Training Alternatives for a Tight Economy
No matter what certain media outlets proclaim, the economy is terrible, period. As such, disposable income is limited for most people. While many of us tout the importance of routinely training with...
View ArticleThe OODA Loop and Being a Warrior
The term warrior gets thrown around a lot in gun and personal defense circles. A warrior trains constantly to improve their skills and uses those skills to not only defend themselves but others. They...
View ArticleDefending the Home Front Real World Tactics with Tim Chandler
Tune into this episode of the USA Carry Podcast where we welcome Tim Chandler, a seasoned firearm instructor from FPF Training, Justified Defensive Concepts and 360 Performance Shooting. This episode...
View ArticlePreparations for a Volatile Election Season
Unfortunately, trust in our governing institutions is at an all-time low. I have heard, many times, among people I know, that they fear what is going to happen if “the wrong guy” gets elected....
View ArticleMaryland Court Strikes Down Key Gun Restrictions, Expanding Concealed Carry...
In a significant win for Second Amendment advocates, a recent court decision has invalidated several Maryland laws that restricted the carrying of firearms in certain public and private spaces. The...
View ArticleGOA Lawsuit Forces NYC to Allow Non-Residents to Apply for Concealed Carry...
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has enacted an emergency rule permitting non-residents to apply for concealed carry permits, following a successful lawsuit filed by Gun...
View ArticleGun Safety: A Lifelong Commitment, Not Just a Checklist
Gun safety is a hot topic, and it should be. Accidental, read that negligent shootings have caused an average of roughly 728 injuries and deaths every year since 1979. Fortunately, accidental shooting...
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Magazine Disconnects: Are They Necessary for Your Pistol’s Safety?
This week, a national reporter contacted me to set up an interview for a story on pistol magazine disconnects and safeties, which NBC News will publish. We had our interview, and this friendly...
View ArticleSAF Scores Victory In California Non-Resident Carry Case
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners, in a challenge of California’s ban on non-resident concealed carry, won a victory when a federal judge granted a preliminary...
View ArticleTHIS Is Why TINY GUNS Are Hard To CARRY
In this video, the challenges of carrying tiny guns—those smaller than a Glock 42—are explored, focusing on concealment issues and the importance of proper holster design. The video explains the Keel...
View ArticleBeing Prepared is Not Paranoia
Some time ago, I was talking with an acquaintance about concealed carry. I knew he owned guns and had even been to the range with him once. I was surprised when he bluntly asked me if I carried a gun...
View ArticleHow To Conceal A Giant Gun
Learn how to effectively conceal large firearms with expert tips from PHLSTER Holsters. This video explains the concealment percentage principle, how to find your body’s concealment sweet spot, and...
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Kimber KDS9c No-Rail 9mm Review
A couple of months ago, I reviewed the KDS9c with Rail. The KDS9c model I am reviewing today has no rail, and I will compare the two models. “KDS9c” stands for “Kimber Double-Stack 9mm Compact”...
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Accessorizing Carry Guns: The Pros and Cons
Plenty of articles recommend that we use various accessories to make our carry guns more effective, and many of them can be beneficial when stress is high, and things are moving fast. I’m not talking...
View ArticleCarrying a Gun at Work: Weighing Legal Risks and Personal Safety
Crime and violence can find us anywhere, including at work. According to The Violence Project, there were 53 workplace mass shootings between 1966 and 2021. That represents 30% of the 188 mass...
View ArticleOff-Body Carry: The Pros and Cons
Off-body carry, like caliber wars, is one of the topics gun folks like to argue about. Proponents say that it offers an excellent option for carrying a gun when you aren’t dressed for it, while...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do If… Do You Have a Plan?
We make plans for everything. We make dinner plans, plans for work projects, and plans for vacations. That’s because we know that buying a pile of lumber won’t give us a new garage; we need a plan to...
View ArticleIntroducing the H&K CC9: Everyday Concealability, That Day Capability
COLUMBUS, GA – Heckler & Koch, a renowned name in the firearms world, has unveiled the CC9, a micro-compact pistol designed for everyday carry (EDC) with the precision and reliability H&K is...
View ArticleThe 30 Super Carry: Innovation or Insignificant?
Lots of things come and go in the gun world, cartridges among them. Two of the best-known examples are the .40 S&W and the .45 GAP. Both were hailed as innovative game changers when they first...
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Avoiding Ineffective EDC Backup Weapons
At a minimum, most people’s EDC consists of a handgun in a good holster and a spare magazine. Other items are available as backups or alternatives to our guns. Some are proven gear like a knife, a...
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