Concealed Carry

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the importance of less-than-lethal options when carrying a firearm. That article sets up the concept for this week’s article, so be sure to click the link here if you happened to miss last week’s article. This week, I want to continue talking about less lethal options since they are not all created equally, especially when it comes from a legality standpoint. From last week’s comment section, it seems like some completely understand the goal of less lethal, where others don’t grasp it, which is perfectly fine. That’s why it’s important to talk about the bigger picture to get a complete understanding. Let’s take a closer look at types of non-lethal items.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how less on your carry gun allows you to do more in everyday life. 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 some of the options that you guys bring up when it comes to carrying less-than-lethal options. I plan on breaking this down into a two-part series where we look at some of the benefits of carrying less-than-lethal and why, legally, it may be better to have a less-than-lethal option rather than just solely relying on your gun. Some of the readers have talked about what they carry when it comes to less lethal options, and recently, I hopped on ASP to order some of the less lethal options on the market. Let’s take a look at the idea of carrying less-than-lethal options.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we had some fun talking about what people carry depending on the car they drive. 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 some trends when it comes to customizing guns as well as the overall size of carry guns. I get a fair amount of questions from readers about what size handgun they should pick when it comes to carrying a concealed handgun. Let’s take a look at how, in most cases, it’s better to carry fewer items and why less really is more.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about how to carry a concealed handgun around crowds and things to avoid. If you happened to miss that article be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to have a bit more fun since the last few weeks have been more serious topics that are certainly important but can weigh a little on people. We all make choices on what firearm to carry, but there are certainly times when people drive vehicles and therefore as a result, show what kind of gun they carry by the choice of their vehicle. This is a lighthearted article so if you drive a vehicle and I get your carry gun wrong, it’s okay to jump in the comments and have fun with this one. Let’s take a closer look at what your car says about your carry gun.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the benefits of revolvers and why semi-automatic may be better in certain situations. 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 some of the problems with carrying around large crowds, especially when traveling. Carrying a gun around heavily populated areas can be overwhelming at times, and there are a few tricks to help adjust to a large number of people. Let's take a closer look at how to deal with crowds.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about the carry guns of TFB. With so many writers carrying a concealed firearm, it was a fun list to throw together just to have various perspectives of the gun community. 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 wanted to look at some of the positives when it comes to both semi-auto carry guns and revolvers.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at a few options when it comes to affordable carry guns. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give that article a quick read. This week, I thought it would be fun to take a look at what our writers and editors actually carry on a daily basis. We can give you advice and write about things all day, but what do we actually carry? Let’s take a closer look at the carry guns of TFB.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the pros and cons of backup guns. 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 the major differences in carry options between urban/suburbs and more unpopulated rural areas. Although we are all a part of the gun community and have decided to carry a concealed firearm, the guns that are chosen by people who live in their areas are some of the most interesting conversations that I often have with other concealed carriers. Let’s take a closer look at carry guns of urban and rural Americans.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the perfect handgun size when it comes to carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article and want to catch up on reading it, be sure to click the link here to check out that article. This week, I want to talk about the concept of backup guns and why they’ve become popular over the last few decades. Many have argued it’s the preferred way of carrying but is it really true? Let’s take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of a backup gun.

Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about self-defense ammunition and why it’s important along with a few things to keep in mind. 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 further look at some great options for self-defense ammo and what each type of ammo offers. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top self-defense ammo options.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at micro-carry guns and some of the best options when it comes to very small-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 cover a topic that I get a fair amount of questions on but we don’t get to talk about often. Carry ammo for self-defense isn’t something you should be ignoring or overlooking because it's one of the most important aspects of your carry gun load out. Let’s take a closer look at what are some factors when looking at this self-defense ammo roundup.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about ways to be successful while carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out and get caught up. This week, I wanted to talk about some of the smaller carry pistols and how they can be some of the easiest to carry but also some of the hardest to shoot. There are plenty of fantastic options so why not look at some of the best on the market? Let’s take a closer look at the top 5 guns for deep concealment.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner Last week, we took a look at some of the best items to grab after Christmas if Santa didn't bring you exactly what you wanted. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, I want to talk about some of the best things you can practice and work on at the beginning of the year. Having a way to plan your training in advance with a set goal can significantly raise the chances of you being successful in your goals throughout the year. Let's take a closer look at planning for success while carrying.

Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the benefits when it comes to winter carry. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a look. This week, I wanted to talk about some of the options you can pick up with your Christmas time gift card or extra money you may have gotten. Obviously, this will be dependent on how much your gift card is, but there are several options no matter what your budget is. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best carry items to buy after Christmas.

Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the hard truths when it comes to carrying various handguns and accessories. If you missed that article, click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to talk about some of the major benefits of carrying in the winter and how things can change when the surroundings become colder. Although it may be more difficult to draw from concealment and present the pistol, there are a number of benefits that people can have once winter rolls around. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of winter carry.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some great gifts for the concealed carrier in your life. 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 uncomfortable truths that we all fall into when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. We fall into our thought processes and sometimes it’s important to take a step back to see if our process is the best course of action. Let’s take a closer look at the uncomfortable truth about carrying.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about ankle holsters and their benefits as well as 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 a few options for people looking to purchase gifts for the concealed carrier that may be tricky to buy gifts for during the holidays.

Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about weapon lights and some of the options on the market for carrying on a concealed firearm. If you missed that article, click the link here to give it a quick read. This week, I want to revisit a topic I’ve been really critical of but never had a fair chance. Carrying an ankle holster was popular for a number of years but with the addition of Kydex holsters and appendix carrying, most younger shooters don’t consider ankle carry even slightly over other options like belt-mounted holsters or pocket carry. After picking up a new holster for my Smith & Wesson 340 PD, I gave ankle carry a spin both as a main carry option and as a backup option. Let’s take a close look at ankle carry and why it may be a good or less-than-ideal option for you.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at various ways to train for carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to catch up on last week’s article. This week, I want to talk about how to pick out a light whether it's a simple handheld or weapon light. There are countless options out there at a variety of price ranges so this article is more of a reference point to show you what each size gives you for the size and price point. Let’s take a closer look at lights for carrying concealed.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry  Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the best items to make carrying a concealed handgun easier. 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 how some of my favorite drills help not only my shooting ability but help me problem-solve on the fly. So many people just focus on their shooting ability when the real issue is the lack of ability in problem-solving. Having to pull your firearm in an emergency situation and fire on a threat can not only be stressful but you’ll also be fighting your body for the fight or flight responses. Being in a self-defense situation is drastically different from shooting quickly at the range.  Let’s take a look at how to train for carrying a concealed handgun.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about everything to do with inside the waistband holsters. 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 some items that drastically made my life better when it comes to carrying concealed. The majority of you will know about most on this list, but it’s always good to go over small tips to give you a helpful tip to make life easier. Let's look at some of the best items for easy carry.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about range guns versus carry guns and how those guns differ from one another. If you missed that article, click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at different styles of inside-the-wistband (IWB) holsters. IWB holsters vary depending on configuration and style. Looking at various holsters whether it’s a monoclip, dual clip or a holster with a carry wing, it can be rather tricky to choose what’s best for you. Let’s take a closer look at the important parts of finding the right holster in the inside the waistband holster rundown.