concealed carry
Small Caliber, Rimfire Ammo for Self-Defense?
What philosophy is right? Should .22’s be avoided like a pawn-shop Highpoint? Or is there a case to be made for small caliber, rimfire ammo in a self-defense context? Let’s…
Pros and Cons of Concealed Carry with a Red Dot Optic
Red dot optics, also often called by the Trijicon brand name “RMR” (for the brand’s ruggedized miniature reflex sights), are becoming commonplace on range pistols, having first met wide acceptance…
Holster Retention Levels and Why it Matters
Almost exclusively my method of carrying is concealed, using an inside the waistband (IWB) holster in the appendix position. There are rare times I may carry concealed in an outside the waistband…
August, 2018 Guardian Nation Gearbox Reveal
It’s August and that can only mean one thing if you’re a member of Guardian Nation: It’s time for the monthly GN Tactical Gearbox to be sent out. Before we…
What to Look For in a Good Concealment Gun
What makes a good concealment gun? Boxers or briefs? Bikini or thong? There are more types of handguns than underwear, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what’s best.…
Introducing Travel Week, and Why I Don’t Put Gun Decals On My Car
Welcome to travel week. If you hadn’t noticed we are just weeks away from one of the most traveled weekends of the year for Americans as a whole, so we…
How to Avoid a “Justified Shooting” over a Parking Space
Recently in Clearwater Florida, in front of a convenience store, Michael Drejka shot and killed Markeis McGlockton. over an argument about the latter’s girlfriend parking in a handicapped slot. (Google…
Favorite Drills: 700 Point Aggregate, AKA The Humbler
It was at a Larry Vickers pistol class in 2015 that I first encountered “The Humbler,” a drill that has been adopted by the legendary Delta Force program as a…
10 Pro Shooting Tips, From 10 Top Shooters
What if we could compile a list of shooting tips from 10 of the top shooters in the country? Would you give it a read? Would you share it with…
1776 Glock Pistol Winner Announced!
A couple times each year we like to run sales so good that we actually lose money on many of the products we’re selling. And, to sweeten the deal even…
BONUS Episode: The CCW Lifestyle with Klint Macro
Today Riley and Jacob play back an interview they did with Klint Macro of Trigger Pressers Union and National Train a Teacher Day. Klint is big on the concealed carry lifestyle. We get into what that is, what it looks like for responsible gun owners and carriers. Klint will also be our special monthly Guardian Nation Live Broadcast Event and Q&A on July 31, 2018 at 7pm MT. Guardian Nation members can join by logging into their dashboard in the member’s area, clicking on the GN Live button, and finding the unique link to join the broadcast. 3 lucky winners will get a special prize just for being present during the broadcast!!
9th Circuit Court For Open Carry
Just two short years ago, the 9th Circuit ruled that an individual does not have the right to conceal a weapon for self-defense. Just days ago, that same court ruled…
How To Rack Your Semi-Automatic Slide [Video]
Think you can’t rack that slide? Try this. Lots of new shooters, especially women, limit their options for handguns because they think they can’t rack the slide. This essential pistol…
The Ultimate Universal Hybrid Holster Review
Probably just like you, I’m always on the lookout for a concealment holster that protects the trigger guard, has good retention, and is comfortable. I’m partial to appendix inside waistband…
Volund Gearworks Atlas Cobra Slim Belt Review
The Volund Gearworks Atlas Cobra Slim came onto my radar after I decided to ditch the traditional leather gun belt in favor of something a little more tolerable on my…
