Concealed Carry Corner

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.

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?

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about my top carry guns of 2025. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, since the new year is brand new, it's one of the best times to look at how to set yourself up for success when it comes to carrying concealed. There's an old saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, which we want to avoid at all cost so there are certainly small changes you can make in order to set yourself up for success when it comes to carrying a gun every single day this year.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about fixed blades versus folding knives and whether they are a good idea to carry as a secondary weapon. 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 back and reflect on some of the most carried guns of 2025 for me personally. I tend to keep track like an absolute crazy person, and in order of days carried, let's check out my top 5 carry guns of 2025.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the easiest gifts for people who concealed carry. 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 different knives when it comes to self-defense. There are a few different ways of thinking when it comes to knives and concealed handguns.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at traveling with guns and how to navigate how much to pack when you head out. 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 quick, easy gifts to pick up for people who carry a concealed handgun but may not talk about what they want. It can be really tricky to find gift ideas, so these are some of the fairly safe choices that every gun guy needs. Let's take a closer look at easy Christmas gifts for carriers.

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.