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Top 5 Most-Read ConcealedCarry.com Articles of 2025
A year-end roundup of the five most-read ConcealedCarry.com articles of 2025, covering new firearms, gear insights, practical training drills, and essential gun safety lessons—chosen by our readers.
Read MoreBackyard Shooting Isn’t Just a Legal Question. It’s a Safety One.
Backyard shooting is often framed as a legal issue, but after a recent walk through my neighborhood with my kids, it became painfully clear to me that legality is only…
Read MoreGot a Gun for Christmas? Here’s What Comes Next.
Just got a gun for Christmas? Learn what to do next, from safety and training to legal considerations and responsible gun ownership basics.
Read MorePrepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan
Aisle seven, ordinary Tuesday. Fluorescent hum overhead. The checkout dings. Laura Ashley’s list is dialed for what the kids will actually eat. I push the cart. Izzy rides the front…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Common Safety Violations At The Gun Range
Discover the three most common gun range safety violations—unsafe reholstering, poor muzzle direction, and lingering fingers—and how to avoid them.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Safe Dry Fire Practice
Prevent dry fire negligent discharges with this comprehensive safety guide. Equipment recommendations, procedures, and mindset tips for safe firearm training at home.
Read MoreIntroduction to Trauma Medicine – A Critical Element of Responsible Gun Ownership
Responsible gun ownership goes beyond carrying a firearm. Learn why every gun owner should also carry and train with a trauma kit to be prepared for life-saving emergencies
Read MoreReal-World Testing Reveals Critical Safety Issues with Car Holsters
Are car holsters viable for staging a handgun in a vehicle? Are some better than others? A team recently put many of these products to the test and the results might surprise you.
Read MoreThey’re Coming for Your Car: The Alarming Rise in Gun Thefts from Vehicles
Gun thefts from vehicles are up 31% while home thefts drop. Learn why gun-free zones contribute to the problem and how responsible owners can secure firearms in cars without legal mandates.
Read MoreHow to Build Your Own Backyard Gun Range (Even if It’s Temporary)
Building your own backyard or temporary gun range? Here’s a complete guide with recommended gear, safety tips, target solutions, and real-world setup advice.
Read MoreWhy You Should Still Get a Concealed Carry Permit—Even in a Constitutional Carry State
Even in states with Constitutional Carry, there are strong reasons to get a concealed carry permit—like travel reciprocity, legal clarity, and faster gun purchases. Learn why a permit still makes sense.
Read MoreWhy More Gun Owners Are Carrying J-Frames IWB—and What Holster to Choose
Discover why more gun owners are choosing to carry Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers inside the waistband (IWB) and explore top holster options—especially the highly adaptable KSG Saratoga.
Read MoreResponsible & Prepared Summer Travel for Armed Citizens
Plan your summer road trip the smart way. Learn how responsible armed citizens can stay legal, safe, and prepared while traveling with a firearm — including laws, storage, air travel, medical kits, and more.
Read MoreHolster Safety Checklist: 4 Must-Have Holster Features (And Why Most Fail the Test)
There are so many holster review articles on the internet it’s impossible to count. Most manufacturers will claim their holster is the best, and enthusiasts have their favorite brands they…
Read More70+ Concealed Carry Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [Update]
This list of concealed carry mistakes was compiled to help firearm owners and concealed carry permit holders grow their skills and identify unsafe behavior while carry the concealed weapon and on your journey to being a prepared and willing American Gun Responder.
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