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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.
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Duty to Inform States: Where You Must Tell Police You’re Armed
If you’re a concealed carrier, it’s likely you’ll face a traffic stop at some point. Knowing what to do — both legally and practically — is critical. Some states require you to disclose you’re armed…
Continue Reading →Glock 17 Review: The 9mm That Changed Duty Pistols
Few handguns have altered the firearms landscape so much as the pistol Gaston Glock created for the Austrian Military in 1980, which would come to be known as the Glock 17. Glock 17 Development When…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry on a Motorcycle: Laws & Best Carry Methods
Motorcycles and firearms both represent freedom — but also risk. Whether you’re heading to work or rolling into Sturgis, concealed carry on a motorcycle requires careful planning. Unlike cars, bikes…
Continue Reading →Should You Carry a Gun? A Hunter’s Concealed Carry Journey
I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should carry a gun. I can’t explain exactly why, but it has been weighing on my heart for some time. Something just kept pulling at me. I’ve been a…
Continue Reading →Fitness and Concealed Carry: How to Balance Working Out and Personal Safety
With 2025 in the rearview mirror, many of us have entered the new year with the best of intentions for whichever New Year’s resolution we’ve committed to. It goes without saying that one of the most,…
Continue Reading →How to Safely Carry a Gun in Your Car
As a gun owner, you understand the importance of safety and responsibility. As a responsible concealed carrier, you may be concerned with how to store your gun while traveling or commuting. Of…
Continue Reading →Florida Open Carry Explained: What’s Legal and What’s Not
Florida’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms is suddenly on shaky ground after a dramatic court ruling that has sent ripples through the state’s legal and law enforcement communities. In a…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry at Work
Carrying concealed at work is one of the most complicated decisions an armed citizen can face. Balancing the need for personal protection with the logistics and legalities of the workplace can be…
Continue Reading →Are High-End Guns Worth It?
When it comes to opinions on custom firearms, gun owners tend to fall into one of two camps: “Stock is best” or “Custom is life.” It’s true that grabbing a Glock or Walther straight out of the box…
Continue Reading →Favorite Guns of 2025
Call me lucky: I get to shoot a lot of guns during the course of a year. Now, the powers that be would like me to distill that list to my top six favorite guns. It’s no small task. Still, I will give…
Continue Reading →Winter Demands a Ready Mindset: Staying Safe in the Cold Months
In much of this country, we’ve hit the time of year in which it can get cold enough to kill you. Most of us already know we’re in for months of shorter daylight, unpredictable storms and icy roads.…
Continue Reading →Hollow Points or FMJ? Choosing the Best Ammo for Concealed Carry
When it comes to selecting the right self-defense ammunition, understanding the key differences between hollow-point ammo and full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds is crucial. Each type has its own…
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