Can You Recognize and Clear these 4 Types of Handgun Malfunctions?
By Brandon – Republished with Permission from Concealed Nation. We all love going to the range and firing our handguns, but with any piece of machinery comes the occasional problem. Knowing how to address different types of handgun malfunctions is crucial to your safety, the safety of those around you, and will minimize any potential…
Does Exercise Improve Concealed Carry?
In this article, we’re going to explore some opinions on how exercise affects concealed carry skills. Why do we need exercise in the first place? Isn’t having a gun more important than a workout? There’s two basic forms of exercise that really improve overall readiness: Aerobic fitness - your ability to safely sustain cardiovascular activity…
CCW Holder Stops Robbery in Chicago
An armed robber in Chicago got more than he bargained for when a civilian with a concealed carry permit fought back. The would-be robber, one Reginald Gildersleeve, was pronounced dead at the scene according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. A full autopsy is scheduled. Gildersleeve entered the story at around 7:00PM. He subsequently displayed a…
Fortress Home: A Frank Discussion About Castle Doctrine
I'm going to open this article with a statement that is beyond contention: I am not an attorney. I am not licensed as an attorney in any state in the Union. I can not receive fees for giving legal advice. Nothing I write or say should be construed as such advice? Are we clear on…
Bearing Arms Debunks Washington Post Mass Shootings Article
On October 26, 2015, The Washington Post published an article by Christopher Ingraham that stated concealed carry permit holders have committed at least 29 mass shooting since 2007. The article does mention that in at least 8 cases, armed civilians did prevent mass shootings since 2007 and there could be more undocumented cases. But that's…
Following Robbery, Restaurant Owner Offers Discount to Gun Owners
New Orleans native and restaurateur Art Bouvier's Indianapolis restaurant, Papa Roux, was the target of an armed robbery. No one was hurt, but Bouvier has adopted a proactive solution to avoid future crimes: a 25% discount for customers with a CCW and permit. Bouvier announced the new policy via social media on October 24th, noting…
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Should You Carry with a Round in the Chamber? [Part 2]
By Brandon – Republished with Permission from Concealed Nation. If you’ve ever asked yourself the question that’s in the title of this article, you’re going to want to give this a good solid read. Quite a while ago, we posted a short and to-the-point article about carrying one in the chamber. We have decided to…
AR-15 vs. Shotgun for Home Defense
A few days ago, I got this excellent question from a fellow named Karl L... “I find it interesting that you recommend a rifle over a shotgun for home defense. All the other experts I have talked to and research I have done point to a shotgun because with 00 buckshot you don't have to…
Are Firearms A Sound Financial Investment?
Outside of a fictional zombie apocalypse or a very real self-defense use, what financial value do firearms have? Certainly there are collectors who specialize in specific commemorative editions or highly customized match pistols - but as a layman in either the concealed carry market or otherwise, pistols can still be a decent financial choice. Often…
Should You Carry with a Round in the Chamber?
By Brandon – Republished with Permission from Concealed Nation. Yes. But why? Because this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syxrpLbaEuY And this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMbIC0RPBRs
How to Overcome Your Fear Of Concealed Carrying
Not everyone was raised around guns. In many cases, the first time a person picks up a rifle or pistol it’s usually either in the military or law enforcement training. For the fortunate few who have either grown up around guns, were involved in athletic shooting competitions, or just had the pleasure of having friends…
New California Law Bans Concealed Carry on Campus
On October 17th, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that expanded California's existing ban on campus concealed carry. The new law is among the most stringent in the nation. Senate Bill 707 was authored by Se. Lois Wolk (D-Davis), strengthened the existing restrictions on campus carry by banning concealed weapons on school, college, and university…