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Range Etiquette and Safety
There are a myriad of different goals for shooters attending open range time, from sporting to competition to defensive practice. While there are different reasons for shooting, everyone wants to have a safe, rewarding and enjoyable session. The Tactical Training...
Key Points of the New NJ CCW Law A4769/S3214
Hi Tactical Training Center friends! As we approach the Holiday season, our state legislature has created a series of new or newly modified laws that will affect all law-abiding firearms owners and carry permit holders. I strongly suggest that you read these bills,...
Gun Ranges That Rent in New Jersey
As an instructor who conducts private lessons, I often encounter clients that are new to firearms. Frequently these clients have a preconceived idea of what firearm they’d like to purchase. That often changes once we start shooting different firearms. When I bought my...
Defense Outside the Home
With the recent US Supreme Court ruling, there is a renewed interest in personal protection outside the home in New Jersey. More people than ever are applying for handgun carry permits. Carrying a firearm should not be taken lightly and comes with a lot of...
Best NJ Party Ideas for Family Fun & Organized Events at TTC Laser Combat in Flemington
Better than Laser Tag for Fun Family Parties and Events -- TTC Laser Combat! This is NOT Laser Tag... this is Laser Combat! An Exciting Event for the Whole Family If you’re anything like me, looking for something to do for my family involves seemingly endless internet...
Make Your CCW Application Foolproof with These Recommendations (July 2022 Update)
THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT HAS REVERSED THE NEW JERSEY STANDARD FOR THE “JUSTIFIABLE NEED” REQUIREMENT FOR CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN. The State of New Jersey has stipulated training requirements which are necessary prior to submitting your concealed carry...
How to Transport a Firearm in NJ
We receive quite a few questions from customers, especially new shooters, on how to transport a firearm and ammunition in NJ. We went directly to the source, the New Jersey State Police, and obtained the following guidance: Firearms shall be carried unloaded and...
How to Select a Basic Handgun Training Class
TTC -- New Jersey’s BEST Handgun Training This blog was created to provide some guidance for the person considering the purchase of a handgun. Handgun purchasing and education for the new or new-to-be shooter can be somewhat intimidating and even a little...
Crossover Training – Why Competition Shooting will HELP you in the long run
By TTC Partner Sam Callahan, Callahan Training Group “Competition”, “Action”, “Performance Shooting”…..there’s a lot of fancy words for it now. I’ve become known as a “Competition Shooter” in the general sense, but my full-time career is in Firearms Instruction and...
The Defensive Shotgun
As a firearms and tactics trainer, I often hear, “I like a shotgun for home defense because I can just point it in the direction of the threat.” This statement is a potentially dangerous fallacy. Without knowing the pattern of your shot shell (the measurement of your...
