Beginners Guides

At the beginning, I knew nothing. Like all of us. We research, we learn, we talk with others about their experiences, and we do the best we can to stay educated and make proper decisions. That’s right; relationships are just like concealed carry. You’re not going to get it right the first time. Probably not…

Our friends at Legal Heat give us a state-by-state look at each state’s gun laws to find out if you have a duty to inform an officer that you’re carrying a firearm. The interactive map further down in this article and it’s information was compiled by Phil Nelsen, who is an attorney and expert in firearm…

With those hot summer days upon us, we’ve been getting a lot of Facebook questions about how safe it is to keep a gun locked up in a car. Many of the questions relate to whether or not the ammunition will self-ignite or whether a round may go off in the chamber. Let’s dispel a…

DISCLAIMER TO OUR LEO FRIENDS: This article is not meant to offend or insult anyone in law enforcement. It is meant to apprise the readers of their constitutional rights. Like all law enforcement, while in uniform you are an actor of the state. However, when you take off the uniform you are also a citizen…

It’s not as bad as this one, but it’s still bad. A concealed carrier found his bum feeling like it was on fire after torching one off while holstering his firearm. The holster was a hybrid holster, made with a flexible backing that can be manipulated while holstering. The blurry part in the middle of…

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…

The armed citizen community and industry has taken more serious notice of emergency medicine in recent years and for good reason. As it relates to saving a life, any American adult is more likely to do so with good medical training and gear than a firearm and firearm training. The objective of today’s article is…

The surge in gun sales and the increase in first-time gun owners has led to a significant rise in the need for concealed carry insurance. Fortunately, there are several excellent concealed carry insurance options available that provide essential support during challenging times. Picking the best concealed carry insurance and legal protection are critical for responsible…

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…