Tips & Tactics
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 remain aware, but here I want to emphasize that there are things we shouldn’t do while using concealed carry holsters. Don’t be a…
Read More5 Pains Concealed Carriers Experience
5 Pains Concealed Carriers Experience 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 you! Now, the pains we feel—some are minor—some are just annoying. 1. Car Rides with a Gun in the Holster…
Read MoreConcealed Carry Frequently Asked Questions
Concealed Carry: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) There are always questions that I field when talking with people in my community. Here’s a gigantic list to send to all your friends who always have a question about concealed carry with links and some of my personal favorites. Note: CCL = Concealed Carry License and CCW =…
Read MoreVerbal Defense and De-escalation: 3 Methods
Verbal Defense and De-escalation We have talked, some, about situational preparedness in another post. Now, I want to explain a little about some of the things you should try first before even drawing your weapon: verbal defense and de-escalation. Lawyers and law enforcement will tell you: do not draw your weapon unless you mean to…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Pulled Over
What to Do When Pulled Over as a Concealed Carrier? I realize that getting pulled over can stress just about anyone out. But for a concealed carrier, it can be even more stressful because there’s a gun in the vehicle. In fact, being stressed or acting nervous when you are pulled over as a concealed…
Read More4 Situations You Need Concealed Carry Practice
4 Situations in Which Carrying a Gun can Protect you and Why you need 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 a situation where we will need…
Read MoreTravel Awareness & the “Gray Man” Concept
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 Awareness 1) Green – this is a level where a…
Read MoreHow to Teach Your Daughter to Shoot: 5 Steps
How to Teach Your Daughter to Shoot: 5 Steps Do you teach your daughter many lessons? Many of you are parents—and some of you have daughters. My step-father once told me about the birth of his only child, my stepsister, that when the doctor placed her in his arms the day she was born, he…
Read MoreBest 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 have to draw our weapon in self-defense, you might encounter a malfunction. We prepare for the worst, so…
Read MoreWhen to Use Your CCW in Defense of Others
First, let me remind you guys that I am not a lawyer and these are strictly my personal opinions based on my own morals, training, and interpretation of the law while using my own concealed carry holsters (CCW). This is not intended to be a legal opinion, nor legal advice for you and your CCW,…
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