Beginners Guides
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By Luke McCoy via USA Carry One pistol that almost all former military recognize is the Beretta 92, also known as the M-9. The Beretta 92 (M-9) is a single action/double action pistol that has four basic conditions (4, 3, 1, 0). At condition 1, considered a pistol that is ready to be used, the…
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Cat and Whitney are at it again, this time giving great information on what to expect for both physical and mental responses when dealing with a threat. Be sure to visit their Facebook page and Website for more information. During a life-threatening encounter, the body and mind can react in a variety of ways. In…
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This is a 4-part series submitted by reader Steven, where he takes us through his journey to becoming a firearms owner. Read Part 1 here Maybe you, or someone you know is considering becoming a gun owner for the first time. I very recently started to consider the idea of owning a firearm for home defense…
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Reviewing a lot of the news articles this week, I ran into a surprising number of concealed carry cases that revolve around the parking lot. Whether it’s a potential robber attempting to stick up a person leaving a shopping plaza or just a confrontation that took place, concealed carriers have a lot to consider when…
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So you’re a concealed carry virgin. We’ve all been there, and many of us probably had an anxiety-filled first time out into the world as an armed citizen. What is it going to be like while carrying out and about? What should I look out for? Will anyone notice? Is my Glock showing? It’s a…
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With Idaho passing permitless concealed carry recently, they became the 9th state in the Country to allow this. That’s a lot of people under the no-permit carry umbrella. But what about training? Should they still do it / seek it? In reality, many states with permit requirements do not have any requirements for training. Some simply…
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As a website dedicated to carrying concealed, we’re given a lot of opportunities to see different types of holsters and carry configurations. That’s great — we don’t all go for the exact same thing. There’s only so much you can learn about a holster from first glance. Every concealed carrier should use a holster that…
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Let’s not get too crazy here, but there are things that every person, who is carrying a firearm, should be doing in preparation for daily carry. It’s something that should never be taken lightly, and we should be doing all we can to be a proficient and safe as we possibly can. Here are 9 things…
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As funny as the name sounds, it’s a very useful draw in certain situations. Steve of Sentinel Concepts shows the world how to perform the Count Dracula Draw, and when it makes sense to use this type of draw in a defensive situation. It’s not the first time I’ve seen this demonstrated, but this is hands-down the best…
