Training
How 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.
3 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.
What Is The Guardian Conference?
What is The Guardian Conference? A 3-day live-fire training event near Oklahoma City featuring 24 hours of instruction for armed citizens.
Instructor Network Spotlight: Michael Howe (Southern Minnesota)
Meet Michael Howe, a Southern Minnesota firearm instructor who recently joined the ConcealedCarry.com Instructor Network. Learn his training philosophy, focus on safety and lawful self-defense, and find classes near you.
Red Dot Myths: 5 Common Misconceptions About Pistol Red Dots
Red dot myths continue to hold back concealed carriers. We break down five common handgun red dot misconceptions and explain what actually matters for defensive use.
3 MORE Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes
Three more lessons from concealed carry renewal classes: outdated or ultra-small guns, overconfidence without skill awareness, and why most carriers are curious about pistol optics but haven’t made the switch.
When Showing Your Gun Goes Wrong: Key Lessons from CCW Safe’s Defensive Display vs. Brandishing Training
Learn the critical difference between defensive display vs brandishing from CCW Safe’s legal experts. Real cases, legal principles, and survival rules.
New Video Series: Competitive Shooting Primer Now Available for Guardian Nation Members
Exclusive 9-part video series: Riley Bowman’s Competitive Shooting Primer now available for Guardian Nation members. Learn USPSA fundamentals, stage strategy, target transitions, and movement techniques from expert instruction
What Four Recent Doorway Shootings Teach Armed Homeowners
Real-world analysis of four recent doorway shootings and the critical lessons for armed homeowners. Learn when deadly force is justified, why you shouldn’t shoot through doors, and how our Door Ambush and Complete Home Defense courses can help you make the right decisions.
The Hex Drill — A Guardian Pistol Curriculum Favorite
Train shooting while moving, target transitions, cadence control and situational awareness with the Hex Drill — a 6-position Guardian Pistol Curriculum workout (min. 27 rounds).
Motor Learning and Firearms Training: Why Good Reps Matter Most
Former Marine and firearms instructor Dan Brady breaks down why completing bad repetitions during firearms training can harm performance. Learn the difference between training, practice, and testing—and why understanding motor learning is key to building real defensive skill.
Revolver Fest 2025: A Weekend of Training, Tradition, and Top-Tier Instruction
Revolver Fest 2025 brought revolver enthusiasts to South Carolina for three days of elite training, demos, and community hosted by American Fighting Revolver. Here’s my firsthand recap and takeaways from the event.
Vigilance & Fellowship: Church Security Digital Round Table
Join ConcealedCarry.com on October 9th, 2025 for the Vigilance & Fellowship: Church Security Digital Round Table. Learn from experts Steve Moses and Chris Matlock as they share strategies to protect congregations from targeted violence. Free for Guardian Nation members.
Prepared 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…
The 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.
