Beginners Guides

Out of the thousands of questions we’ve seen on Concealed Nation, this question is easily in the top five most asked. What is the best handgun for beginners? The number of new people coming into firearm ownership is increasing at an all-time pace. In fact, if current gun sales are any indication, we may have more…

Over the last few years, pocket carry has become an increasingly popular method for concealed carry. This is mostly due to firearm manufacturers making better micro and sub compact guns fit for pocket carry. However, the holster industry has done an equally great job in developing pocket holsters that make this form of carry one…

Congrats! You’ve decided to make the choice to become a legally armed concealed carrier! I know, you want to go charging headfirst into this like a red-hot bullet. However, let’s hit the breaks for just a moment and go over some basic but very important staples to carrying concealed for the first time. This article…

We have an updated, comprehensive article on what to do when you’re pulled over while carrying a firearm. Check it out here! DISCLAIMER: Before proceeding, please note that the information below has been gathered from numerous reputable sources with real-life experience on the topic. The information is intended for educational purposes only. This page does…

I was taken aback during a conversation with someone I had just met, after we learned that each of us carries a firearm. For the purposes of this story, we’ll call him Don. Don is a 30-something financial adviser with a well-kept beard and an infectious personality. We began to talk after he had overheard me talking…

Picking out your first handgun can be exhilarating. The excitement of having your very own conceal carry gun, a tool that you will use to protect your life and loved ones, can feel like a noble right of passage. Even if we were given one from a friend or family member previously (all done legally…

At times in our lives, official contact with police is inevitable. Whether it’s getting pulled over for a broken tail light, traffic accident or something else altogether, it’s going to happen once in a while. One question that pops up a lot, and usually relates to traffic stops, is this; If I’m pulled over, do…

One of the questions that we hear a lot, and hear different answers for, is “Should you carry your firearm while at home?” The short answer is yes. At the time of this writing, Americans are quarantined at home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many Americans home now more than ever, this is a…