Firearms Ownership
EDC Throw Down: What Some of us Are Carrying, Right Now
So, I asked a few of our guys to go on the record about what they’re carrying on them right now (or on a daily basis). This is always good…
Read MoreWhy You Should Read Your Owner’s Manual
I’m a dude. And, I admit, I’m one of those guys who’d rather put together a piece of furniture or something without reading the owner’s manual for that thing, whatever…
Read MoreDecoding The Ammo Box: A Primer For New Gun Owners
Decoding what’s on the end of the ammo box: a primer for new gun owners So you got a new gun, and now you need some ammunition. Making a choice…
Read MoreDoes Home Owners Insurance Cover Your Firearms?
This is a question I sometimes receive from students. Firearms are expensive and if they were to be lost to a fire, flood, or theft the owner could be out…
Read MoreSmall Caliber, Rimfire Ammo for Self-Defense?
What philosophy is right? Should .22’s be avoided like a pawn-shop Highpoint? Or is there a case to be made for small caliber, rimfire ammo in a self-defense context? Let’s…
Read MorePros and Cons of Concealed Carry with a Red Dot Optic
Red dot optics, also often called by the Trijicon brand name “RMR” (for the brand’s ruggedized miniature reflex sights), are becoming commonplace on range pistols, having first met wide acceptance…
Read MoreHolster Retention Levels and Why it Matters
Almost exclusively my method of carrying is concealed, using an inside the waistband (IWB) holster in the appendix position. There are rare times I may carry concealed in an outside the waistband…
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Good Concealment Gun
What makes a good concealment gun? Boxers or briefs? Bikini or thong? There are more types of handguns than underwear, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what’s best.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider the AR-15 For Your Home Defense Gun
The capabilities and limitations of the AR-15 are generally misunderstood by most people. I am not going to rehash the whole semi-auto vs fully auto, or the ridiculous ‘military-grade’ label…
Read MoreReactive, Shoot-Through, Self-Healing Targets from Newbold [VIDEO REVIEW]
While at the USCCA Expo this year, I paid a visit to the Newbold Targets booth. The booth was incredibly busy the entire Expo, but I was able to make…
Read MoreWhy Practice One-Handed Shooting?
In my classes, I ask the shooters if they ever shoot their handgun using a one-handed grip. Across the board, around 35%-40% say they have done a little one-one handed shooting. When…
Read More10 Pro Shooting Tips, From 10 Top Shooters
What if we could compile a list of shooting tips from 10 of the top shooters in the country? Would you give it a read? Would you share it with…
Read MoreTakeaways From the Ohio Triple Guardian Pistol Course
Late last year we started to roll out our Guardian Pistol Course curriculum. This past weekend, Riley and I taught the class at Impact Shooting Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Not…
Read MoreHow To Draw From Your Concealed Carry Ankle Holster
Ever think about carrying your firearm on your ankle? Under certain conditions, and for some people, it may be a great option. Frankly, few instructors are familiar with the method,…
Read MoreHow To Train If You Don’t Carry With A Round In The Chamber
Please note that all of us at concealedcarry.com, to my knowledge, carry a gun with a round in the chamber. Furthermore, we always recommend that if you’re comfortable carrying a…
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