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.
Backyard 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…
Got 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.
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.
The 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.
Introduction 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
Real-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.
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.
How 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.
Why 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.
Why 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.
Responsible & 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.
Holster 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…
70+ 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.
Gun Storage Week – A Reminder to Properly Secure Your Firearms
Gun Storage Awareness Week is a timely reminder for responsible firearm owners to store guns securely. Learn why proper storage matters and how to do it right.
New Hampshire Grants Legal Shield to Gunmakers Amid SIG Sauer P320 Controversy
New Hampshire passes HB 381, shielding gunmakers like SIG Sauer from design-based lawsuits. Critics cite rushed legislation with no public input amid ongoing P320 controversy.
Spring Readiness & Refresh: A Seasonal Gear Checklist for Gun Owners
Spring is the perfect time to inspect, clean, and refresh your self-defense gear. This seasonal checklist covers everything from batteries and medical supplies to holsters and range gear—don’t head into spring unprepared.
The Hidden Risks of Strong Side Carry: Lessons from Christopher Bean
Strong side carry isn’t as safe as you think. Christopher Bean of Tactical Advantage breaks down real risks and how to mitigate them. From muzzle sweep to clothing snags, this video could change how you train. Watch it before your next range day.
Suicide and Firearms: A Responsible Conversation for Gun Owners
Most Americans don’t realize that over half of all gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides—not homicides. Learn why suicide prevention is a critical part of responsible gun ownership and what every instructor should be teaching.
North Dakota Updates Carry Laws: What You Need to Know
House Bill 1588 reflects North Dakota’s continued commitment to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners while addressing practical, real-world scenarios like police encounters. It simplifies the law without introducing new restrictions — a positive move for citizens who choose to exercise their Second Amendment rights responsibly.
National Park Week and the Importance of Preparedness
Celebrate National Park Week by staying safe outdoors—carry a trauma kit, use reliable comms like ham radios or Garmin inReach, and know your rights to carry a firearm in national parks.
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.
Arkansas Law Now Requires Gun Education In Schools
Arkansas now requires K-12 gun safety education in schools—a major win for common-sense safety, parental rights, and normalizing responsible firearm awareness.
Comfort Is the Enemy of Growth: Challenge Yourself and Your Beliefs
We all love comfort. It’s human nature to seek ease, familiarity, and safety. But as cozy as it feels, comfort is the enemy of growth. When it comes to being…
How Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]
I want to make sure whenever we make decisions on anything in life, that we make them with as much factual information as possible. In this video, I discuss two incidents in which a firearm owner had a negligent discharge due at least in some part to the holster they were using. Don't worry, in both incidents, the subject survived and did not sustain any serious injury.
Evacuation Considerations for American Gun Owners
No neighborhood or home is immune to risk of fire and if you needed to evacuate what are some considerations when it comes to your firearms? What to do with your guns in an evacuation.
What is CPTED, And How Can It Make Your Family Safer?
Practice and implement the principles of CPTED because they are great for reducing the appeal of your home to criminals. But, while we are at it, I want to mention a couple of other things that you should be doing in addition to the aforementioned practices.
How Concealed Carry Good Guys Don't Get Shot By Responding Police
I have on several occasions ended up in long discussions with other professionals and law enforcement officers about the concept of CCWers getting OR NOT getting shot by responding officers…
How To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A Bad Guy And Then Shoot Them
If you have been through any gun safety course ever you have probably heard a variation of an industry-standard safety rule along the lines of “Know Your Target and Beyond.”…
Why You Shouldn't Keep the Gun On the Night Stand
Your firearm storage plans in your home need to revolve around gun safes. When a firearm is properly stored in a gun safe it is secure against various dangers including burglars and little children. Quality gun safes also protect the contents from flood and fire. Many gun safes can be opened quickly and stored in places where one would feel they need emergency access to the firearm.
