• If You Carry A Firearm, Watch This Quick Video On Preparedness: Are You Really Prepared?

    Think you’re ready for the unthinkable? Our friend Dan, TheFireArmGuy, talks about a conversation he had recently with a person who used their firearm in self-defense. It brings up many questions, and those questions should be answered by each of us who carry a firearm.

  • [VIDEO] Do You Practice For Close Range Attacks?

    In this video, we see somebody who definitely has close range response down for concealed carry.  It’s great to see stuff like this but if we’re perfectly honest — do we ever need to be at that level? In general, the first priority in concealed carry is simply doing it safely.  Safety is reinforced or…

  • The Definitive Guide To Air Travel With Firearms

    By Melody Lauer via melodylauer.com | Republished with permission I’ve been flying with guns on and off for ten years. It’s not a complicated process but it’s one of those things that can cause considerable stress for those who haven’t done it before. Not to mention the ever changing guidelines and restrictions can make the process…

  • Revolver Reloading: Speed Loaders, Clips, Or Speed Strips? Help Us Weigh In…

    There’s three basic varieties of speed reloading options for revolvers: speed strips, full-moon and half-moon clips, and regular speed loaders.  Regular speed loaders are usually designed for a specific class of revolvers and are designed to quickly reload the entire cylinder all at once.  Full-moon clips reload the entire cylinder and are often meant to…

  • Beginner’s Shooting Posture Versus Experienced — We All Look Awkward Starting Off, But What Have We Learned Since?

    At some point in our lives, we began shooting guns.  Maybe it was an aunt or uncle who took us out skeet shooting when we were kids.  Maybe it was a boyfriend or girlfriend that made that first excuse to the shooting range.  And in some cases, it’s the legitimate fear of being hurt or…

  • [VIDEO] More Discussion On Concealed Carry In Active Shooting Environments

    Concealed Carry Magazine writer Kevin Michalowski tackles the very complex topic of handling an active shooter environment from the perspective of a concealed carrier.  Based upon the recommendations of the Department of Homeland Security, for an active shooter environment, participants are encouraged to run, hide, or fight. But beyond that, there are a couple crucial…

  • [BEGINNERS] Will You Fire Immediately If You Draw Your Gun? The Answer Is Clear, Right?

    There are some out there who will tell you, “If I am ever forced to draw my gun, I’m pulling the trigger.” A word of advice; don’t listen to these people unless you want to have a good chance of sharing a jail cell with them. In the video above, TheFireArmGuy talks about this very…

  • Make Sure Your Wardrobe Won’t Kill You While You’re Carrying

    A reader named Adam sent us a picture along with his realization of what was going on with a certain article of clothing, and how it played a part with his concealed firearm. Luckily, he caught the problem while at home and not out and about. Adam writes: Had a very interesting realization about wardrobe…

  • BEGINNERS: Practicing One-Handed Shooting Is Important And Here’s Why

    By Robert Farago via The Truth About Guns It’s a handgun. Not a “hands gun.” As anyone who’s tried to get a two-handed grip on a small revolver will tell you, a pistol is designed to be used with one hand. Yes, there are any number of handguns that can be shot comfortably and more accurately with two…