News / Updates

* (5/27/24) - With Independence Day fast approaching, we thought we'd energize things a bit with the video above - 308 Tactical day at the range.  Thanks to Zack, Leo, Paige, Paul, Michelle, and Hayden for putting this together.  Remember to get out and elevate your game.  You need to be first to the draw, and first at everything else. We've got a big training calendar lineup scheduled in Bailey, CO circling around Independence day and we're offering a limited 3 course special.  Click here for details. Also join us after class on July 4th for a fun filled gathering.  Make your training a vacation for the whole family (family discounts are available)! Park your trailer, RV, or pitch a tent and camp  on our 110 acres in Colorado. We are in the middle of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This is a once a year opportunity to join us for our favorite holiday -  Independence Day!

* (5/22/24) CA - Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax. The money will pay for security improvements at public schools and a variety of gun violence prevention programs, including those geared toward young people in gangs. The money from the federal tax, which has been in place for more than 100 years, pays for wildlife conservation and hunter education programs. Just like Alcohol and Tobacco additional state taxes, we expect this tax to spread to many other states soon.  And unlike other new anti-gun attempts, this will be a hard one to challenge.  Be prepared for additional costs.

* (5/7/24) COLORADO  - On Tuesday, May 7th, The Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs voted to indefinitely postpone House Bill 1292, the semi-automatic ban. This is a critical victory for all law-abiding gun owners in Colorado and we think a message to other states.  This would have banned all semi-automatic rifles including America’s most common rifle, the AR-15, along with countless other rifles, pistols, and shotguns that Coloradans and other states use for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. A national assault weapon or high capacity magazine ban can never stand up.  We must remember that anytime government proposes an outright ban on any firearm item it must be analyzed using the Common Use Test. It may not ban any item that is in common use that is used for legal purposes.  Lets look at the numbers provided by the ATF from 1990 to 2021 via NSSF (good job guys). There were 717,000,000 high cap magazines sold in the US during this period. Yes everyone, that's million.  That's 2.15 magazines per person. That's 10x higher than everyone who own toasters or washing machines. There are over 28,000,000 MSR's (Modern Sporting Rifles), or what our friends like to call "Assault Rilfes" in US circulation.  That number accounts for only fully, complete rifles sold.  It does not include parts, such as lower receivers.  Add those, and the number could be as high as 50,000,000.  That's almost as much as US dog ownership. On the other side, several bills have passed and are awaiting final approval from the Gov.  One includes increased training requirements for CCW permits.  See the list here. Attention should be paid by all to what is happening in CO and WA with proposed anti-gun bills.  

* (5/6/24) Memorial and Independence day are fast approaching and we've geared up for some fun packed training sessions and multi-day discount packages.  Memorial day (Moorpark, CA) will include an array of training options that will accommodate your needs.  Independence Day (Bailey, CO) will also include an array of training options that will accommodate your needs.   If you would like to attend a different course each day, or have a group, we will be offering a healthy discount.  Please email us (info@308tac.com) if you are interested in attending more than 2 courses.  Also, families, RV's, and overnight camping are welcome!

* (4/18/24) NATIONWIDE - Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff discussed some challenges that agencies face today with recruiting new deputies and officers, mostly due to increasing politicians and AG's pushing criminals back on the street, and at the same time further restricting law enforcement with new use of force policies. Add to that the number of deputy and officer ambushes over the last couple years.   It should be no surprise that recruiting is suffering greatly.  Most agencies are down on staff at least 20% and luring deputies and officers from other states and counties with hefty signing bonus' to transfer.  As we've said before, you are the first responders.  Start and/or continue your protection skills.  We're seeing a new wave of first time buyers lately who understand the importance of training and the challenges civilians face these days.

* (4/17/24) CALIFORNIA - We've streamlined our CCW courses to include a new, reduced base fee for NEW and RENEWAL students.  Students wishing to qualify or add UT/AZ/FL training requirements may do so for an additional fee. 

* (4/10/24) CALIFORNIA - Will Miller has been invited to host and speak at the upcoming CRPA (CA Rifle & Pistol Association) monthly meeting at North Ranch Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, CA on Thursday, 4/18/24 at 7pm.   He will be having an open forum discussing CCW.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Click here to register.

*   (4/1/24) COLORADO - Colorado is currently primed to vote on the Assault Weapons (AW) ban any day now in the house.  It will pass.  Then to the senate.  It will pass.  Currently, we are waiting on (2) cases on AW bundled with hi-cap magazines that are primed to hit SCOTUS.  As usual, who knows how long that process will take.  It should be no surprise to anyone that the Modus operandi of the anti-gun states is to simply pass what they want and let the legal system play out for years.

