• [VIDEO] 10 Tips for Working with First Time Shooters

    There’s a saying I heard years ago that has always stuck with me.  “The worst three firearms instructors are boyfriends, husbands, and fathers.” I began thinking about it and realizing how true it is.   Typically, its due to a lack of information because they aren’t as well versed as they think regarding shooting.  While…

  • POLL & GUIDE: Do You Look Down At Your Holster When Holstering Your Firearm?

    Making sure that a holster is clear when holstering your firearm is important, but is it enough to just assume that it’s clear? The truth is, you can’t say for certain that nothing is in the way unless you physically take a look. Fight me all you want, but these are the facts of life.…

  • Will Your Magazine Spring Weaken If Kept Loaded For Long Periods Of Time?

    Many of us don’t keep magazines loaded for very long, since we’re going to the range and shooting on a regular basis. Sometimes, though, we’ll store fully loaded magazines in a safe or other areas in the house. The question on many people’s mind; Will the spring of the magazine weaken over time if I…

  • [VIDEO] Father And Son Lose Their Lives After Father Struggles To Chamber Round

    It’s been over 6 years that we’ve been doing this and when the topic of carrying with a round in the chamber comes up, we always say the same thing; do it. I’ve been surprised at how many people decide not to carry with a round in the chamber, and the reasons are numerous. Many…

  • [VIDEO] When Compliance Works, And When It Doesn’t

    I’ve always thought about different scenarios. Playing them through my head to see what decisions I’d make in those moments. Sometimes, compliance is the way to go, but of course this always isn’t the case. It’s also up to each person. Are you going to comply with the bad guy’s demands, or are you going…

  • Why You Should Keep Your Carry Gun Stock

    By John Boch via TTAG and republished here with permission If you want to “upgrade” your recreational plinking or competition shooting guns, have at it. Hot-selling handguns, shotguns and rifles all have a wide range of unique aftermarket parts and accessories available. However for your carry guns, the old saw about keeping it simple, stupid…

  • Poll And Commentary On ‘Round In The Chamber Or Not’

    I’ve been following the page A Good Guy With A Gun since close to the beginning, and noticed a poll that they did over the last few days. The question: To Carry Chambered, Or Not? Out of 1,300 votes, here’s how things ended: Since the beginning of Concealed Nation, we’ve always encouraged people to carry…

  • Things I’ve Learned While Flying With A Handgun; Tips For The Armed Traveler

    Flying with a handgun in your checked luggage doesn’t have to be a nightmare, and it usually isn’t. There are, however, a few things that should be taken into consideration when you’re doing this. After flying with handguns for a few years now, here are a few things that I’ve learned to help make things…

  • I Made A Huge Mistake While Carrying My Gun. Learn From My Experience.

    If I mess up, I’ll fess up. This one is a hard pill to swallow for me, because I’ve written articles on this topic before and I didn’t take my own advice. I can’t find the article right now, but it’s out there, and it’s been discussed in numerous articles over the years. Here’s what…