• Options For Those Who Can’t Carry Concealed At Work

    Funny enough, I remember working for a firearm manufacturer that wouldn’t allow employees to carry on the job. Even though there were people who worked for that company that didn’t like guns and didn’t carry concealed — even though it was a permitless process in my state — you could just about guarantee that in…

  • Jacketed Hollow Points Or Full Metal Jacket — Which Should You Carry And Why? (Reader’s Q&A)

    It’s almost the end of the year already! For Concealed Nation fans, it means looking forward to a whole new list of original articles and content to keep you on the cutting edge of tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your concealed carry lifestyle. For us editors and writers, however, it means cleaning out the…

  • 5 Things You Should Immediately Do When Pulled Over By Police While Carrying A Firearm

    We have an updated, comprehensive article on what to do when you’re pulled over while carrying a firearm. Check it out here! The traffic stop while carrying concealed is a topic that we’ve covered extensively in the past, and it still brings questions from people who are new to concealed carry. There is a nervousness…

  • *WATCH* Numerous Examples: Carry With A Round In The Chamber

    There is sometimes a debate about carrying with a round in the chamber, as some people don’t because they are just starting out. While we want people to be comfortable with the firearm they are carrying, it should be a considering factor to carry at all… In other words, carry the way you feel is…

  • The Top 5 Excuses NOT To Train *WATCH*

    Robert over at TTAG recently shared a video that was published on YouTube by user Thunder Ranch, and it discuses their Top 5 Excuses NOT To Train. They hit them pretty square on the head, and we want to hear from you to see if you use any of these excuses not to train. We…

  • Concealed Carry And The Holiday Season – When Waistlines Meet Waistbands, Part I

    As a concealed carrier, calories count. An inside the waistband holster with a concealed carry micro-compact or sub-compact pistol is sure to add at least an inch and a quarter to the waistline. When that competes with Aunt May’s turkey, hilarity ensues. What are some holiday considerations you take as a concealed carrier? There’s more…

  • Great Question: If You Notice, Should You Tell Someone That They’re Printing?

    By Sam Hooper via The Truth About Guns One of the biggest aspects of concealed carry that people worry about — especially new carriers — is printing through their clothing. Some people obsess over how much they print, fretting about the tiniest impression made by their EDC gun and carry holster. As most concealed carriers come to…

  • Accidental Felon: 5 Serious Gun Crimes Most Gun Owners Have Never Heard About

    In a Country filled with gun laws, it’s best to know what you’re up against before you wind up in any sort of trouble. Staying on top of the laws can be challenging, but it is important to make sure that you’re as educated as possible. While we may not agree with them, they’re on…

  • What Sweat Does To Your Concealed Carry Handgun

    If you make the daily habit of carrying a concealed handgun, it’s very likely your gun and holster gets soaked in sweat. On the daily, it’s really not much of a serious consideration. However, we should take a look at what sweat can do to a concealed carry handgun — both superficially and otherwise. Sweat…