Jacob Paulsen
Marijuana and Gun Rights: What the Hemani Ruling Means
The Supreme Court’s 9-0 Hemani ruling reshaped marijuana and gun rights. Here’s what the decision actually does, what it doesn’t, and what it means for you.
The Diligent Mindset: The Fight Against Complacency & Justification
A diligent mindset is the discipline against complacency. See how a quick trip for a soda turned into a knife fight, and why diligence has to be unbroken.
West Virginia Permitless Carry Age Drops to 18 (HB 4106)
As of June 12, 2026, West Virginia permitless carry starts at 18. HB 4106 didn’t just lower the age, it erased the separate legal rules for 18 to 20 year olds.
The Disciplined Mindset: The Long Work That Wins the Short Fight
A disciplined mindset is what separates the carrier who’s getting better from the one who’s just carrying. See what discipline actually looks like in practice.
Gun Waiting Periods Are Dumb and Unconstitutional. Florida Just Agreed.
A waiting period makes you wait to exercise a right you’ve already cleared. Florida just conceded they’re unconstitutional. Here’s why it matters everywhere.
1911 Concealed Carry: 3 Things That Make It Complicated (and How to Fix Each One)
1911 concealed carry has three real hurdles: cocked-and-locked carry, weak factory mags, and the gun’s weight. Here’s how to solve each one and carry comfortably.
Glock Bans Spread: 4 States Outlaw “Convertible Pistols”
California, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut have banned “convertible pistols,” meaning Glocks, even though Glock switches are already a federal crime. Here’s where every state stands and why the courts are likely to overturn it.
New and Easy Resources For Concealed Carriers
In the last several months we’ve been methodically working on some significant redesign and user interface changes to ConcealedCarry.com. We’ve crossed the threshold of basically done with the project and…
Ed Monk Webinar: Countering the Active Shooter With a Handgun
Join Ed Monk live on July 16 as he breaks down the real data behind active shooter events and what an effective handgun response actually takes. $5, free for Guardian Nation members.
The Determined Mindset: How the Decision You Already Made Wins the Fight
The determined mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers never actually train. See how it ended a real carjacking attempt in two seconds.
Carrying a Gun While Camping and Hiking: Practical Guide
Everything that changes when you’re carrying concealed in the backcountry — campsite selection, tent storage, law, bear defense, carry position, medical, and comms.
The Awareness Mindset: Why Most People Lose the Fight Before It Starts
The awareness mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers neglect. See how a Chicago ambush played out — and how to build awareness as a habit.
The ConcealedCarry.com Store Is Back in the Mobile App
Our mobile app just got a major update — browse the full ConcealedCarry.com store right from your phone, with category filters, sorting, and ratings.
May Is National Stop The Bleed Month: What Concealed Carriers Should Know
May is National Stop The Bleed Month. Here’s why every concealed carrier should care — and the two simple actions to take before May 31.
Armed Marine Veteran Helps Stop Memorial Drive Shooter
A state trooper and an armed Marine veteran ended an active shooter on Cambridge’s Memorial Drive in minutes. The tactical lesson is worth studying.
