concealed carry

The Tennessee Church Shooting was Stopped by a Worshiper with a Gun in the Car

By Craig Martin / September 27, 2017

Many of you have already heard the horrifying events that occurred at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch Tennessee this weekend. But what some of you may not know is how the events were ended by a concealed carrier who knew he needed to do something to stop the bloodshed.

5 Reasons You SHOULD Own an OWB Holster

By Jacob Paulsen / September 20, 2017

While I agree that in most cases IWB holsters are going to be preferable to OWB holsters there are many reasons and circumstances in which owning an OWB Holster for your firearm is necessary or handy. What follows is a review of those circumstances.

Scanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / September 19, 2017

Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…

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.

Indiana Lawmakers Looking to Join Constitutional Carry Ranks

By Craig Martin / September 6, 2017

Constitutional Carry is continuing to pick up steam across this country of ours, with Indiana looking to be the next state to attempt to bring its citizens the full right of the 2nd amendment.

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…