Concealed Carry Corner: How Semi Autos Became King

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the features which make a handgun easier to conceal. 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 how the market has drastically shifted from snub nose revolvers to small semi-automatic pistols. How did we get here? Let's take a closer look at how semi-autos became king.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Features That Affect Concealability

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the perfect accessories to install on your 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 talk about various aspects and features that can really make or break how easy it is to conceal. Not everyone talks about the struggles if you carry something too large or heavy compared to a lighter-weight option. Let's take a closer look at features that affect concealability.  

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Concealed Carry Corner: Perfect Accessories For Carry Guns

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the best drills to practice at the range when it comes to training for carrying concealed. 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 world of accessories and what some of the most useful accessories are when looking at handgun upgrades. While there are plenty of options out there for new lights, lasers and slide cuts, there are a number of upgrades that may be overlooked but certainly can be practical. Let's take a closer look at some perfect accessories for carry guns.

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Concealed Carry Corner: What To Practice For Concealed Carry - Part 2

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some great reasons to dry fire and why it may be more helpful than most realize. 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 great drills to do at the range, which can incorporate the full spectrum of skills needed when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. While there are dozens of drills out there that do a fantastic job, these three drills below are some of the easiest to start on and most can be done with a piece of paper hung up on a target backer rather than having expensive target stands and full-size targets. Let's take a closer look at some drills for carrying.

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Concealed Carry Corner: What To Practice For Concealed Carry - Part 1

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to carry when you're on vacation, along with some of the challenges that come with traveling. 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 how exactly you train for carrying a concealed gun. Of course, we love to go out with our full-size range guns and shoot quick split times with something that's relatively easy to fire, but what about our carry guns? If you talk to the general person who carries a concealed firearm, you'll quickly notice that people who carry their guns don't train with them. This will be a two-part series where we talk about the most important aspect of training with carry guns and next week will be focused more on drills as well as tips to train. Let's take a closer look at what to practice for concealed carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Carrying On Vacation

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the Viktos Concealment bags to see how they did when carrying various loadouts. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to talk about something I often fight with - carrying while you're on vacation and trying to adjust to various obstacles you may otherwise not have to deal with. I always go back and forth when it comes to carrying on vacation, but it's always nice to have on your body for self-defense. Let's take a closer look at a couple of points when it comes to carrying on vacation.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Off-Body Carry With Viktos Concealment Bags

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some common carry guns and ranked them based on their firepower, mobility and capacity. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I’ve had a few requests to look at various off-body carry bags and a few people asked about the Viktos concealment bags. I've used these bags for over a year now and figured it would be a good time to check them out. If you are interested in different bags, I have also written about the Falco off-body bags. Let's take a closer look at the Viktos concealment bags.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Rating Various Carry Guns - Part 2

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at rating various carry guns. I had some great recommendations in the comments, so I decided to do another edition of rating guns this week. If you happened to miss last week's article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. Like I said, I took some of the more common carry guns as well as a few choices from last week to give you guys more ratings based on the three categories of Firepower, Mobility and Capacity. Some of you complained last week that certain guns outranked others. This is just how things go when looking at various categories. Some may score low on capacity while ranking higher in firepower. This is what makes these three categories so fun, so let's jump into rating various carry guns, part 2.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Rating Various Carry Guns

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at Firepower vs Mobility vs Capacity. That was the foundational article for this week, so if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, we sit down and look at various handguns to rate their overall rankings for all three categories. Some may not agree, but this system of ranking firearms is one of the best ways to give a comprehensive look at and compare firearms in various categories.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Firepower vs Mobility vs Capacity

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at modern versus older-style carry guns. 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 three common categories that most handguns will fall under and how to choose the right one. Various handguns are made for certain situations and there are different handguns out there for different intended uses. Let's take a closer look at firepower vs mobility vs capacity.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Modern Vs Older Carry Guns

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about having multiple carry setups and why you may need more than just your regular everyday carry. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at some of the more interesting carry guns that I still enjoy carrying. They may not be the most modern option, but they are still great firearms in their own way. I read articles constantly about the latest and greatest firearms, but are the older firearms still proficient? Let's take a closer look at modern vs older carry guns.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Do You Need Multiple Carry Setups?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the perks of Strong Side Carry. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to get caught up now. This week, I wanted to take an honest look at exactly how many carry setups someone needs to carry consistently. One of my favorite sayings is having the right tool for the right job, but how many different carry setups do you really need for everyday life? Some of us love firearms and want to mix things up to keep it interesting, but that's not always a great idea when it comes to consistency. Let's take a closer look to answer the question: Do you need multiple carry setups?

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Concealed Carry Corner: The Perks of Strong Side Carry

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at how important the act of avoidance is 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, the excitement of appendix carrying has slowed down and more people are going back to strong side carry, where they put their firearm on their hip instead of in the front of their body. There are a few benefits to the strong side as well as a comfort factor that shouldn't be ignored. I’ve tried both styles and personally, I prefer strong side carry over appendix carry for a few different reasons. Let's take a closer look at the perks of strong side carry.

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Concealed Carry Corner: The Art Of Avoidance

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the common mistakes people make when they conceal a handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at one of the most important aspects of carrying concealed, which is to avoid any conflict altogether. It may seem silly, but there are certainly situations that are better to avoid entirely, and cues to look for that may help keep you safe in the long run. Let’s take a closer look at the art of avoidance and how to stay safe out in public.

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Concealed Carry Corner: Common Carry Mistakes

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some less-than-lethal options and which ones are best for your daily life. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to touch on a few things I’ve seen countless people do when they either start carrying a concealed firearm or have been for a while. I’ve run into a few people who practice certain aspects but never thought of why they choose to continue these methods. Let’s take a closer look at some of the common mistakes people make when carrying a concealed firearm.

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