It would seem that individuals who spend a lot of time around firearms would take to reloading ammunition like ducks take to water. And it's not as though the shooters described below don't know how to reload ammunition. Rather, they've picked up some bad habits as they do so. The results aren't just sloppy, as…
If you've been paying attention to the news, you've likely encountered some rumor surrounding the SIG P320. It's something a lot of 'experts' like to jump on and give their two cents. As an avid pistol user and concealed carrier, I saw this entire debacle as a reminder of how much is taken for granted…
First off, let me say that there is no judgment in this article: we were all newbies once. No one is born knowing how to shoot, CCW, or most other skills. That having been said, the beginning is foundational to all that comes later. The old saying about shooting remains true: there are no advanced…
We all know that going to the range and firing off a few boxes of ammo is always fun. But how many times have you gotten home from the range or a hunting trip and told yourself that you will clean the guns tomorrow? Then tomorrow turns into the next day. The next day turns…
Each person’s life requires a slightly different schedule. In an effort to make life a bit easier, especially for newly minted concealed carriers, we’ve included a helpful list of ten things every concealed carrier should do or consider before leaving the house. For each person, this list may apply differently - but the basics are…
By Salvatore via Concealed Nation. Many individuals are on the verge of choosing their first weapon for personal protection. Selecting a handgun is a demanding decision as the requirements for each individual are different. It is a highly personal choice. Handguns in particular are very individual. There is no one-size-fits-all. This article is intended to assist…
As with every activity, there's a tendency to develop habits -- good and bad. Complacency, comfort, and a false sense of security can lull a concealed carrier into dangerous habits. In this article, though, we're going to cover ten habits that are good to maintain. HABIT 10: Scan and assess Concealed carriers don't bury their…
Being tall is great for a lot of things. You can reach high-up items off the shelf, change lightbulbs without stepping on a stool, reach up over a ledge and pull yourself up. And then there are things where it's not always an advantage -- driving in economy size cars, sitting in cramped school desks,…
Even if you've always known which hand is your dominant one, you should test out which eye is dominant. There are a lot of people who discover that their marksmanship has been off for years just because they've been using the wrong eye to align the target. If you are someone who is right handed…
In this article, we're going to explore five common myths that are rooted in a seed of truth. We're going to address the myth and then we're going to address what we believe is the core underlying issue. If you don't agree with our assessment, please do comment in the comments section below and we'll…
Congratulations "Fumble Fingers" you just dropped your magazine on the ground and bet your life on the way you reloaded your gun in an encounter with a bad guy or gal. Or, now the mag you let hit the dirt is all gritty and dirty and not functional. Or, you thought you had 10 rounds…
If you have $18,000 to spend for your gun, you can buy a .600 Nitro Express Revolver that weighs over 13 pounds, is 22" long, produces muzzle energy of 7,600 foot pounds, has a cylinder alone that weighs over 4 pounds, and shoots .600 rounds at $40 each at about 2,000 feet per second. It's…
