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Introduction to Concealed Carry Belts: The Foundation of Your EDC Setup
Learn what makes a quality concealed carry belt. Discover the 5 critical features for comfort and concealment, plus common mistakes that ruin your EDC setup.
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You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for Armed Citizens from the Alex Pretti Incident in Minnesota
I wrote You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore last summer as a reminder to armed citizens that carrying a firearm changes the rules. Not legally. Morally. Practically. Permanently. Today, that…
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Best Places To Buy Ammunition Online, And A Resource Too
Find top online ammo retailers and tools to save on prices. This guide covers trusted sites to buy ammunition online, plus a resource to help you compare deals and stock before you shop.
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How to Travel Safely and Legally With a Firearm Using the Concealed Carry App
Travel safely and legally with a firearm using the Concealed Carry App. Check permit reciprocity, state gun laws, and gun-free zones before you cross state lines.
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Lesson From a Road Rage Shooting: Pride Is Not a Self-Defense Strategy
Yesterday morning, I woke up to my partner telling me she had just been sideswiped while driving the kids to school. No injuries. The car is damaged, but drivable. Everyone…
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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Three more lessons from concealed carry renewal classes: outdated or ultra-small guns, overconfidence without skill awareness, and why most carriers are curious about pistol optics but haven’t made the switch.
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There Are Monsters Among Us, and That’s Why I Carry
There are stories you read once and stick with you forever. Stories that knock the wind out of you and leave you staring at the wall, hands shaking a little,…
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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…
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What State Permits Does Texas Honor? All of Them
Texas SB 706 takes effect today, and Texas now honors all valid concealed carry permits from every U.S. state—simplifying reciprocity and opening the door to permit holders from DC, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
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3 Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes
Concealed carry renewal classes reveal surprising gaps in training. Here are 3 lessons every gun owner should learn—and why ongoing education matters.
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New York Gets Schooled: Federal Judge Says Non-Residents Can Apply for Carry Permits
“Breaking: NY court strikes down non-resident concealed carry restrictions. Law-abiding gun owners from other states can now apply for NY permits.
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Wyoming Expands Gun Rights: Concealed Carry Now Allowed in Schools, Government Meetings, and More
Wyoming just removed major gun-free zones! As of July 1, 2025, permit holders can carry in schools, and concealed carry is now allowed in public meetings, airports, and more. Learn what changed and how to stay legal.
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First Look at the Rost Martin RM1C & RM1S – American-Made Value Pistols Worth a Serious Look
Get a first look at the American-made Rost Martin RM1C and RM1S pistols—feature-packed handguns with red dot readiness, ambi controls, and sub-$500 pricing. Now compatible with the KSG Lexington holster.
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Should I Carry? The Best Answer About 24/7 Firearm Carry
That’s a comment I saw recently. It sounds reasonable on the surface. Rational. Measured. But it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of violence and what it means to be prepared. The…
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Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place
Every time I say the world is a good place filled with mostly good people, someone fires back with negativity. But this is exactly why a dangerous but good mindset…
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