Concealed Carry Corner: Best Cover Garments for Concealment

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we finished up the last part of our holster rundown series, so if you happened to miss that, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at some of the best cover garments that can be worn during the summer months. These three are fairly well known in the community, but having a breathable, lightweight option to carry a larger handgun under can be tricky to find. I use all three of these options and figured it would be an interesting perspective for some of you who don't necessarily have a good way to conceal a larger firearm during the summer months without struggle. Let's take a closer look at the best cover garments for concealed carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Holster Rundown Guide - Part 3

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we went over the various types of holsters you can carry in Part 2 of our holster rundown. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, we are going to wrap up our holster rundown series by looking at some of the accessories for concealed carry holsters. With a variety of options and additions available on the market, there are plenty of options to look at when ordering a Kydex or leather holster. What accessories are worth the money, what may be a waste of money, and how do you tell the difference?

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Concealed Carry Corner: Holster Rundown Guide - Part 2

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the first part of our holster rundown series with what materials to carry and what to expect to spend. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a read. This week, I want to talk about some of the most popular carry positions and why they could be beneficial to you. In the gun world, there are preferred favorites, but each style has its own benefits in various situations.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Holster Rundown Guide - Part 1

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cool versus capable carry guns. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, we’ll start a multiple-part series about various holsters on the market and what's best for you. We will go through what materials are available and what will be best for you based on your needs and what firearm you prefer to carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Cool Versus Capable Guns

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at how to interact with police officers while carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a look at something I chat with close friends about often. In certain situations, there are certainly reasons to carry cool guns, but there are a few problems with carrying cool guns over practical firearms. Let's look at cool versus capable firearms. 

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Concealed Carry Corner: Best Way To Interact With Police

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I took a look at some of the most common excuses for not carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to recap and look at my most positive interaction with a sheriff's deputy, which is honestly one of the best experiences I have ever had. It's been a few years since I’ve written about how to interact with police, so it's time to go over it again! Let's take a closer look at the best way to interact with police.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Most Common Excuses Not To Carry

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how much ammo you should carry on you when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to break down some of the most common misconceptions about why people can't carry a concealed handgun. Some people get their concealed carry permits and then only carry 15-20% of the time when they could easily carry every day with a consistent plan. I wanted to break down the most common phrases I’ve heard people say over and over again throughout my time talking with people about carrying a gun. Let's take a closer look at some of the most common excuses not to carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: How Much Ammo Should You Carry?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the pros and cons of carrying a backup gun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. The comment section made an interesting argument for the amount of ammo someone should carry. This week, I wanted to take a deeper look at how many rounds you should have when you carry a concealed handgun daily. There's no exact, definitive answer, but there's a good baseline to build off. Let's try to answer the question of how much ammo you should carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Carrying a Backup Gun

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what to do when you're traveling with a handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a closer look at the idea of a backup gun. For a time, people carried a backup gun fairly often and there were even IDPA sessions that were exclusively dedicated to using your main along with your backup gun. As guns started to have higher capacities, we saw a decrease in backup guns, but recently, there has been another resurgence in the popularity of backup guns. Let's take a closer look at carrying a backup gun.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Planning To Travel While Carrying

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about if carry guns can be outdated. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a look at some of the potential challenges and obstacles that come with traveling while carrying a firearm.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Can Carry Guns Be Outdated?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to stay sharp in the freezing cold winter months. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at the idea of having a carry gun that's outdated. I cannot tell you how many times I have read people say that snub-nose revolvers are antique or outdated. While I understand why people may think that is the case, is it actually true? Let's take a closer look at the question: can carry guns really be outdated?

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Concealed Carry Corner: How To Stay Sharp In Winter Months

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the biggest problems when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a look at some ways to keep sharp when it's brutally cold out. Going to the range when it's well below zero is one of the toughest ways to train and if we are being honest, it can be counterproductive when you're wearing a ton of layers and heavy gloves. A few weeks ago, we talked about how carrying in extremely cold weather can make things tricky and going to the range in these conditions can be equally tricky.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Top Problems When Carrying Concealed

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about when avoiding is the best possible thing you can do. If you happened to miss that article and want to check it out, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to really look at some of the biggest struggles I have run into over the years when it comes to carrying a concealed handgun every day. Some can result in discomfort, while others can put you in tough situations with friends or family. Each aspect is important to think about ahead of time, so let's take a closer look at the top problems when carrying concealed.

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Concealed Carry Corner: When Avoidance Is King

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I talked about how to carry in the deep cold of winter. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I think it's important to look at when it's better to avoid situations entirely when carrying a concealed firearm versus what people do by carrying a heavier-than-normal loadout. Times are changing and it's really important to look at what situations are worth avoiding entirely and what ones should be approached with caution.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Struggles Of Carrying In Cold Winter

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the top items to avoid when carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article last week, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, with freezing cold blizzards hitting most of the northern sections of the country, it reminds me just how tough it can be to conceal your regular carry loadout under a number of heavy layers. It's important to really think about what works and what doesn't. Let's take a closer look at the struggles of carrying in cold weather.

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