Is too much gun the right amount of gun? There is a bit of a saying in the concealed carry community. Carry as much gun as you possibly can. After years of carrying and training, I’ve found this to be generally bad advice. It comes from a good place in encouraging people to carry...
How to Pick the Perfect Concealed Carry Pistol
Is there one gun that fits everyone’s concealed carry needs? Nope. But you can find the perfect one for you. Wouldn’t it be great if a gun maker came out with the perfect concealed carry pistol, the one that checks all the boxes and has every feature you can ever ask for in a...
Concealed Carry Qualifying vs. Carrying for Real
They are very different and should be treated that way. In most states, concealed carry permit applicants must not only take a class ranging from as few as four to as many as 16 hours (yes, Illinois, we’re looking at you here), they also have to put rounds down range to demonstrate at...
Join the Belly Band Groupies
How do you conceal carry without a belt? A belly band is a versatile option. As much as we all love a good IWB or OWB for everyday carry, sometimes those two options aren’t the best or just aren’t practical for the situation. What do you do then? Not carry a gun and...
The Hottest Compact Handguns to Carry Concealed
Picking a carry gun is very personal. Here are a few popular options to help narrow your search. There are hundreds of compact handguns produced every day, so how do you choose the one that’s right for you? As the firearms industry has grown, manufacturers have become more innovative and listened to feedback...
Dissecting the Draw: A Step-by-Step Guide
How you draw the gun from a holster is critical. Drawing a gun from a holster is a critical skill that too few gun owners practice enough. It’s not because they don’t want to, but rather because most of us spend a great deal of time shooting at indoor ranges where drawing from...