Motorcycle Accident – My First Emergency Trauma Response
I'm not a professional medic but my training did come in handy when I responded to a motorcycle accident on Highway 285 in Denver last week. Here are some simple takeaways to consider.
5 Safety Strategies For Facebook Marketplace Meetups-Your Guide to Secure Transactions
In the wake of an incident in Peoria, Illinois, where a routine Facebook Marketplace meetup turned into a life-threatening situation, the need for comprehensive safety strategies during online transactions is…
Guide to Prescription Safety Glasses – Options and Recommendations
In this article, we focus on the options available, both good and bad, for shooters who wear prescription glasses. When shooting, protecting your eyes is very important. Seeing your sights…
Understanding the Current Gaza Conflict and the Importance of Awareness
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has once again brought the Middle East into the global spotlight. With the recent unprecedented assault by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on…
Watch, Man Shot During Reckless Live Fire Handgun Training—Exploring the Myth of ‘Realistic' Training
Some in the firearms training world believe in the notion that taking unnecessary risks leads to more realistic and effective training. However, this belief rests on shaky ground, as it…
Surviving the Storm: A Gun Owner's Guide to Disaster Preparedness
In a world of unpredictability, where nature's fury can strike without warning, I cannot overstate the importance of being prepared for natural disasters. For gun owners, this readiness takes on…
National Preparedness Month: The Gun Owners Role
It seems like each month is ‘national this or that month,' and it's pretty hard to keep track, even if you wanted to. So, in case you weren't aware, September…
How to Establish the Habit of Concealed Carry
As well intentioned as you may be, carrying a concealed firearm may not be a part of your everyday lifestyle. If you want to establish the habit of carrying concealed you must first understand how habits are formed and broken
6 Required Behaviors To Stop Negligent Discharges – Follow These Like It's Religion
A few years ago I worked on and our company published a significant research study of 300 Negligent Discharges. We looked at publicly available news stories occurring over a 24-month…
When Dry Fire isn't “Dry” – Somehow a Live Round Ended up In My Mag
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn't disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
Taurus Issues Safety Notice for GX4 Handguns
Taurus issued what they refer to as a “Safety Notice” for their popular new GX4 handguns. According to Taurus, the issue is that under some circumstances, if dropped, the GX4…
Homeowner Survives Home Invasion Attempt-What's Your Home Security Plan?
A thoughtful, tactically sound approach to how, when and to whom you open the door to your home is important to a proper home defense strategy. We've seen a variety…
Delivery Driver Kidnapped and Assaulted—Strategies to Stay Safe as a Food Delivery Driver
Pizza delivery and taxi drivers used to be the target of criminals who wanted fast cash. Now, that people mostly pay electronically, drivers aren’t carrying cash. However, that doesn’t mean…
Nothing in This House is Worth Dying For
Part of a good home security strategy involves making your house look uninviting to criminals. Posting signs that display surveillance or monitoring services like ADT, Brinks, Vivint, Lorex, etc. is…
If you can't call 911, who can you call? Man Bleeds to Death Waiting on Hold With 911
A young husband and father bled to death after sustaining an accidental gunshot wound while driving home from work. As if that isn't sad enough, the man called 911 but…
Man Shot and Killed by Police Responding to Wrong Home
According to a statement from New Mexico Department Public Safety, a terrible series of events led to police shooting and killing of a homeowner in Farmington, New Mexico. The incident…
The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Constitutional Carry
Do you live in a state where no permit is required to carry a concealed firearm? Do you want to carry a gun under your state's permitless/constitutional carry law and…
Man Disarmed And Shot With Own Handgun in Parking Lot
According to WSB 2 News, a man lost his life last week, when he chased after the person who disarmed him inside a Dunkin' Donuts store. I think we can…
Don't Invite Criminals to Target You and Your guns
Before you put another sticker on your vehicle, stop and consider what type of information you're providing to strangers who see it. I'm not blazing into any unfamiliar territory with…