the community who are now looking to take a CCW Course and more Self Defense training.

To the point of the initial question. People usually make decisions about being more prepared with more firearms, more ammunition or more training after some type of event as opposed to making self-defense a priority BEFORE something happens.

The point is this quote from a friend in the Industry, “Your responsibility to defend yourself or others never ends – James Yeager”.

Waiting to get trained until AFTER an event has passed is like driving without your seatbelt then wanting to fasten it before you get into an accident. Just like Defense Training, You put that seat belt on just in case you need it in an emergency.

Don’t wait, Get Trained NOW.

 

 

 

 

CONCEAL CARRY – THE BROKEN LAW

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CCW MAGGIE FEATURED ON CCW SAFE BLOG EPISODE 34: WOMEN AND FIREARMS

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  In this podcast, Stan and Mike talk with longtime friend, Maggie Mordaunt, otherwise known as CCW Maggie. Maggie is a firearms instructor in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the three […]

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Tactical Pay Radio Podcast. Episode #31

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I was honored to be in such great company of Tactical Pay Radio Podcast, Episode 31. Take a listen and follow their social pages, follow their podcast and if you are in the Firearms Industry, they have a great Merchant Account service that is very 2A Friendly.

Here is a what Tactical Pay Radio had to say about our training and how it came to be…

TPR – “Strap in for a new episode of TacticalPay Radio! This week, we’re talking about learning and practicing self defense with a true expert. Maggie Mordaunt AKA “CCW Maggie” is the Founder/Owner and Lead Instructor for Homeland Personal Protection Firearms Training or HPP Firearms Training. For ten years now her training has been geared towards defensive shooting against potentially lethal threats”.

Listen to the Podcast here: https://www.tacticalpay.com/031-mordaunt/

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PRESS RELEASE – DEFENSE TRAINING FOR ALL EDUCATORS

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Defense Training for ALL educators

We are Teaching the Science of Self Defense to our Teachers

For Immediate Press Release

Las Vegas NV

February 22, 2018

Everyone has heard of the recent tragic event at one of our nation’s schools, and the conversations that are circulating throughout our country as a result.  As Americans are grasping for answers, we’d like to be part of a permanent solution.  As a company that has trained 1000’s of Americans from all walks of life in the skills required to safely exercise the enormous responsibility of firearms, we feel it is our duty to reach out to the educators in our community and make our training available to them as well.

“We are committed to the protection of our children”. – Maggie Mordaunt

We are proud to announce that our company HPP Training – Homeland Personal Protection is offering Real Defense Training based on Science, Physics and Empirical Evidence to ALL of the Educators and Administrators of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and to all other cities and communities in the State of Nevada.

For Clark County Educators, we are offering a significant discount of training tuition. All that is needed is proof of employment as an educator or administrator. We want to make it easy for our Teachers to get into a training course. We are open minded and willing to listen to what our schools are wanting, and we are willing to create specific training for them.

“PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE” – Maggie Mordaunt

We operate a training program that is unmatched and have a course for all skill levels, from Introduction to Defensive Handgun for those with very little experience, Conceal Carry Weapons Courses and for those who have the desire to progress through to more advanced training we offer Intuitive Defensive Shooting courses designed for Home Defense, Defense Around Vehicles, Defense in Public Spaces and Defense in Workplaces.

“There is a difference of learning how to shoot a gun VS. learning how to use a gun for self-defense” – Maggie Mordaunt

For more information about our company and our training

please visit hpptraining.com or https://hpptraining.com

Homeland Personal Protection – HPP Training

Media Contact – Maggie Mordaunt 702-370-0159 [email protected]

FEMALE FIREARM FITNESS

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Thanks to Sharon Chayra:

As more women embrace tactical training and firearms as means of protection and sport, fitness’ role in optimizing female body mechanics is gaining attention. No matter your level of conditioning or lack thereof, if you’re serious about competitive or defensive shooting, the time to start training is now. And if you ask Sheepdog Tim Kennedy, the second-best time to start is also now.

Competitive athlete now NRA-certified firearms instructor Brenda Osborne says there might be some physical distinctions between the sexes on the range, but firearms equalize them. “They [firearms] allow us ladies to be able to protect ourselves from a much larger, stronger threat that intends to cause us personal violence.” While some believe there are vast differences between the genders based on biology and muscle mass, Osborne is more pragmatic, “I find that on the range differences between the sexes are more cerebral than physical.”

The cerebral aspects of firearms consist of understanding the mechanics of the gun itself to the application of its strategic deployment as evidenced by tight groupings or threat neutralization. Women might initially be drawn to guns for the defensive aspect but once their skills progress they usually find the competitive component a fun and exciting way to hone their proficiency. There are many pro-Second Amendment organizations throughout the US designed for women that provide competition, education and socializing opportunities.

Education is paramount to competency for either sex. Whether a woman’s breasts necessitate adjusting a draw from an appendix carry holster versus a male protecting his delicate regions from being muzzled remains debatable. What isn’t up for debate is the inherent physicality of the sport. Having a strong, nimble and flexible frame is advantageous to everyone, but don’t give up hope if the only exercise you’ve got lately is driving the kids to their soccer practice. Start small, be consistent, and integrate both cardio and weights into a daily habit of wellness.

“That’s what is so great about shooting sports, if you can master the fundamentals, understand the dynamic and put it all together you’ve pretty much got it made,” says Osborne who acknowledges she and her mentor, Maggie Mordaunt work with many women and men with physical limitations. In fact, Mordaunt, like Osborne, is also a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who leveraged her handgun hobby into a new career after suffering a broken neck. Mordaunt now owns and operates CCW Maggie and travels the country providing training with and for law enforcement, military, and civilians of all skill levels.

Conditioning your body will help you achieve greater proficiency and endurance. “Sometimes the training can be difficult,” says Osborne, “It not only requires lateral movement but running, stopping abruptly, moving from a standing to a kneeling, to a prone position or possibly lying on one’s back and flowing repeatedly through these positions while taking the time to find your sight alignment, sight picture and address your target at varying stages of flow.” Osborne admits these movements are not only tiring but hard on the joints and connective tissue.

“My level of fitness allows me to focus on my shooting skills without having to be accountable to physical weaknesses so it’s a gift I’ve given myself,” Osborne says, “But it’s never too late to address it and make it better. Be the best you that you can be.”

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https://www.sheepdogfund.org/single-post/2018/01/01/Firearms-Fitness-for-Females-Part-I

WE ARE VEGAS STRONG

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A HEART FELT MESSAGE FROM HPP TRAINING

We mourn for the victims of the horrendous act of evil on October 1st 2017. Our Thoughts are with those injured or affected by this cowardly act and we are ready to lend a helping hand.

This is our City and we do our best to be good stewards of our community and inspire others to care for one another.

Our company, Homeland Personal Protection and Our Training Program are here to support our community in all their defense needs. It’s important for everyone in our community to know our vetted Instructors can articulate a consistent personal defense training message and deliver the same information across the board.  Our mission is to teach life-saving skills, whether it’s to Evade, use a Firearm or even Medical Equipment to make our community safer in our Homes, Vehicles, Public Spaces and Workplaces. We will continue to protect our Second Amendment and not allow an act of violence define who we are or be a reason to enact new laws or altogether prevent us from attending events in Public Environments. Our goal is to empower our citizens with knowledge and skills that may potentially save their life or the lives of others.

This is Our City, This is Our Homeland and we are Vegas Strong!

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https://hpptraining.com/we-are-vegas-strong