2020 was a year that will be long remembered by everyone for many different reasons. Unfortunately, many of them are unpleasant. The firearms and ammunition industries are amid the same chaos that many other business sectors have. Manufacturers are running wide open, while wholesalers and retailers cannot keep anything near normal stock levels on the […]
One of our Concealed Nation Extra group members, Zane, had an interesting post that we wanted to share outside of the group. It’s a quick post about his personal journey with concealed carry, realizing along the way that much better options were out there in the world of guns, holsters and other accessories. It’s important […]
Holstering a handgun is a simple task, right? Well, there is more to it than what meets the eye. Traditionally, we think, if the gun is holstered and nobody gets shot, it’s a successful task. But is it? As concealed carriers, we need to be assured that everything we practice and train for has the […]
In the new “Fundamentals of Firearms Ownership” series from Ruger, Mark Gurney takes new gun owners through the most important things to remember when handling a firearm. From safety rules and equipment, to range etiquette, to how to store your firearms, this series will give any new gun owner the tools to confidently and securely […]
I know several people who carry a handgun on their ankle. Some as a primary carry, others as a backup. They claim it’s the easiest method to carry a gun. When wearing long pants, ankle carry is considered the most concealable way to carry. But is it effective? Personally, I do not feel that ankle […]
A little over a year ago, I received the Springfield Hellcat. It quickly became my new carry gun. At the same time, I was interested in giving appendix carry a shot again. I received an all-kydex holster from Vedder Holsters and was on my way. Over the months, it was comfortable but not perfect. I’m […]
If you carry your firearm safely and correctly, you’ll ensure that you are 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 […]
The past three months, the US saw record amounts of firearm sales. Many people who never considered purchasing a gun were buying them in numbers we haven’t seen before. First time gun owners were purchasing guns and ammunition with very little firearm knowledge. I have made videos to help these new gun owners better understand […]
This article was originally published in 2015. Nobody should ever stand out in the open and trade bullets with a bad guy. The second rounds start coming in, it’s well advised to take up some stable amount of cover. But what constitutes cover versus concealment and why is one more advantageous than the other? In […]
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