• Honor Guard 9mm by Honor Defense: A Well-Refined CCW Pistol Worth Looking At

    Say hello to a brand new pistol manufacturer, Honor Defense LLC, and their first line of products that will be available December 2015. Visit Honor Defense at their Website and Facebook page. We had the chance to meet Gary Ramey, President of Honor Defense LLC, while at the range with some great brands during the latest…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Astra A-100: Is This Barebones Sig Sauer P229 Knock-Off Worth It?

    The Astra A-100 was produced for use by the Spanish military.  During its reign as the primary sidearm of Spanish military forces, it got a decent reputation for being a reliable combat pistol.  Chambered in 9mm, the standard magazine capacity is 17 rounds — which makes it a very well balanced pistol for traveling into…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Walther PPS 9mm Review For Concealed Carry

    The Walther PPS, chambered in 9mm, has been out on the market since 2007.  The PPS in Walther PPS stands for “Police Pistol Slim” — an odd way of saying they designed it for concealed carry for law enforcement.  We’ve previously reviewed the Walther PPS earlier this year but we felt an additional review would…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] CZ-75D PCR Compact 9mm

    The PCR in CZ-75D PCR stands for “Police Czech Republic” because it was designed to suit the needs of Czech police officers.  And it certainly appears to have been designed well for that purpose.  With a barrel length of 3.8″ – it’s significantly shorter than the full-size CZ-75B.  And with a standard magazine capacity of…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm

    With this review, it’s a first of it’s kind on Concealed Nation. We have not one, but two reviewers of the same firearm. I know, it’s exciting! In the video above, Brandon shares his views on the firearm and in the article below, shellshocked will share his. It’s the best of both worlds! We’d like…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 S&W

    Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in 40 S&W. A popular firearm for concealed carry, let’s break it down and see how it holds up. M&P Shield Form Factor Dimensions The M&P Shield, chambered in .40 caliber, has an overall length of 6.1″ and a…

  • [VIDEO] Glock 43 vs. Glock 42 Review

    Firearm comparison videos are great. Awesome firearm comparison videos are even greater! With the addition of the new Glock 43 single stack 9mm to the Glock family, many have wanted to see a solid side-by-side comparison between that firearm and the Glock 42. Well, look no further. Not only does GY6vids provide us with a…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Taurus Curve Review For Concealed Carry

    The above review of the Taurus Curve comes to us from our new friend Andrew at GY6vids. Andrew has amassed over 250,000 YouTube subscribers and continues to be a powerful force in the industry. Check out the video above if you’re interested in the Curve and how it works, as Andrew does an excellent job…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Glock 43 Review For Concealed Carry

    “Brandon, WHEN are you going to do the Glock 43 review? What’s the hold-up?!” In anticipation of the G42 last year, we were the first in the world to provide everyone with a review. So, what the heck happened this year with the G43? In a nutshell, it’s all my fault. And maybe a little…