One of the first warnings I give to new concealed carriers is that they should be prepared to be less comfortable than when unarmed. It quickly becomes apparent that carrying a gun for self-defense is a bit of a hassle. But some people are surprised. Few people carry concealed consistently, because after a while the […]
Wondering how easy it would be to lose your permit? I’ve spent the last several hours reviewing state statutes for about 35 of the 50 states and basically they are all extremely similar. There are variances in the wording but for the most part from state to state, based on my research, the ways you […]
Until recently, New Mexico and Louisiana had honored each other’s concealed carry permits. That has now changed. Now residents of New Mexico will no longer be allowed to carry concealed in the state of Louisiana, and vice versa. As of a few days ago the NM and LA state government sites show the updated lists […]
The efficiently you can move your body, the effective you will be in a fight. Staying, or getting, physically fit is important on many different levels for the average person, but especially so for someone who carries a firearm for self-defense. A well-conditioned body increases muscle control for better accuracy and recoil management, […]
While South Carolina residents have been allowed to carry in both Nebraska and Minnesota for a while, only this year have residents of both states been allowed to carry concealed in South Carolina with their home state’s concealed carry permit. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, residents of Minnesota and Nebraska will now have […]
The next Guardian Nation Live Broadcast brings you Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Spaulding draws on 36 years of experience working as a police officer in multiple areas of law enforcement from correctional officer, to CSI technician, to firearms instructor. Since leaving law enforcement behind, Spaulding has been teaching how to better fight with a […]
