concealed carry

Thinking You’re a Hero, The John Wayne Syndrome

By Matthew Maruster / September 13, 2017

The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is challenging in many ways but at the top of the list is understanding the decision to intervene or to exclude yourself from an external encounter in order to safe the life of a stranger. How will you make that decision?

Mom Pulls Gun In Fight Over School Supplies

By Craig Martin / September 11, 2017

A story out of Detroit, Michigan has been making the rounds on social media depicting a mother pulling a gun on a group of women who were arguing with her daughter. What most depictions do not speak to is why the mother could have been so compelled to pull out her gun in the first place. Well, today we’re going to take a look at the why and not just the how.

Got Light? | Reviewing the PL2 Valkyrie From Olight

By Matthew Maruster / September 5, 2017

There is no question that weapon mounted lights are not only popular with the military or Police Officers working the graveyard shift but civilian gun owners as well. I have…

Most Popular Holster Materials

By Joshua Gillem / August 23, 2017

There are literally tons of different types of holsters from even more manufacturers. Most of the companies who make these concealed carry holsters stick to one or two different kinds…

West Virginia Now Honors the Wisconsin Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 22, 2017

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia announced that mutual recognition of concealed carry permits has been established between West Virginia and Wisconsin. Wisconsin already informally recognized the West Virginia permit but this formal agreement between states grants that those with permits from Wisconsin can now also carry in West Virginia.

A Response From Our Pistol Winner, And Why Guardian Nation Rocks

By Joshua Gillem / August 21, 2017

Below is what Earl, member of Guardian Nation and the lucky winner of our pistol called “American Sig” had to say about things: Attached is a picture of me as…

Lessons Learned: Two Person Armed Defense training with Rob Pincus

By Terry Nelson / August 16, 2017

Most folks that take self-defense seriously and carry a pistol on a daily basis have trained and continue training on an individual level. But have you combined your live fire…

Concealed Carry Clothing – Concealment and Comfort?

By Jacob Paulsen / August 9, 2017

The Goal of any CCWer is to carry the largest gun with the highest ammo capacity they can lawfully conceal in the most tactically available position possible. Sadly, for many…

North Dakota: Constitutional Carry Now in Effect!

By Craig Martin / August 7, 2017

For those of our readers that live in or are planning on traveling to the Roughrider state, we have good news for you and your everyday carry. Constitutional Carry is now in effect.

Don’t Fidget With Your Gun, Or You Could Shoot Someone

By Joshua Gillem / August 3, 2017

I apologize for the click-bait title, but it’s true. And it’s exactly what had happened last month after a concealed carrier was having a difficult time with the positioning of…

Is Violence Ever Justified?

By Matthew Maruster / August 1, 2017

With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is part of our everyday life; and it is not unique to humans. Every form of life…

Funeral Attack Stopped By Concealed Carrier?

By Craig Martin / July 26, 2017

A nightmarish car attack hit a funeral in South Carolina last week. Now new reports are indicating the carnage may have been stopped by a concealed carrier and their handgun.

Defensive Sight Review: See All Open Sights on a Glock 27

By Matthew Maruster / July 26, 2017

Over the past year or so, I have made it my mission to investigate many different options for self-defense pistol sights.  There are several intriguing designs I have tested and…

Beyond the Gun: Overview Of A Street Encounters Class

By Annette Evans / July 20, 2017

When you think concealed carry and self-defense, what do you have in mind? For most people, it’s about the gun. What gun to carry? How to carry it? How to…

Gun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 | Gem or Junk?

By Matthew Maruster / July 18, 2017

Some people who have shot the FMK 9c1 Gen 2 have deemed it the ‘American Made Glock’ and the company itself has made some pretty bold statements about how well…