• This Guy’s First Date Ended With A Shootout

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA — First dates are sometimes special, and sometimes they can be somewhat of a nightmare. And sometimes, apparently, they can lead to you needing your gun to defend yourself. A man named Tikoyo Lamonz Reeves had met a woman on a dating website, and the two agreed to meet up. Reeves invited her…

  • Should You Carry Your Firearm While At Home? Here Are 4 Reasons Why We Say Yes

    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…

  • Felon Pops Hood And Pulls Out Gun During Road Rage Incident, Is Shot Dead By Off-Duty Officer Now Facing Heat

    The off-duty officer in this story isn’t facing charges, but that doesn’t stop people talking about right and wrong. The incident started over a parking spot. So trivial, yet small things will set some people off. The two exit their vehicles and start a verbal altercation. It turns bad in a hurry when the man…

  • 10 Common Concealed Carry Mistakes To Avoid

    This is a guest post from Dieter Heren, owner of saltwaterandgunpowder.com, a site devoted to hunting, fishing, and shooting. He can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. None of us are perfect. We all make mistakes from time to time, it’s how we learn. However, making mistakes when concealing a firearm can have serious…

  • Appendix Carry: A 4-Week Challenge To Try And Change My Hatred Into Love

    Anyone who has been with Concealed Nation for a good amount of time is probably somewhat aware that I haven’t been a fan of appendix carry. We’ve had a few discussions about it, and I’ve always come to the same conclusion. The article below explains my concerns. Recently, I was on a trip with Luke…

  • Gun Range Etiquette – A Helpful Guide To Range Time

    As a companion guide to our Gun Shop Etiquette, we thought it could helpful to provide a similar guide for etiquette at the gun range. Whether you’ve never been to the range, are a casual range shooter, or you go so often people think you work there, we believe this guide can provide some helpful…

  • Stuck At Home: Can You Honestly Say You Carry Under Quarantine?

    The picture above is one that I just took. Yes, I’m carrying appendix, but that’s a whole other topic. I’ve never been a fan of having my gun sit somewhere close by while I’m working in the office. I’d rather have it on me. There really isn’t anything more convenient. This ‘quarantine’ is starting to…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Bersa TPR9

    For years, Bersa has been producing affordable pistols that suit the working man’s budget. The popular Bersa Thunder in .380 ACP and the polymer frame Bersa BP9CC come to mind when considering well made pistols for concealed carry. In most cases, these pistols can be purchased for under $300. I own both of those models…

  • Gun Shop Etiquette: The Do’s & Don’ts While Shopping For A New Gun

    For most of you, a trip to the gun shop is like a child walking into a toy store; you want to try everything and take them all home with you. However, as much as we would like them to be, gun stores are not the same as toy stores. There are both spoken and…