Concealed Carry

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the clothing out there. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a quick read. This week, I want to take a closer look at some of the considerations you need to think about when you carry across state lines, along with how to transport your gun in states that may not allow you to carry concealed. There are a few easy ways to set yourself up for success.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of my personal top carry guns and why I carry them. 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 clothing products that are designed for people who conceal carry. I’ve tried a number of products on the market and these have been some of my personal favorites. Let's take a closer look at some clothes made for carrying.  

Welcome to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the various types of handgun actions and why you should consider each style as well as some of their drawbacks. 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 my personal carry guns and explain why I carry them and in what circumstances they are good options to carry. So many people struggle to figure out what they need and what they don't need. I use my example as a starting point where you can use these as a reference and go from there. Let's take a closer look at my top carry guns.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the toughest situations you may have to deal with 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 was talking to a few new concealed carriers and they didn't have a good understanding of the different action types when it comes to handguns. They were confused about striker-fired versus double to single-action. It may seem like simple knowledge, but for new shooters, it can be a confusing process figuring out what each handgun action does and what its purpose is compared to other options. 

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the considerations you should look at when thinking about changing 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 take a look at some of the harder situations that can occur when you're carrying a concealed handgun. Some of these happen during the holiday season, so looking at it before the holidays hit is the perfect time to have you think about what you'll do. Let's take a closer look at some of the toughest carry situations.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how people need to stop carrying so much junk. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to break down the checklist you should go through when thinking about changing carry guns and looking at the reason behind the change. Oftentimes, we will change guns just because we want something new, but in reality, it's much tougher to become proficient with a new gun when you're switching out your carry gun every other week or every month. Let's take a closer look at some considerations when changing guns.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at different personalities in the gun community and what they carry. 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 how some people carry way too much when carrying a concealed firearm. It's not hard to keep accumulating items until it just becomes overwhelming and you end up not carrying at all, which is exactly what you don't want. The key to success is carrying just enough to make it through the day without having any of the extra clutter. Let's take a closer look at how to stop carrying so much junk.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we did our first part of this two-part series about the top stereotypes in the gun community. The first part of this series explains the thought process and fun behind looking at the different groups of concealed carriers. If you happened to miss last week's article, be sure to check it out before continuing with this week's article with the link here. This week, we continue looking at the interest subgroups of the concealed carry community. Let's continue our look at the top stereotypes.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the social side of carrying a concealed handgun. We find ourselves in tough situations and I went over a number of common issues. 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 stereotypical personalities in the carry community that I have run into throughout my time. This is a break from the more serious articles, a way to enjoy the different groups of individuals out there. Let's take a closer look at the top stereotypes of carrying. 

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the growth curve people go through when they start 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 thought it would be an interesting perspective to look at what social situations you may have to navigate while carrying a concealed gun. Whether it's family members, a new significant other or strangers out in public, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do in a given situation, which is what makes sharing experiences a fun part of the carrying community. Let's take a closer look at the social side of concealed carry.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how practice makes perfect when it comes to 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 share some of my experiences over the years. Initially, we all have this idea that if we find the perfect handgun and holster combination, we will be set for lif,e but the reality is vastly different than finding just one handgun. There's a general trend or journey we must all go through in order to finally find the perfect gun and holster combination for us at a given time. I started off in the “carrying something small” stage and went through a number of changes to end up where I am currently. Let's take a closer look at the CCW growth curve.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some items you should regularly clean, along with what you should maintain. 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 closer look at why it's important to practice not only firing at the range with your actual carry gun but also taking the time to draw from concealment. Let's take a closer look at how practice makes perfect.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the proper time to carry certain guns. 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 top items to clean regularly when you're carrying a concealed handgun. Some will be obvious, while others get neglected fairly regularly.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the most popular alternative carry methods. 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 when it's a good idea to carry certain handguns. Of course, you may have your own preferences and that's completely understandable, but there are certainly situations where having a specific type of handgun that you may not have thought about before can be beneficial.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the top items you should stop carrying with you. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. Hop in the comment sections as well, since last week we had some passionate discussions about FMJ versus JHP rounds! This week, I want to take a look at some of the best alternative carry setups that people may know about but have never tried before. I’ll be honest and admit that I wrote some of these off and had no interest in trying them out until I actually started carrying a different way. Let's take a closer look at some of the popular alternative carry methods.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about a beginner's guide to concealment jackets. 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 some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting to conceal a handgun, and rely on items that could be dangerous not only for you but innocent bystanders. Let's take a closer look at the top 3 items to stop carrying concealed.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the changing landscape of concealed carry. And how the community is switching how they carry, given the current climate in society. 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 much easier life gets when you carry with a cover garment or jacket of some kind. Having a jacket can greatly affect how much you can carry and also how easily you can conceal a handgun. Let's take a closer look at a beginner's guide to concealment jackets.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the best items to purchase when picking up your first handgun for concealed carry. There were some great discussions in the comment section last week, so if you happened to miss it, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to jump into a closer look at what society is like and how my views on carrying certain firearms are starting to change. The landscape, especially in the urban areas, is changing rapidly. What does this mean for the guy carrying a concealed weapon every day to protect his family? That's what we are going to break down in this week's edition.

Welcome to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the minimum safe caliber for carrying concealed. There were some good debates going on in the comment section, so if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to catch up. This week, I wanted to take a look at some useful items that people don't often think about when purchasing their first handgun or consider when helping their significant others or family members with purchasing a gun. I cannot tell you how many times I see people only buy half the things they need to succeed, which results in them leaving their gun at home until they figure out what all they need to carry on a daily basis. Let's take a look at the top 3 Items to buy with your first carry gun.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at how semi-automatic pistols became the dominant force in the concealed carry market. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to catch up. This week, I want to talk about the bare minimum for carrying a concealed firearm and how certain people will go below the bare minimum out of convenience. This often happens when people are just starting out carrying a concealed handgun or have been carrying for years and want something small that's easy to conceal. There are explanations for this behavior, but it's an important aspect to think about. Let's take a closer look at the bare minimum for defense.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.