Legally Armed in Detroit

Fox2 Detroit Media Appearance: Rick Ector Discusses Case of Redford Man Who is Being Charged For Warning Shots

by Rick Ector April 17, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Last night, I was interviewed by Fox2 Detroit’s reporter Andrea Isom. She wanted to know my thoughts and opinion about the Redford man who is being criminally charged for issuing warning shots from his firearm while allegedly being under an imminent threat of great bodily harm or death. Watch the video below to see the [...]

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Next Media Appearance: Bar Stool Discussion/Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) – Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

by Rick Ector April 17, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentialed Firearms Trainer based in Detroit Michigan, will make his first appearance on the “Bar Stool Discussion” tomorrow night on the Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN).The show starts at 9:00pm EST. The hosts, Doc Wesson and Mark Vanderberg, will be interviewing me on the NRA’s Annual Meeting and [...]

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Last Media Appearance: Rick Ector Discusses Trayvon Martin Case On "The Charlie Langton Show" – April 13th

by Rick Ector April 17, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

This past Friday morning – April 13th, 2012 – I made another appearance on the “Charlie Langton Show” on station WXYT at radio frequency 1270 AM. I did two live segments. I was interviewed remotely, as I was in attendance at the NRA’s Annual Meeting is St. Louis.During the two segments over the air we [...]

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Rick Ector On "Cam & Company Show" During 2012 NRA Annual Meeting

by Rick Ector April 17, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentialed Firearms Trainer based in Detroit Michigan, made his 16th appearance on the “Cam & Co. Show” last Thursday night during the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO.During the show, they discussed armed citizen reports out of Detroit, gun rights, and self-defense. It was an awesome [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Carry Your Handgun Every Day

by Rick Ector April 10, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: While it is true that merely taking a CPL Class will give you some “soft” skills, such as awareness training and mindset conditioning, your odds of remaining safe will be maximized if you carry a handgun EVERY day. We do not know the day or the hour when a predator [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Always Know Where Your Handgun Is Located

by Rick Ector April 10, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Your firearms should treated with as much attention as you would with a child. You should be aware of its location at all times. Personally, I endorse always wearing it; it’ll always be close by – if needed – and you’ll always know where it is located. Any time that [...]

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Personal Protection Tip: Learn How To Identify A Predator

by Rick Ector April 5, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Personal Protection Tip: Your ability to stay safe will be largely dependent on your ability to recognize a predator. There is a reason why there isn’t a picture by the term “bad guy” in the dictionary. He can look like anything. As such, do not gauge the worthiness of one’s character by his physical attributes: [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Practice Safely drawing Your Handgun From Concealment

by Rick Ector April 5, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: If you carry a concealed firearm, you will need to practice how to safely and quickly draw it from your holster. Depending on where you actually carry it, you will need to remove garments out of the way (e.g. shirt, coat, skirt, or dress), or open the housing (e.g. fanny [...]

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Personal Protection Tip: Always Lock Your Vehicle’s Doors

by Rick Ector April 4, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Personal Protection Tip: An often overlooked safety tip is the act of locking your vehicle’s door promptly upon entering it. Don’t make it easier for a carjacker to make you his next victim by allowing him to merely snatch your door open while you are stopped at a traffic signal. For many owners of newer [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Maintain Healthy Personal Relationships

by Rick Ector April 4, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: If keeping your CPL is important to you, maintaining healthy relationships will others will be key. If you are currently involved with someone and the romance is rocky, you should make an effort to smooth it out or end it. The quickest way to lose your CPL is to be [...]

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[Video] Rick Ector Appearance on NRA’s "Cam & Company"

by Rick Ector April 3, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentialed Firearms Trainer based in Detroit Michigan, made his 15th appearance on the “Cam & Co. Show” last Friday night.During the show, they discussed an incident in which a 75 year-old Detroit resident used his rifle to successfully defend his home against three armed home-invaders. Watch the video [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Advise Family And Friend To Abstain From Practical Jokes

by Rick Ector April 3, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: A fundamental rule for safely operating a firearm is to “Always be sure of your target and what is beyond it.” As a practical matter, of course, a person who legally carries a firearm should never shoot at a perceived threat until he has confirmed it visually. As a precautionary [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Buy A Gun-Safe For Your Vehicle

by Rick Ector April 2, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: A portable “GunVault” (i.e. car safe) is a necessary accessory to safely and securely store your firearm while you are visiting a Pistol-FREE Zone or utilizing valet services. This solution is a preferable option to merely stashing your pistol in the glovebox. Many designs can either be bolted to your [...]

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Name That Firearm Safety Violation: Lee Byung Hun

by Rick Ector April 2, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

In the following photo, which fundamental firearm safety rules, if any, are being violated?If you can’t see the image, visit our Detroit Michigan CCW Class blog site.About The AuthorRick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school – Rick’s Firearm [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Michigan’s CPL Is Recognized in 39 Other States

by Rick Ector April 1, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: A CPL issued from the state of Michigan is our nation’s most recognized concealed carry permit. Currently, it is recognized in 39 other states. Please keep in mind that firearm laws can vary widely. As such, you will need to do your homework before visiting other states while armed. Pay [...]

