If you’re interested in becoming a concealed carrier, walking into the gun store can be a real wild ride. Each gun clerk is going to have a slightly different opinion on what makes a great first concealed carry handgun. It’s up to you to decide what works right for you. A big problem, as I […]
Defensive Gun Use While Protecting Family
The easiest way for my family to go Christmas shopping is if we all go to the mall at the same time, split up, and convene back at a set time. This gives the kids an opportunity to fan out and pick out gifts for their friends at school and sports. As a concealed carrier, […]
Why Should You Never Say ‘Gun’ While Interacting With Police — Reader Questions And Answers
Recently we got an email from a long time reader concerning a police interaction he had while carrying concealed. The matter concerned less of the interaction with law enforcement and more of the proper way to address the fact that he was carrying a concealed handgun. I just picked up a car at the car […]
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 […]
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 […]