concealed carry

Survey About Your Post Class Experience [BONUS]

By Jacob Paulsen / June 25, 2015

One of the most difficult things for us to gather that also causes significant improvements is information about student experiences after they complete the course. For this reason we have designed 3 surveys, each to be completed…

Nevada Drops 2 States and Adds 12 Others

By Jacob Paulsen / June 19, 2015

Earlier this month the Nevada Governor signed into law SB175 which, in addition to other changes, removed the requirement for a state to have “similar training requirements” in order for Nevada to honor their permit. On June 18th Nevada published an updated list of the states whose permits it honors

How to Get Email Updates When Your Permit Reciprocity Changes

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2015

We have about 15 instructors in 10 different states teaching in person classes and over twenty thousand past students that act as an informational network to help us stay up to speed. We also check DAILY for

Washington Begins to Recognize Kansas Permits Again

By Jacob Paulsen / June 5, 2015

Understanding that Kansas will in fact honor Washington permits from Washington residents they have once again started to honor the Kansas concealed carry permits.

Washington No Longer Honoring Permits From Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi and Missouri

By Jacob Paulsen / June 3, 2015

On June 2nd, 2015 the Attorney General’s office updated their official list based on that criteria and in doing so stopped honoring permits from Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, and Missouri. You can find the official site and list here:

Difficulty Concealing the Firearm

By Jacob Paulsen / May 19, 2015

Carrying a concealed firearm is a lifestyle change. You can’t expect to be able to move forward carrying a gun without having to make some other substantial changes to your lifestyle. What you wear and how you move during the day are both significant factors in keeping that firearm concealed.

Have You Fallen Out of Love With Concealed Carry?

By Jacob Paulsen / May 18, 2015

These series of articles titled “Falling Back In Love With Carrying Concealed” will discuss the different reasons we most often hear from people that they don’t carry their firearm. Below is a list of the different articles we will be publishing during the next two weeks.

Justified Shooters May 12th 2015 Edition

By Jacob Paulsen / May 12, 2015

We make an effort to take note of real life situations in which the shooter was justified. These stories help us remember that we are training for real life and we can’t predict or imagine where we might find ourselves when we have to act in defense of ourselves or others.

The First Breathable Holster – StealthGearUSA IWB Holster Review

By Jacob Paulsen / April 2, 2015

My favorite thing about the holster is the patent pending fabric on the back that breathes and allows air to flow. Especially in hotter weather there is a tendency for IWB holsters to get a little sweaty and nasty. This one doesn’t.

Ohio Now Recognizes Valid Permits From All States

By Jacob Paulsen / March 23, 2015

The change that effects the greatest number of people is that Ohio will now recognize any valid permit from any US state in Ohio. So if your permit was recently not honored in Ohio you now have some additional flexibility when you travel to the Buckeye State. This is also good for Ohio permit holders as Colorado and Georgia are returning the favor and will now honor the Ohio permit.

The Holster That Is Changing The Concealed Carry Industry

By Jacob Paulsen / December 30, 2014

has been working on manufacturing a new type of concealed carry holster that he promised me would change the industry. With the number of holsters already on the market I had a hard time believing that he could truly do anything unique but

Two CCW Deals for You

By Jacob Paulsen / November 28, 2014

Two coupon codes to save on your next concealed carry purchase. Follow these instructions and enjoy your savings!