concealed carry

What You Don’t See Can Kill You

By Matthew Maruster / July 15, 2022

** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of…

New Jersey & California Remove Unconstitutional Requirement From Concealed Carry License Process

By Matthew Maruster / June 27, 2022

Last week, the Supreme Court released two monumental legal opinions. In one, SCOTUS affirmed that words in the Bill of Rights actually mean what they mean. In the other, the…

Let Freedom Ring—SCOTUS Affirms Right to Bear Arms Outside the Home

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2022

The United States Supreme Court released their opinion in the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. To say this 6-3 ruling is significant in the…

Knowledge, Skills and Gear—What is Most Important?

By Matthew Maruster / June 22, 2022

From a self defense, everyday carry (EDC) point of view, knowledge, skills and gear are important components to preparedness. What should be your priority, given we have limited time and…

Have You Done These 3 Things to Your Holster? You Should.

By Matthew Maruster / June 14, 2022

So you got a new holster for your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Here are three things that you should absolutely do before using it. Oh, and if you haven’t done…

Interstate Travel: Understanding Article 926A of FOPA

By Jacob Paulsen / June 8, 2022

If you are traveling through states that otherwise don’t honor your permit(s) then you can either attempt to research and follow that state’s law relative to the transporting and vehicle possession of a firearm or you can just follow the requirements of 926A which you know protect you anywhere.

Shooter Ready Challenge, May 2022

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2022

May 2022 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

Only The Best | Concealed Carry Staff’s Favorite Gear — May 2022

By Matthew Maruster / May 16, 2022

Each year, the staff of Concealed Carry select a single product to feature in this post. Each one of us included our favorite product, and the reason for choosing it.…

Guide for Concealed Carry in a Shirt and Tie

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2022

If you work in the business world under the obligation or expectation that every day you will come to work wearing a nice shirt and tie then this article is for you. I have had past students tell me that they can’t carry a concealed weapon every day because they have to wear a tuck-in shirt. This should not be a barrier to carrying your gun

Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

Shooter Ready Challenge, April 2022

By Matthew Maruster / April 19, 2022

April 2022 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

Amazing – Concealed Carry Applications up over 500% in this City

By Matthew Maruster / April 4, 2022

An article in Philidelphia Magazine reported staggering numbers related to the number of concealed carry permit applications filed in 2021. Quite frankly, it’s a number that anti-gunners like Arizona Senator…

Shooter Ready Challenge, March 2022

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2022

March 2022 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

Must See! Senator Tells Victims – Just Stay Home

By Matthew Maruster / March 30, 2022

Earlier this month, Arizona Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Lupe Contreras made a comment that was so awful that most wouldn’t believe it had they not seen the video. Arizona…

Varda Introduces – Comfortable Concealed Carry Clothing in Contemporary Styles

By Matthew Maruster / March 24, 2022

I recently became aware of Varda Concealed Carry and its clothing products. Varda says their line balances concealment with exceptional comfort and style. I tried out a polo shirt and…