• Here Are Three Things That Every Concealed Carrier Should Carry

    By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Disclaimer: this post is aimed at people who have not yet committed to daily concealed carry. If you already carry a gun on a daily basis, please share this article with your newbie and daily carry-reluctantamigos. The more people who carry concealed, the safer we all will be,…

  • Favorite Holsters And Carry Locations For Women

    One of the most exciting shifts I am seeing is that many more women are carrying concealed and the way they carry their firearms is changing!  With the commitment to education and training that I have seen women undertake this past year, they are carrying their firearms primarily on the body and on or in their…

  • Question: Do You Look Down Every Time You Holster/Re-holster Your Firearm?

    Some will say yes, some will say no. Does it even matter, really? Well I guess it depends on a couple different factors, the two most important being the holster you use and your clothing. For those who say “If you train enough and know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t have to look”, I present…

  • [BEGINNERS GUIDE] Single Action, DA/SA, or DAO: Which One Is Right For You?

    One of the choices the beginning concealed carrier has to make is the type of firearm to carry. The majority choose the semi-automatic or auto-loading pistol, but there is a strong minority who favor the revolver. This decision, combined with the choice of round to be used, determines the type of training required to become a…

  • [VIDEO] How To Remove The Base Plate On Glock Magazines

    “How do I get the base plate off my Glock magazine? It’s driving me nuts!!” We’ve heard it more than once, so here’s a simple way to get them off for a swap. *NOTE* In the video, we don’t use any type of barrier for the method we use, such as a piece of fabric.…

  • [VIDEO] How NOT To Shoot A Revolver

    Hickok45 shows us how NOT to hold a revolver when you shoot it. I’ve seen it myself with a .22 revolver, and the shooter got a pretty bad burn on his hand. He’s lucky he wasn’t shooting a larger caliber. Proper grip is key not only for accuracy, but for safety as well.

  • Which Round For Self-Defense?

    Which Round For Self-Defense?

    Self-defense rounds compared. From L to R; .380 ACP, 9 mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt   When we consider the choice of caliber for our concealed carry gun, we often stick to the well-known choices: .380, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9 mm, .40 S&W…

  • A Closer Look At The Revolver For Concealed Carry

    The author’s personal Ruger SP101 in a Mitch Rosen 5JR holster. Note the aftermarket grips which soak up the stiff recoil of the .357 Magnum. Extra ammo is carried in a speed strip on the belt carrier. When most new or soon-to-be concealed carriers think of a choice in handguns, the auto-loader comes to mind.…

  • New To Carrying? Here Are 5 Things To Consider

    So, lately I’ve been thinking quite a bit about conceal carry and how there are many people out there getting their permits and carrying for the first time. I thought I’d jot down some ideas that may be of help to the newbie. 1) Have total confidence in your pistol. Whatever pistol you have chosen…