Beginners Guides

By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com More Americans buy guns for self-defense than any other reason. And why not? A firearm is an excellent tool for defending life and limb. Estimates of successful defensive gun uses vary wildly, but even the lowest number is astounding (around 70k per year). If you’re new to…

I’ll be the first to admit, I’m far from perfect. My wife would tell you otherwise as she tells me I have a complex where I think I’m always right. Where does that come from? It comes from my insane character trait of wanting to know everything about a subject I care about. Buying a…

By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Choice is a good thing – except when it isn’t. Ever seen someone standing stock still in front of the spaghetti sauce section of their local supermarket? Like that. You can also find analysis paralysis at your local gun store, where blank-faced first-time customers confront hundreds of choices. Salesmen [sometimes]…

To most avid concealed carriers, traveling with your firearm can be an annoying and troublesome task when crossing State lines. Most career carriers have the necessary permits to travel to and through most States without worry. However, for those who only hold their State of Residency’s permit, many precautions and steps have to be taken…

Double Action revolver grip and trigger engagement.  Trigger control is one of the fundamental elements of shooting. Combined with grip, stance, sight alignment and breathing, you must master trigger control to shoot accurately, quickly, and with confidence. If you carry a double-action revolver, DA/SA semi-auto, or DAO semi-auto, you will have a trigger which is…

By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com As discussed in a previous article, carrying a gun outside the home is a bit of a PITA. Unless you use the right carry system, it can be physically uncomfortable. Either way, you have to ID and avoid gun-free zones and disarm accordingly. You run the risk of someone glimpsing your gun and…

For most people, beginning their day is a routine. It’s a set schedule of activities that includes showering, eating, and dressing for the day. When incorporating concealed carry into your daily plan, your routine can be a little more difficult and problematic. There are many factors to consider when having to include your chosen daily…

By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com We ran a Question of the Day asking the number of ammunition magazines (“mags”) a pistol owner should own. That’s a matter of debate and personal preference. In terms of new shooters carrying semi-automatic pistols (handguns that accept magazines), I recommend a minimum of four: two for practice…

DoubleTap Defense .45 ACP. Length 5.5″, height 3.9″, thickness 0.665″. Weight, approximately 15 oz. Capacity 2. On Concealed Nation, we emphasize the importance of carrying every day. We learn from news accounts that an emergency can arise at any time. You can be at home watching TV, driving in your car, walking your dog or taking…