Safety
Off Body Carry: What Do You Have to Overcome
Off body carry is gaining popularity, but it comes with real trade-offs. Here’s why we treat it as a last resort and what to weigh before you rely on it.
Read More1911 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCarrying 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.
Read MoreS13E18: Carrying in Your Vehicle – Best Practices & Biggest Mistakes
Riley and Jacob are here to talk about carrying a gun while in your vehicle. What do people get right? What do they often get wrong? What sorts of things can make your life easier and more capable of defending while in and around your vehicle?
Read MoreHow to Clear and Fix Common Handgun Malfunctions
Learn how to identify and clear Type 1, 2, and 3 semi-auto handgun malfunctions. Master Tap-Rack and double feed clearance before your life depends on it.
Read More3 Applications of BarrelBlok for Law Enforcement and Military
Learn the three key applications of BarrelBlok for law enforcement and military training: safer academy instruction, safer at-home dry fire for qualification prep, and safer scenario-based training to reduce negligent discharge risk.
Read MoreTop 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.
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