Tips & Tactics
10 Ways to Improve Your Shooting
#1. Improve your shooting with routine practice Are you looking to improve your shooting? Well, how many times have you been to the range this month? Or in the last three months? I’ll be honest, I hav...
10 Ways to Improve Your Shooting
#1. Improve your shooting with routine practice Are you looking to improve your shooting? Well, how many times have you been to the range this month? Or in the last three months? I’ll be honest, I hav...
How Often Should You Change Your Carry Ammo?
Updated: 2/13/2025 How often do you switch out your carry ammo? If you’re like most concealed carriers, the answer is probably not often enough. It’s easy to load up your defensive rounds, holster you...
How Often Should You Change Your Carry Ammo?
Updated: 2/13/2025 How often do you switch out your carry ammo? If you’re like most concealed carriers, the answer is probably not often enough. It’s easy to load up your defensive rounds, holster you...
Best Gun Malfunction Practice Drills
Going to the range or running a tactical course is one thing (that we all don’t get enough of), but another thing we all could use is incorporating gun malfunction practice. In the real world, if we h...
Best Gun Malfunction Practice Drills
Going to the range or running a tactical course is one thing (that we all don’t get enough of), but another thing we all could use is incorporating gun malfunction practice. In the real world, if we h...
Travel Awareness & the "Gray Man" Concept
When I did my concealed carry holster training one of the key things I was taught and cautioned was this: people live in three levels of awareness and you should be a gray man. 3 Colors of Situational...
Travel Awareness & the "Gray Man" Concept
When I did my concealed carry holster training one of the key things I was taught and cautioned was this: people live in three levels of awareness and you should be a gray man. 3 Colors of Situational...
4 Situations You Need Concealed Carry Practice
When we practice to conceal carry it is important to not just simply point our weapons downrange, aim, and fire. We also need to prepare for events, encounters, and situations where we might encounter...
4 Situations You Need Concealed Carry Practice
When we practice to conceal carry it is important to not just simply point our weapons downrange, aim, and fire. We also need to prepare for events, encounters, and situations where we might encounter...
Verbal Defense and De-escalation: 3 Methods
Updated 1/27/2025, 2/4/2025 We’ve touched on situational preparedness in a previous post, but now I want to dive deeper into an important aspect of self-defense: verbal de-escalation. Before you even ...
Verbal Defense and De-escalation: 3 Methods
Updated 1/27/2025, 2/4/2025 We’ve touched on situational preparedness in a previous post, but now I want to dive deeper into an important aspect of self-defense: verbal de-escalation. Before you even ...
5 Pains Concealed Carriers Experience
Updated: 3/11/2025 For concealed carriers, you may already be all-too-familiar with the aches and pains that come with carrying your gun every day. Which, if you carry every day, Excellent! Proud of y...
5 Pains Concealed Carriers Experience
Updated: 3/11/2025 For concealed carriers, you may already be all-too-familiar with the aches and pains that come with carrying your gun every day. Which, if you carry every day, Excellent! Proud of y...
Top 5 Things to Not Do as a Concealed Carrier
Being a concealed carrier is a responsibility and requires that when we do that we conduct ourselves differently than we otherwise would. We talked about situational awareness where the focus is to re...
Top 5 Things to Not Do as a Concealed Carrier
Being a concealed carrier is a responsibility and requires that when we do that we conduct ourselves differently than we otherwise would. We talked about situational awareness where the focus is to re...
4 Things to Know When You Conceal Carry a Revolver
Updated: 10/15/2024As someone who regularly opts for a revolver as my carry choice for much of the year, I've gained considerable insight into concealing a revolver effectively. Specifically, during t...
4 Things to Know When You Conceal Carry a Revolver
Updated: 10/15/2024As someone who regularly opts for a revolver as my carry choice for much of the year, I've gained considerable insight into concealing a revolver effectively. Specifically, during t...
The Utility of a Second Concealed Carry Weapon
I’m always writing about how I carry seasonally, well… that’s one of the few reasons why it’s useful to have at least a second concealed carry weapon. Now, I don’t know many people who say, “I DON’T N...
The Utility of a Second Concealed Carry Weapon
I’m always writing about how I carry seasonally, well… that’s one of the few reasons why it’s useful to have at least a second concealed carry weapon. Now, I don’t know many people who say, “I DON’T N...
Best Ways to Prevent Accidental Discharge
Updated: 1/23/2025, 2/5/2025 Firearms offer a variety of benefits and joy for responsible gun owners. Whether it’s the camaraderie of shooting sports, the satisfaction of a productive day at the range...
Best Ways to Prevent Accidental Discharge
Updated: 1/23/2025, 2/5/2025 Firearms offer a variety of benefits and joy for responsible gun owners. Whether it’s the camaraderie of shooting sports, the satisfaction of a productive day at the range...