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Next Media Appearance: The Cam & Company Show – March 30th, 2012

by Rick Ector March 30, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentialed Firearms Trainer based in Detroit Michigan, will make his 15th appearance on the “Cam & Co. Show” tonight.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detroit, MI – March 30, 2012 – Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentialed Firearms Trainer and gun rights activist based in Detroit Michigan, will be [...]

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Personal Protection Tip: Always Keep An Eye On Entrances and Exits

by Rick Ector March 26, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Personal Protection Tip: One way to enhance personal safety when away from home is to pay attention to entrances of venues that you visit. For one, when entering a location, take a quick glance around and see if everything looks “normal” before committing yourself to actually being there. Many unsuspecting patrons of businesses have unwittingly [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Only Use Defensive Ammo (JHPs) In Your Handgun

by Rick Ector March 26, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: If you legally carry a handgun for personal protection, it should only be loaded with defensive ammunition: Jacketed Hollow Points (JHPs). JHPs are designed to stop in the initial target via the expansion of the bullet which dissipates the bulk of its energy as it makes contact. As a consequence, [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Accumulate Cash To Retain Lawyer And To Post Bond

by Rick Ector March 25, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Concealed Pistol License Tip: If you are ever forced to defend yourself against a predator, you will probably be arrested pending the results of an investigation. Thus, you should make a concerted effort to save up enough money to retain an attorney and to post bond if it is available to you. The exact dollar [...]

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Personal Protection Tip: Only Vote For Candidates Who Support Community Safety

by Rick Ector March 25, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Personal Protection Tip: An often overlooked safety tip is to pay attention as to whom we place our trust to represent us. The people that we elect at all levels of government have a grave responsibility of both ensuring that our communities are safe AND not obstructing our ability to protect ourselves. For example, do [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Have A Pre-Existing Relationship With An Attorney

by Rick Ector March 25, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: If you legally carry a firearm, you NEED to have a pre-existing relationship with a criminal defense attorney. If you are ever forced to defend yourself against a predator, the last thing you need to be worrying about is who is going to represent you and protect your rights. Preferably, [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Don’t Drink Alcohol While Carrying Concealed

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 23, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tips: As a CPL-holder, your blood alcohol content (BAC) must be less than 0.02 while you are carrying a concealed firearm. For most people, this limit will be reached with consumption of one beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of liquor. Thus, do not legally carry a concealed firearm [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Don’t Drink Alcohol While Carrying Concealed

by Rick Ector March 23, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tips: As a CPL-holder, your blood alcohol content (BAC) must be less than 0.02 while you are carrying a concealed firearm. For most people, this limit will be reached with consumption of one beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of liquor. Thus, do not legally carry a concealed firearm [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Don’t Drink Alcohol While Carrying Concealed

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 23, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tips: As a CPL-holder, your blood alcohol content (BAC) must be less than 0.02 while you are carrying a concealed firearm. For most people, this limit will be reached with consumption of one beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of liquor. Thus, do not legally carry a concealed firearm [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: A Presiding Religious Official Can Allow Concealed Carry In A House Of Worship

by Rick Ector March 22, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: Although a church or house of worship is a Pistol FREE Zone in Michigan, it is legal for CPL-holders to conceal carry pistols in them if they have permission from the presiding religious official. I strongly suggest getting the authorization in writing. After all, if it became a necessity to [...]

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: During A Traffic Stop IMMEDIATELY Disclose You Have A CPL

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 20, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Michigan Concealed Pistol License Tip: If you are ever stopped while in a vehicle, either driving or as a passenger, you have a legal duty to IMMEDIATELY inform the officer that you have a CPL if you are armed. If not armed, it is still a good idea to make the declaration. It is within [...]

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Last Media Appearance: Rick Ector On The Charlie Langton Show – March 20, 2012

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 20, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Earlier today, Tuesday – March 20th, 2012 – I made my second appearance on the “Charlie Langton Show” on station WXYT at radio frequency 1270 AM. I did three live segments starting at the 7:00am hour. During the three segments over the air we discussed an upcoming decision expected from the Jackson, MI County Board [...]

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Next Media Appearance: Rick Ector On The Charlie Langton Show Tomorrow

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Tomorrow morning – Tuesday – March 20th 16th, 2012 – I will make my second appearance on the “Charlie Langton Show” on station WXYT at radio frequency 1270 AM. My appearance starts at 7:00am. During my appearance, Charlie Langton and I will discuss an upcoming vote by Jackson County (MI) to decide whether it’s employees [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #235

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #234

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #233

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #232

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #231

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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[Video] Michigan CCW Classes in Detroit Michigan: Testimonial #230

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 19, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

View this video clip to hear what a student has to say about the CCW/CPL class training we provide in the greater Detroit Michigan area.Visit our Detroit MI CCW Class page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCCWIf you do not see an embedded video above, visit our Michigan CCW Class channel on Youtube.Rick Ector is a National Rifle [...]

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Media Appearance: Rick Ector on "True Purpose Development" w/Dr. Princess Odilia

by Rick "9mm" Ector March 15, 2012 Legally Armed in Detroit

Earlier tonight, I was a guest on Dr. Princess Odilia’s Internet Show entitled, “True Purpose Development.” On the show, we talked about crime in Detroit, public safety, gun rights, personal protection, and crime control.Thus, if you live in Detroit, work in Detroit, or visit Detroit, you should listen to this show to learn how to [...]

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