Concealed Carry Certification Classes (CCW)
The number of concealed carry permit holders in the United States has soared to more than 12.8 million, according to the Washington Times. If you’re considering getting your concealed carry [...]
How to Avoid Being a Casualty of the Summer Heat
By Shawn Whittington, Senior Instructor As an EMS worker and instructor at both indoor and outdoor training facilities, I have seen countless cases of heat emergencies. When the temperature [...]
Tips & Tricks for Travel Safety
By: Paul Hein, Risk Management Consultant & Senior Instructor A quick Internet search may provide helpful safety tips for first-time travelers, business travelers or college students, but [...]
The Rules of Firearms Safety
By: Shawn Whittington, Senior Instructor Due to several recent news reports involving deaths caused by negligent firearm discharges, I wanted to discuss firearms safety. April 4, Ware County GA: [...]
3 Things Women Need to Know When Buying a Handgun
By Tim Pirruccello, CCW Program Director & Lead Instructor As 88 Tactical’s Concealed Carry (CCW) Program Director, I get a lot of requests for firearm recommendations. One frequently asked [...]
Tourniquets No Longer Considered Last Resort Treatment for Life-Threatening Bleeding
By Shawn Whittington, Senior Instructor An injury on a shooting range, a motor vehicle accident, a child running through a plate glass door, and even an animal bite are all injuries I have [...]
The Benefits of Learning Survival Skills in the Winter
By Terry Barney, Senior Instructor Most people are hesitant to take 88 Tactical’s Survival Skills courses in the winter. I can understand that line of thinking, to a point. However, if you focus [...]