3 Things to Do When You Can’t Carry
More and more often, as I do what “adults” do—I go into places where carrying a firearm is not permitted. I can't carry it in places like the courthouse, the doctor’s office (one in particular that ha...
3 Things to Do When You Can’t Carry
More and more often, as I do what “adults” do—I go into places where carrying a firearm is not permitted. I can't carry it in places like the courthouse, the doctor’s office (one in particular that ha...
The Importance of Building and Maintaining a "Bugout" Bag
Updated: 1/30/2025 Why is Creating a "bugout" bag important Creating and maintaining a "bugout" bag, widely recognized as a "go bag" or "emergency kit," is a fundamental aspect of preparedness for a w...
The Importance of Building and Maintaining a "Bugout" Bag
Updated: 1/30/2025 Why is Creating a "bugout" bag important Creating and maintaining a "bugout" bag, widely recognized as a "go bag" or "emergency kit," is a fundamental aspect of preparedness for a w...
The Ultimate Guide to Discreet and Stylish Concealed Carrying: What to Consider When Choosing the Perfect Holster
Published: 10/29/2024We all know the importance of carrying our sidearm – it’s our right, our duty, and our way of life. But, doing it discreetly and with style? That’s a whole different ballgame. S...
The Ultimate Guide to Discreet and Stylish Concealed Carrying: What to Consider When Choosing the Perfect Holster
Published: 10/29/2024We all know the importance of carrying our sidearm – it’s our right, our duty, and our way of life. But, doing it discreetly and with style? That’s a whole different ballgame. S...
The Habit of Preparedness: Why Regular Training is Key to Responsible Concealed Carry
Imagine being caught in a life-or-death situation. Unprepared. Unsure. Frozen. Your heart races as you realize the unthinkable is happening. In this moment, your safety—and that of your loved ones—han...
The Habit of Preparedness: Why Regular Training is Key to Responsible Concealed Carry
Imagine being caught in a life-or-death situation. Unprepared. Unsure. Frozen. Your heart races as you realize the unthinkable is happening. In this moment, your safety—and that of your loved ones—han...
How to Properly Wear a Concealed Carry Holster (Mistakes to Avoid)
Carrying concealed is about more than just picking the right firearm. Proper holster selection and wearing it correctly are equally critical. A poorly worn holster can cause discomfort, slow your draw...
How to Properly Wear a Concealed Carry Holster (Mistakes to Avoid)
Carrying concealed is about more than just picking the right firearm. Proper holster selection and wearing it correctly are equally critical. A poorly worn holster can cause discomfort, slow your draw...
FAQs: Answering Common Beginner Questions About Concealed Carry Holsters
Choosing the right concealed carry holster is one of the most important decisions a gun owner can make. For beginners, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Comfort, accessibility, retentio...
FAQs: Answering Common Beginner Questions About Concealed Carry Holsters
Choosing the right concealed carry holster is one of the most important decisions a gun owner can make. For beginners, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Comfort, accessibility, retentio...
10 Essential Tactical Tips to Boost Your Preparedness and Effectiveness
In today's unpredictable world, being prepared for any situation is not just a precaution; it's a necessity. Whether you're concerned about personal safety, home security, or professional responsibili...
10 Essential Tactical Tips to Boost Your Preparedness and Effectiveness
In today's unpredictable world, being prepared for any situation is not just a precaution; it's a necessity. Whether you're concerned about personal safety, home security, or professional responsibili...
Tips for Concealed Carrying in Different Seasons
Concealed carrying isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—what works in winter won’t necessarily be ideal for summer. Seasonal changes bring variations in clothing, temperature, and comfort, all of which ...
Tips for Concealed Carrying in Different Seasons
Concealed carrying isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—what works in winter won’t necessarily be ideal for summer. Seasonal changes bring variations in clothing, temperature, and comfort, all of which ...
What Is Printing with a Firearm and Tips to Avoid It
Carrying concealed means just that—concealed. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, the outline of your firearm might show through your clothing. This is called "printing," and while it may not al...
What Is Printing with a Firearm and Tips to Avoid It
Carrying concealed means just that—concealed. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, the outline of your firearm might show through your clothing. This is called "printing," and while it may not al...
Best Holsters for Active Lifestyles: Carrying at the Gym, While Running, and More
When you live an active lifestyle, your concealed carry setup needs to be adaptable and move with you. Whether you’re at the gym, out for a run, hiking rugged terrain, or chasing after kids at the par...
Best Holsters for Active Lifestyles: Carrying at the Gym, While Running, and More
When you live an active lifestyle, your concealed carry setup needs to be adaptable and move with you. Whether you’re at the gym, out for a run, hiking rugged terrain, or chasing after kids at the par...
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