As temperatures rise, many concealed carriers face a familiar challenge: how do you carry a firearm comfortably and discreetly when shorts, t-shirts, and lightweight clothing become the norm? Summer concealed carry requires a little extra planning, but with the right approach, starting with a low-profile IWB holster, you can remain comfortable, maintain proper concealment,...
The S&W Ultimate Carry J Frames
My 2024 bingo card never had a slot that would end with me carrying a revolver. With guns like the P365, I never thought I’d carry a wheel gun. Yet, as I type this, an S&W 432 UC is sitting happily in my pocket, and it has been my go-to carry gun for over...
5 Reasons To Carry A Nonlethal Option
Most people reading this blog likely carry a firearm. At the very least, it’s something you are considering. That’s great. Carrying a weapon and being trained in its operation makes you a prepared citizen. However, have you ever considered a nonlethal option? If not, you should, and I’ll give you five reasons why. 1....
Concealed Carry History – The Fitz Special
One of the most iconic concealed carry firearms of all time is the snub nose revolver. In the age where revolvers ruled, it was the preferred weapon of detectives and civilians looking to pack a punch in a small package. To this day, small, snub-nose revolvers are still extremely popular. Where did the snub...
The Sub-Second Draw Debate – Is It Worth It?
A big part of being successful in your training is training to a standard. Drills, for example, offer a time and accuracy standard. We train to meet and exceed those standards. Standards of accuracy and time allow us to perform to standard and see objective improvement. Amongst the many standards in the firearm world,...
Thoughts on the .25 ACP For Concealed Carry
Calibers come and go, and some stick around longer than others. One caliber that remains in the saddle so to speak, is .25 ACP. While it’s not a hugely popular cartridge anymore, it’s still fairly easy to find. The reason we can still find .25 ACP is because millions of .25 ACP guns were...
