There can be a lot of questions when it comes to purchasing or selling a firearm in Arizona, so we’ll try to address a few of them here. Let’s start with the most common event, purchasing a firearm from a licensed FFL (Federal Firearms License). First, you’ll need to be 18 years old to purchase … [Read more...] about What to Know When Buying or Selling a Firearm
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Lessons Learned at Timberline Firearms
It has been six years since we opened Timberline Firearms & Training. Our goal was to provide the community with a safe place for people to train on, purchase and practice with firearms. The motto we live and work by is “Safe and Responsible Firearms Ownership.” We’ve learned a few things along … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned at Timberline Firearms
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home
Considering Guns as Gifts
‘Tis the season of gifts and giving. Some of you may be considering the gift of a firearm for a loved one. Wait, is that even legal? The first question on the ATF form 4473 asks “Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form … [Read more...] about Considering Guns as Gifts
Managing Risk in Your Life
Every action we take in our lives includes an element of risk. Both consciously and subconsciously, we constantly evaluate those risks and then modify our behavior. The result is a risk level that we as individuals are comfortable with. Daily activities as simple as crossing a street are … [Read more...] about Managing Risk in Your Life
When Practice is Fun
Marksmanship is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, your accuracy, speed and familiarity will diminish. The solution is simple: practice, practice, practice. While it may be difficult to get excited about doing dry fire drills at home, there is an alternative that is both fun and allows you … [Read more...] about When Practice is Fun
Are You a Hero?
Recent events at a mall in Indiana may have you asking yourself questions like, “Could I have been the hero in this event?” “What would I have done if I were there?” “What have I done to be prepared for the worst kind of human behavior?” On July 17, a deranged individual walked out of a shopping … [Read more...] about Are You a Hero?
Safety is Priority One with Firearms
There are four fundamental safety rules that apply to all firearms, all of the time. Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper developed these rules to keep you and those around you safe. They are: Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the … [Read more...] about Safety is Priority One with Firearms
Managing Risk in Your Life
Every action we take in our lives includes an element of risk. Both consciously and subconsciously, we constantly evaluate those risks and then modify our behavior. The result is a risk level that we as individuals are comfortable with. Daily activities as simple as crossing a street are … [Read more...] about Managing Risk in Your Life
What is EDC?
In this increasingly unsafe world, we as individuals need to adjust our behaviors to better ensure the safety of ourselves and our loved ones. We first need to be “situationally aware” of our surroundings, actively observing what is going on around us and looking for possible threats. Threats can be … [Read more...] about What is EDC?