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Concealed Carry
You have just finished your CCW course and are ready to start carrying. Now what? Continuing your education and training is an essential part of your self-defense journey. That is why we have provided you with valuable content from professionals to make sure your transition is easy and you are carrying intelligently, legally and safely.
Recent Concealed Carry Articles
Self-Defense for People with Disabilities: Tools, Training and Safety Tips
After a paralyzing ranching accident at age 16, I spent months in rehabilitation learning to live in a wheelchair. While I received training in daily activities, education and recreation, one critical[…]
Continue Reading →South Dakota Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →Estate Planning and Firearms: How to Pass Down Your Gun Collection the Right Way
For every gun owner, there will come a final gunfight. You won’t be there for it and you won’t get a say in who wins … unless you prepare now. Because when that day comes, the fight won’t be over ammo[…]
Continue Reading →Which States Allow Constitutional Carry?
In 2022, four states — Alabama, Ohio, Indiana and Georgia — passed constitutional carry or permitless carry laws, making them the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th states to do so. Subsequently, in April 2023[…]
Continue Reading →Suppressors Explained: Facts for Gun Owners
We’ve all seen it in the movies: a trained assassin quietly attaching a silencer to a high-powered rifle, delivering a nearly silent shot that drops a target with little more than a whisper. This Holl[…]
Continue Reading →Beach Carry: Gear, Laws and Best Practices
The beach is a favorite destination during warmer months — a place to unwind, spend time with family and enjoy the sun. But for responsibly armed citizens, it also presents unique challenges. From gun[…]
Continue Reading →Can You Carry a Gun on a Boat? Know the Laws and Risks
The short answer is: sometimes. The longer answer? It depends — on where you are, what kind of boat you’re on, which jurisdiction you’re under and how you’re transporting the firearm. Whether you̵[…]
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry in the Summer: Stay Cool, Stay Hidden
As summer heats up and layers come off, concealed carriers across the country face a seasonal dilemma: how to conceal carry in summer without sacrificing discretion, safety or comfort. Tank tops, shor[…]
Continue Reading →National Safety Month: Build Your Self-Defense Plan
June is National Safety Month — a time to reflect on how prepared we really are to face life’s unexpected threats. From attempted carjackings to home invasions and random assaults, headlines constantl[…]
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry at the Pool: Summer Tips for Gun Owners
Warm weather and time at the pool offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation — but for responsibly armed Americans, they also bring unique challenges. Moisture, sunscreen, chlorine and the unpredict[…]
Continue Reading →Hunter to Concealed Carrier: My Concealed Carry Journey
It has been weighing on my heart for some time, and I don’t even know why. I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should carry a gun. I can’t explain exactly why — something just kept pulling[…]
Continue Reading →Train Your Brain: Mental Preparation for Self-Defense
When a violent threat presents itself, there’s no time to think — only time to act. In that moment, survival hinges not just on your draw speed or marksmanship but on how well you’ve trained your brai[…]
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