Jacob Paulsen

I Just Don’t Understand Gun Disabling Devices and Locks

By Jacob Paulsen / March 21, 2019

I’m not the end all (not even close) for all things firearm and concealed carry. However, I’ve been doing this for over a decade and am lucky to rub shoulders…

Springfield Armory XDM 10mm Review [Video]

By Jacob Paulsen / March 6, 2019

If there is one thing 10mm fans around the country have been asking for, it’s a Springfield Armory XDM chambered in this venerable round. Whenever Springfield announced a new firearm…

Is Ignorance Bliss When It Comes To No Gun Signs

By Jacob Paulsen / February 7, 2019

Today I’m going to address a common question or comment I hear from gun owners and students. It generally goes something like this: If there is a no gun sign…

Caught Armed In A Gun Free Zone – Whats The Worst That Could Happen?

By Jacob Paulsen / January 31, 2019

I find far too many gun owners who read a few statutes and inherently feel that they know if no gun signs do or don’t carry the force of law. It isn’t always that simple and even many attorneys and organizations that specifically study the issues end up without a good answer to this question for a given state.

Brute Force Attack on ConcealedCarry.com

By Jacob Paulsen / January 24, 2019

As many of you know, our website, ConcealedCarry.com was down for the greater parts of January 22nd and 23rd 2019. We have been under an attack. We have tracked appx…

[REVIEW] Honor Defense Honor Guard 9mm Handgun

By Jacob Paulsen / December 18, 2018

My history with the Honor Guard started off a little rough. In December 2017 other websites reported that the Honor Guard 9mm handgun from Honor Defense was not drop-safe. After…

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways – 2018

By Jacob Paulsen / December 7, 2018

I’m pleased to announce our first ever 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. This kicks off next week on December 9th and what follows are some of the relevant details! WHAT…

Home Burglaries Turned Robberies and Violent Crimes [Infographic]

By Jacob Paulsen / November 4, 2018

It doesn’t take any research for most of us to intuitively know that our homes are common and serious targets for criminals everywhere. All the same a look at the stats may alarm even the most paranoid among us.

Barrel Blok – Everyone Should Own This Tool

By Jacob Paulsen / October 24, 2018

I’m a fairly open-minded guy and tend to look at almost all gear as having its time and its place. Rarely do I find something and think, “every gun owner…

The Argument and Methods For Tracking Your Firearm Training and Practice

By Jacob Paulsen / October 23, 2018

WHY Should You Track Your Firearm Training and Practice? Before we discuss the best tools and methods, let me begin with some reasons why I feel it is a good…

Sticky Holster Product Line Testing and Review

By Jacob Paulsen / October 19, 2018

Sticky holsters have been around for quite a while now and the brand has become established and reputable. Despite that, I’ve gone many years now essentially ignoring them. I walk past…

The Truth About Ghost Guns, 3D Printed Guns, and 80% Lowers

By Jacob Paulsen / October 17, 2018

Citizens and Politicians concerned about gun violence in America are always looking for new things that can be done. In recent months it seems that a lot of attention has…

Concerns With Concealed Carry And Winter Gloves

By Jacob Paulsen / October 3, 2018

Sometimes, even worse than having inoperable gloves, is having frozen fingers that can’t move because they are too cold. When I got to the office last Tuesday (Denver) the outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit. No amount of keeping your hands in your pockets is going to help you stay warm enough to be able to operate a firearm in that kind of cold.

Armed Citizens Are Successful 94% Of The Time At Active Shooter Events [FBI]

By Jacob Paulsen / September 18, 2018

A deeper look at the FBI Reports on Active Shooters finds that when opportunity is taken into consideration; armed citizens have an extremely high success rate at saving lives in Active Shooter events.

The Big Mistake Of Not Having A Dedicated Range Bag

By Jacob Paulsen / September 4, 2018

  One thing that all of us eventually learn as gun owners is the value and the necessity of having a dedicated and made for the purpose range bag. Sometimes…