There is a lot more to choosing a concealed carry handgun than if it looks cool and comes in at the right price point. In fact, we would urge you right now to look at neither price nor aesthetics while choosing a handgun you intend to carry on you every single day. Your concealed carry […]
Because we’re a resource for beginners entering into the practice of carrying a concealed handgun everyday, we get a lot of first time opinions and anecdotes relating to that first time. The first time is unique to the individual. Not everyone comes from the same background when it comes to firearms. People get into carrying […]
Handgun? Check. Holster? Check. Permit? Check. Alright, you’re ready to step outside into the great big world with your concealed carry handgun legally attached to you. There’s just one problem: you’re setting yourself up for failure. That’s right. Even though you are doing everything right — using a high retention holster, carrying a handgun, and […]
Read ‘Essential Self-Defense Law Part II: Appropriate Force’ Here Read ‘Essential Self-Defense Law Part III: Maintain Innocence’ Here I am not an attorney, nor do I propose to offer legal advice of any kind. I am, however, a gun writer and trainer that has become propelled to pen this article because I see an incredible […]
Carry Right And You’ll Be Negligent Discharge-Proof Something that gives all concealed carriers and firearms enthusiasts a bad name is a negligent discharge. Few things give the gun-grabbers as much ammunition – pardon the pun – as reports of people injuring themselves or others with a negligent shooting. People can’t carry guns safely, they’ll say, which is […]
If this past election has shown us anything, it’s how people’s perception of the world can be incredibly skewed because of social media. Social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, and others often have a way of distorting the way we portray ourselves to others. Plenty of simple disagreements or arguments have devolved into absolute crap […]
I have been asked several times about what is needed to get a CCW permit. People are interested in the process of obtaining a permit however I don’t think they truly understand the deeper issues it entails. Simply getting a CCW permit is viewed as the first step for one who wants to carry a […]
A concealed carry handgun has to fit on your body without being seen. There are limits to how far one can go. You have to take into consideration the following: Your body type (i.e. tall, curvy, heavy, short, skinny, etc.) The size of the gun you intend to conceal The curvature of the location you […]
“See first with your mind, then with your eyes, and finally with your body” – Yagyu Munenori If there is a single element of mindset that seems to truly separate those who take self-defense seriously from those who don’t it is the mental visualization of possible defensive scenarios. This mental activity is called by a […]
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