concealed carry

S13E13: Where’s Your Gun Right Now?…Concealed Carry Positions

By Riley Bowman / April 4, 2026

We evaluate various positions including waistband options and less common positions like cross-draw, pocket carry, and ankle carry, weighing their pros and cons to guide listeners in finding what suits their needs.

S13E10: All About Belts for Concealed Carry

By Riley Bowman / March 12, 2026

We cover key features of a good concealed carry belt, including load distribution, reinforcement methods, and the balance between stiffness and comfort. Additionally, we highlight the significance of low-profile buckles to avoid printing.

Introduction to Concealed Carry Belts: The Foundation of Your EDC Setup

By Jacob Paulsen / February 9, 2026

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.

You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for Armed Citizens from the Alex Pretti Incident in Minnesota

By Mitch Goerdt / January 27, 2026

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…

Best Places To Buy Ammunition Online, And A Resource Too

By Joshua Gillem / January 27, 2026

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.

How to Travel Safely and Legally With a Firearm Using the Concealed Carry App

By Jacob Paulsen / January 27, 2026

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.

Lesson From a Road Rage Shooting: Pride Is Not a Self-Defense Strategy

By Mitch Goerdt / January 13, 2026

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…

3 MORE Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes

By Jacob Paulsen / December 22, 2025

Three more lessons from concealed carry renewal classes: outdated or ultra-small guns, overconfidence without skill awareness, and why most carriers are curious about pistol optics but haven’t made the switch.

Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place

By Mitch Goerdt / December 9, 2025

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…

There Are Monsters Among Us, and That’s Why I Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / November 21, 2025

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,…

Prepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan

By Mitch Goerdt / September 30, 2025

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…

What State Permits Does Texas Honor? All of Them

By Jacob Paulsen / September 1, 2025

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.

3 Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes

By Jacob Paulsen / August 26, 2025

Concealed carry renewal classes reveal surprising gaps in training. Here are 3 lessons every gun owner should learn—and why ongoing education matters.

New York Gets Schooled: Federal Judge Says Non-Residents Can Apply for Carry Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2025

“Breaking: NY court strikes down non-resident concealed carry restrictions. Law-abiding gun owners from other states can now apply for NY permits.

Wyoming Expands Gun Rights: Concealed Carry Now Allowed in Schools, Government Meetings, and More

By Jacob Paulsen / June 30, 2025

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.