• What To Do If You Get Called Out By Another Gun Owner

    What you don’t know can hurt you. It’s a simple truth that we gun owners can become hardened to. The toughest pill to swallow is when someone calls you out for something and they’re right. In the interest of saying I’m not immune, I’ll relay a little story. One time I was taking an AR-15…

  • What To Do If You Get ‘Flagged’ By Another Gun Owner

    This topic came up from a Concealed Nation reader who asked us via our Facebook page what he should do if he gets flagged by another gun owner while at the range. For those unfamiliar, the term ‘flagged’ refers to when a gun owner inadvertently points his pistol in an unsafe direction — sometimes at…

  • 6 Gifts For Under $50 That Are Perfect For Any Concealed Carrier

    Concealed carriers know: ain’t nothing free when it comes to firearms. Training, ammunition, magazines, cleaning equipment, permit fees… And let’s not forget the handgun itself. That’s why we’re helping out our concealed carriers working covertly under the Christmas tree. Here’s a short list of 6 items that any concealed carrier could use — and all…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Sig Sauer P250 – ‘Gone With The Wind’ Edition

    In another review, I discussed a recent purchase and test of the Sig Sauer SP2022. The SP2022 marked Sig Sauer’s first move towards a polymer-style pistol. The P250 marked its first true step towards complete pistol modularity. If you’re like any concealed carrier I’ve ever met that gets a funny look on his face after…

  • Why You Should Never Drop Test A Loaded Gun

    August, 2017. First online reports surface on social media that a commercial Sig Sauer P320 was able to fire on its own when dropped at a specific angle onto the ground. Initial reports suggested that a Dallas police department had officially told its officers that they were not authorized to carry the P320 due to…

  • 5 Times When It’s Okay To Sacrifice Size For Concealment

    I live in a state that heavily supports the individual’s right to carry a gun. This makes carrying concealed a lot easier because if I accidentally show or print, it’s not a big deal. More importantly, because so many people carry and use firearms, there’s no stigma attached to seeing a gun peeking through on…

  • What Your Concealed Carry Handgun Can’t Do

    Most modern concealed carry handguns coming out to market are extremely capable. They’re tested for everything from dropping on concrete to distance shooting out to 25 yds. There’s a lot of work that goes into bringing a concealed carry handgun out to market — and it’s not lost on the concealed carriers who choose those…

  • Are Extended Magazines Worth The Hassle For Concealed Carry?

    Not too long ago, a friend of mine that owned a P320 started carrying those extended 21-round magazines. His P320 was a Carry model. With a standard 17-round magazine, the Carry model stood out on the waistband. With the 21-round magazine inserted, it looked like the Alien was attempting to breach his side. Is an…

  • How Many Rounds Do You Have For Your Primary Concealed Carry Handgun?

    This isn’t just a question for people who carry concealed handguns everyday but more of a general question. We’ve gotten this question in our inbox countless times and figured there needs to be an article to address it. It’s not just the number of magazines you carry on your person or in your car or…