Statistics
How Constitutional Carry Is Reshaping America: What the Data Really Shows About Concealed Carry Permit Holders
For years, concealed carry permit numbers were the clearest, most reliable indicator of how many Americans were taking responsibility for their own safety. But that landscape has changed — dramatically.…
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They’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.
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The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way
A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.
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What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions
This report analyzes 560 armed traffic stop encounters, revealing how often citizens are disarmed, officer reactions, duty to inform accuracy, and real stories from those pulled over while carrying.
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Gun Ownership in America: Surprising Statistics and What They Mean for 2nd Amendment Advocates
When it comes to the Second Amendment and gun ownership in America, many gun people assume they’re part of a vast, unified majority. If you came up in a household…
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FBI Crime Stats Revision Disrupts Political Rhetoric
Each year the FBI collects crime data and publishes it in a public report. In September 2023, when the FBI published the final data for the year 2022 it reflected…
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Is Permitless Carry A Threat to Public Safety?
Currently, there are twenty-seven states in the country that have laws that allow citizens—not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm—to carry a handgun legally without a permit. While most of…
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Should You Search Your House For The Bad Guy?
Our homes provide us and our families with a security that we otherwise would not have. But even the best home security measures are not effective 100% of the time.…
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Determining How Many Rounds to Carry Concealed Everyday
Carrying around a gun is already a little uncomfortable. Carrying around extra magazines is even more complicated… but how important is it to have extra ammunition. How many rounds do you need to stop a threat?
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[VIDEO] 5 Carjackings – How to Increase Your Odds Of Winning The Fight
These 5 deadly carjacking incidents are full of lessons learned. We extract 5 of them and provide a video training lesson to help you overcome this ever more common violent incident.
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I Survived a Carjacking, 8 Takeaways
As concealed carriers, we have our firearm on us; knowing the odds are good, we will never have to use it. We practice and train for an incident we pray…
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Background Checks and Mass Shooters, How Did They Get Their Guns?
How Did Mass Shooters Get Their Guns? Moreover, Did They Pass Background Checks? We looked at 26 mass shootings for roughly 12 years between 2009 through 2021, in which we…
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Untold Truths About Background Checks
How do criminals get their guns? Do background checks keep criminals from getting guns? What happens when someone lies on the application to buy a gun? We must have factual…
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Right to Know: What is a Pistol Brace?
Many people are wondering: What exactly is a pistol brace? The component attaches to the rear of a pistol and rests around the user’s forearm. Also called a stabilizing brace or…
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Podcast Reaches 5 Million Downloads
When we started The Concealed Carry Podcast, we hoped we could rank amongst the highest firearms-related podcats on iTunes and Google Play. This past weekend we received statistics on the…
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