concealed carry

Nevada Now Honors the Michigan Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / November 17, 2015

Nevada has amended their official list of what state permits they will honor by adding the state of Michigan. Michigan has stood up to the requirements of requiring training and of requiring both a clean criminal and mental background.

Cold Weather Carry Concerns

By Steve Beckstead / November 17, 2015

I learned and reconfirmed several ideas about cold season carry. Enjoy the time of year. Do not let your awareness falter due to too much holiday celebration! Evil never takes holidays and may target you and yours. Stay prepared, as wolves don’t hibernate.

Concealed Carry Jackets For Winter

By Damon Thueson / November 17, 2015

Senior Instructor Damon Thueson is with Ron again looking at more options for winter concealed carry.

Chicago Concealed Carry Holder Kills Armed Robber

By Jacob Paulsen / November 5, 2015

An armed robber with a past criminal history is now dead. After attempting to rob a store Mr Gildersleeve got into a heated exchange with a customer who felt his life was being threatened. He fired on the robber and killed him.

CPL Holder Shoots Back After Being Mugged

By Jacob Paulsen / October 29, 2015

In Detroit earlier in October 2015 a man was sitting at a bus stop waiting for his bus when he was approached by three armed criminals who demanded he hold still or die. They proceeded to take his money. Excited by their loot they were…

Concealed Carry Holder Saves Woman and Children From Violent Car Jacker

By Jacob Paulsen / October 22, 2015

The driver, despite being assaulted refused to give up control of the car while she shouted “My kids are in the car, my kids are in the car.” Witnesses said the suspect wrestled with the woman at one point dragging her from the car to the ground but she got back in the car fighting for control.

Concealed Carry Permit Holder Assaulted And Disarmed

By Jacob Paulsen / October 9, 2015

The firearm carrying citizen went into a store bathroom and was followed by another man who attacked him with a punch in the face. When the firearm owner fell to the ground the attacker stole his firearm from him and turned it on the gun owner.

[VIDEO] Concealed Carry Leather Vests from Roma and Kakadu

By Damon Thueson / September 21, 2015

Damon and Ron review two different jackets that work great for concealed carry. In the video description on YouTube we include the links to the manufacture’s websites as well. Remember, you need to

Concealed Carry Reciprocity: The Patchwork of Fifty States

By Jacob Paulsen / July 7, 2015

Because states have such unique processes and qualifications for citizens to obtain permits, states are less likely to feel that they can honor permits from other states. As an example…

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.