concealed carry

Top 5 Best Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits

By Joshua Gillem / December 30, 2020

Not all state’s concealed carry permits are created equal. Your state’s permit may not provide you with reciprocity in the states you visit most. So why not get a non-resident…

2020 is Coming To a Close, Here’s What We Got Done

By Joshua Gillem / December 29, 2020

This year has been a roller coaster for so many of us not only across our great nation, but across the entire planet. And even while it seemed to drag…

Self-Defense Against the Mob Has Changed

By Joshua Gillem / December 21, 2020

Self-defense against a mob has changed. It used to be that you could effectively defend yourself against a perceived mob threat with deadly force if you were attacked. Now, as…

Steps to Take if Discomfort Prevents You From Carrying

By Joshua Gillem / December 18, 2020

It’s a big change to go from not carrying a gun for most of your life up until this point, to actually sticking a piece of metal in your pants…

Is it Okay To Use A Cheap Holster?

By Joshua Gillem / December 17, 2020

There is a lot of shaming that goes on in our industry. And, just so we’re all on the same page I consider you to be a part of our…

Two Places I Carry My Gun that Gets Me Strange Looks

By Joshua Gillem / December 11, 2020

Okay, let me say it early on, I don’t walk into a place and say that I’m carrying a gun. That would defeat the purpose of concealed carry and retaining…

Two Gun Stories We Can Learn From

By Joshua Gillem / December 8, 2020

Sometimes we see news stories that highlight what not to do when you’re a gun owner or carrier of a concealed gun. It’s always a delight, or not depending on…

New Gun Owner? What To Do Next

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2020

So are you one of the new gun owners that have joined our ranks this year? If you are, you’re not alone because there are estimates that say there are…

Ammunition Background Checks May be Back on the Menu In Florida

By Joshua Gillem / December 3, 2020

History almost always repeats itself. It may not do it the exact same way because different people do things differently, and a lot is dictated by the technology of the…

The Hidden Dangers of Removing Your Gun in the Car

By Joshua Gillem / December 1, 2020

If you’ve been reading our articles or listening to the podcast for any period of time now, you’ve likely heard at least one of us say that car holsters (and…

Pros and Cons to Suppressor Usage

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2020

What are some pros and cons to using a suppressor? Well, we’ve never really gone too far into depth on the topic of suppressor ownership and I figured it’d be…

The 2020 Concealed Carry Black Friday Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow (for Certain People)

By Joshua Gillem / November 25, 2020

This abomination of a year has flown by, at least to me, at warp speed. Thankfully it’s almost over. What do I mean? It seems like just yesterday I was…

Concealed Carry VS Open Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 23, 2020

Most folks opt to carry their guns hidden under the concealment of their clothing, which is also my main method of carrying. This means that you’re walking past hundreds of…

Why and How to Meet People At The Shooting Range

By Joshua Gillem / November 12, 2020

I believe that having like-minded friends will be getting more and more important as time goes on. I also believe that one of the best places to meet like minded…

Firearm Items to Buy, Just in Case

By Joshua Gillem / November 5, 2020

The week drags on after election and it’s looking more and more like the people who want to confiscate guns will be put in office. I’m not going to name…