*  (3/21/24) Police vs Sheriff - Police are appointed and run by city officials.  Police report to their managing city officials, usually the Mayor. Sheriff's are elected and run by the people.  Sheriff's report first to their State constitution, but ultimately to the US Constitution. Do the people want one man, elected by a majority of themselves to whom they can look to for leadership and accountability, or do they want a convoluted system where the chief of police (or in a few cases the Sheriff) has only that authority and power the council wishes to give him?  Please spend some time on your next Sheriff election and ask the right questions.  "Please define your role as Sheriff" would be our first question. 

*  We will be offering a certified Law Enforcement RMR (red dot) course in May.  Stay tuned for details.  We're also now certified to qualify retired Law Enforcement for HR218 qualifications.

*   (CA) 2/23/24 -  We will be hosting a complimentary Defensive Rifle 1 for our brothers and sisters from LASD next month.  If you know of any Deputies anywhere who may benefit from this important skillset please let us know.  Civilians are welcome to signup and attend with the group.

*   (NV) 2/23/24 - Las Vegas students should signup now for NRA and CCW courses starting April 15th.  These courses are not offered again until summer.  If you desire a NV CCW permit, you must attend the CCW course in Las Vegas.

*   (OR) 2/23/24 -Students should signup now for our visit starting May 10th which includes the OR/UT/AZ/FL CCW course.  If you own a firearm for protection, you are highly encouraged to take this course.  You don't know what you don't know.  These courses are not offered again until summer.  

*    DID YOU KNOW THESE U.S. FACTS?

-38,000 firearm deaths in 2016 (67% were suicides and growing each year)

-300,000,000+ firearms owned in the US today

-5x more murders are committed with knives than rifles

-US ranks #1 for firearm ownership in the world

-US ranks #28 in the world for gun murders

-Handguns are responsible for over 80% of shootings

-Nearly all mass shootings have occurred in "gun-free" zones

-86% of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs support concealed carry

-86% of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs are against further gun control

*    LEGAL UPDATE (CA/CO/HI/NH/NM/VA/WA) 2/16/24 - These states are introducing new and/or modified bills pertaining to banning several semi-auto rilfes.  Please reach out to your representatives now.

*    TRAINING UPDATE 2/16/24 - 308 Tactical is now authorized to provide HR218 qualifications for Law Enforcement. 

*    LEGAL UPDATE (CA AMMO) 2/10/24 - In a decision this week, U.S. District Judge said the background checks to purchase ammunition in CA have "no historical pedigree," and violate the Second Amendment by treating all citizens as having no right to buy ammunition.  California cannot enforce a law requiring people to undergo background checks to buy ammunition, because it violates the constitutional right to bear arms, a federal judge has ruled.  Different than past gun related rulings, the judge also denied any appeal. As of today, CA residents can purchase ammunition without restrictions like anyone else in the country, including transporting ammunition into the state.  Full story here 

*    LEGAL UPDATE (FEDERAL USPS) 2/10/24 -  A federal judge last month dismissed the charge of illegally possessing a gun in a federal facility, because it violates the USPS employee’s Second Amendment right to bear arms. The ruling refers back to the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, a 2022 case that gave individuals broad authority under the Second Amendment to carry a gun outside their homes for self-defense. The Supreme Court’s ruling still allows for banning guns in some sensitive places, including government facilities, but the restrictions must be “consistent with this nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.”  “The Supreme Court has been clear: the government must point to historical principles that would permit it to prohibit firearms possession in post offices.”  Although this is a specific case involving a USPS employee at said facility, it does turn the wheel in the direction of future concealed carry challenges which are likely to come.  Good news.  But remember, Federal law regarding carrying in Federal Facilities, including USPS, is unchanged, at least for now.

*    TRAINING UPDATE - 308 Tactical is now authorized to provide CCW training for the state of Nevada. 

*    TRAINING UPDATE - 308 Tactical is now a certified BSIS Firearms Instructor.  We are now authorized to certify CCW Instructors for CA.

*    CA SB2 (1/16/24)  - As is the usual case in the Republic of California, the  drama continues with the latest round of attempted new gun laws otherwise known as SB2.  The law as it reads in part prohibits concealed carry in virtually every public place, including private business.  It was put on hold in December, allowed to continue shortly after in the appeals court, and days later put on hold by the same court.  As is stands today, nothing has changed with respect to places concealed carry is allowed.  Whether California wants to pursue this all the way to the Supreme Court is up for debate.  If that happens we expect this to be another new benchmark in favor of concealed carry that will apply to all states.

