3 Situations, 3 Concealed Carry Choices — Are You Ready?
September 3, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
In this article, we’re going to give you three actual situations that have occurred. We’ll give you the outcome of those events on the last page so you can see how the person actually responded. Your job, as a concealed carrier, is to answer for yourself what you would have done and then compare it…
What Does Brandishing Mean? And Why You Should Never Do It…
September 2, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
There are going to be tense days. You’ll eventually run into someone who isn’t paying attention or just very extremely violent and rude. It doesn’t matter. Your concealed carry pistol stays concealed and in its holster until you are one hundred percent certain you intend to use it for your own self-defense. Letting someone know…
Are You Gripping Your CCW Pistol Correctly?
September 1, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
Shot placement and grip are not related. As long as the trigger is pulled, the bullet doesn’t care how your hand grips your gun. That said, for fast follow-up shots, tight shot placement, etc., grip does come into play. No concealed carrier plans on taking down his target with the first round. We always…
How To Safely Purse Carry
August 31, 2015 | by Hannah Dustin
Purse carry is convenient. When I first began carrying a S&W M&P Bodyguard revolver, the easiest place to keep it was in my purse. My purse carries a bit of everything in it. And I knew instantly that fishing around in my purse for a revolver wasn’t a good idea - so I got a…
Arkansas AG States Open Carry is Legal
August 28, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
According to the Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, as long as you don't plan on using a handgun illegally, then open carry on your person and in a vehicle is legal per to Act 746 of 2013. She gave her opinion on Act 746 of 2013 in a letter while trying to clear up confusion for gun owners…
[REVIEW] Taurus Millenium G2 9mm Sub-Compact Striker-Fired Carry Pistol
August 28, 2015 | by Ben Findley
The newly-designed Taurus Millenium G2 9mm sub-compact carry pistol appears to be a gem among some rough stones. The G2 is a replacement for the Millenium Pro model. There are quite a few rumblings about Taurus guns and some are not open to even discussing related current information and products. Before I address the G2,…
Top 5 Firearms For Home Defense
August 27, 2015 | by Michael Jenkins
With self defense a perennial topic of conversation in the 2nd Amendment community, it's time once again to talk about the top five firearms for home defense, as presented in a neat slide show. We recognize, of course, that any top-five/ten/twenty list of firearms is the result of a great deal of subjective, personal opinion.…
Why You Should Always Be Carrying
August 26, 2015 | by Michael Jenkins
Let's talk everyday carry. And let's try a novel approach in doing so. Let's eschew discussion of concealed vs. open carry. Let's avoid arguing about what the best carry piece is, or which carry system is best. And please, for the love of all that's good and right in this troubled world, let's not revive…
A Rundown of “Duty To Inform” Laws in All 50 States
August 25, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
By James England – Republished with Permission from Concealed Nation. If you followed a previous article where we highlighted the plight of Brian Fletcher, there’s a big question looming as to whether or not you have a duty to inform law enforcement (or anyone) as to whether or not you are carrying without first being asked.…
Man Dies Trying To Reholster — Is It Appendix Carry Or Negligence?
August 24, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- Last week, a man died trying to reholster his pistol. According to FOX6, Timothy Phonisay was posing for pictures with his pistol when he reholstered his pistol and it discharged into his thigh. Based upon the medical reports, the holster was placed into the appendix carry postion (2 o’clock) - a popular…
Trigger Actions for Handguns: Common Types
August 22, 2015 | by Ben Findley
Any discussion about handgun actions and triggers is not as simple as just listing a few universally-accepted types and describing their evident characteristics. I am sad to say this and don't want to make this more complex than it is, especially for new shooters, but there are several key factors in gun actions to…
Is It Better To Have Magazine Capacity Or More Magazines?
August 20, 2015 | by Luke McCoy
Every day, responsible concealed carriers head out of the house with either their pistol or revolver strapped to their waist. It’s a conscious decision to take responsibility for your own protection. And, in the spirit of enabling that decision, let’s discuss combat sustainability. Always Choose The Pistol That Fits Best The pistol that fits best…