*    CA SB2 Preliminary Injunction (12/19/23) - As we expected, CA Federal District Judge Cormac J. Carney issued a preliminary injunction in its Carralero v. Bonta lawsuit, blocking enforcement of California’s newest ban on firearm carry for 2024. The opinion can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. This is excellent news for concealed carry next year.   Stay tuned as this will probably go all the way to the top and we expect this to set a National Standard going forward with respect to concealed carry as our founders intended.

*    We had some health issues in December and we're happy to report all is well.  Nothing more to report going forward.  We do apologize for those courses we needed to postpone.  Please reach out directly so we can assist in getting you back on track.  Thanks to everyone who reached out with concern and support.

*    We have received a new HAT supply.  Order below if you would like one.

*    Glock 17/19/23/45 Holster & Double Magazine Holster - Safariland ALS Concealment holster and Double Mag Holder buy here.  If you recently trained with us on the range and borrowed a holster, this is it.

*    We recommend using SIGNAL for secure messaging and phone on your cell phones.  Its the only app we use here on our phones. Its the only app we'll use to answer any questions about firearms or training via cell phones. https://www.signal.org/

*   Our Dynamic 360 deg pit is complete.  Our first course (Personal Protection 3) will kick off end of this month.  Defensive Handgun 1 (CCW) & Personal Protection 2 (Def Handgun 2) are prerequisites for this course.  This course is centered around vehicle fundamentals and techniques, including windshield penetration.  Yes, you will be shooting through windshields.  

*   On Friday 9/22/23 a federal judge in California on Friday declared that state's ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition unconstitutional, saying it violated the Second Amendment rights of firearms owners. This is the 2nd time it has been stuck down and subsequently appealed by the state.  The case will return to the 9th circuit for review which will be held to a new standard for how to interpret the nation's gun laws set by the U.S. Supreme court recently.  This new standard will make it very difficult for this ban to remain in effect.  Good news!  You can expect similar outcomes with upcoming CA legal challenges including:  ammunition purchasing, off-roster handguns, etc.  Stay tuned.

*   Our handheld light pick for everyday carry is here:  Surefire EDC

*   CORRECTION We introduced a great Women's (or Men's) padded concealed carry belt option in our last class that can be moved up or down from your pants beltline that works very well for various clothing options:

    Padded Inner Belt Shell (High Speed Gear)
    Slotted Belt (Nexbelt)

*    We recommend MAXPEDITION for backpacks and gear bags.  

*    Lessons Learned - This video revisits many items we cover in our CCW and advanced courses.  Stress, time and distance, the necessity of making every shot count, rethinking your primary caliber, retreat vs. advance, partner dynamics, and making the head shot count.   There are many more, but the point is clear.  Continual training is essential in protecting yourself and the ones you love.

*    Past vehicle range mishap here.  Videos are here:

Dashcam Rear View
https://youtu.be/MKCyjsndBhQ

Dashcam Front View
https://youtu.be/iKSu-2JdqKw


*    We are recommending the SIREN Self Defense Alarm for all.

*    An Excellent Defensive Firearm Use in Vancouver, WA. Our buddy John does a good job in detailing this event, as he usually does.

*    We're happy to welcome Gold Coast K9 to our ranges this month with various Law Enforcement agencies for Live Fire training with their new K9 partners!

*   GRAPHIC WARNING - A reminder that your car is part of your toolkit when faced with a deadly encounter.  Depending on your situation your primary tool may not be an option in a defensive encounter.  This video is a Law Enforcement scenario, not a civilian one.  The civilian first choice is to AVOID if possible which is not exercised here.

* We are recommending outside-home perimeter motion alarm devices for everyone.  Here are our (2) options:

YOLINK 1/4 mile Permiter system  (Audio / Cell Alarm)
Guardline 1/4 mile Perimiter system (Simple Audio Alarm Only)

* We are recommending vehicle recording in your primary vehicle. Here is what we use - 1080 FHD Dashcam. You'll need an SD card for this also.

* We've had several requests for purchasing the wet weather gear we use.  USGI ECWCS ACU GEN III LEVEL 6 EXTREME COLD/WET WEATHER JACKET.  Do your homework as prices are across the board and some are not authentic.  We use the pants and jacket.  

* Crime continues to be on the rise everywhere.  First responders include you!  Your mindset should start to include that.  Our previous newsletter included the shooting event that took place 100 feet from our classroom door.

* We've had our 6th student report stopping a deadly threat in 2023 requiring a pistol challenge - all successful outcomes with flawless technique execution.  If you haven't been taught challenge, or concealed carry holster foundational techniques, you are not ready to protect yourself and those around you. Please rethink your strategy!  We can certainly help.

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