Concealed Nation
6 Places You Don’t Want To Be Stuck In A Firefight
No concealed carrier plans on being stuck in a firefight. Most concealed carriers aren’t equipped or trained to be in a prolonged fight. As a general rule, if you’re able to escape – do so. With that said, situational awareness … Continue reading →
The Differences Between JHP, SWC, FMJ, +P And Others: What Do These Ammo Types Mean?
There are a lot of different types of bullets out there. In a self-defense situation, some bullets can give an advantage. With each ‘pro‘, there’s usually a ‘con‘. And in the bullet family tree, every round is related by at … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Off-Duty Cop Takes Out Thug With Incredible Shot During Pharmacy Robbery
Two armed robbers picked the wrong pharmacy to knock off in São Paulo. According to a video uploaded to Liveleaks, the man in a leather jacket is a warrant officer in the São Paulo Metropolitan Police. From start of the robbery … Continue reading →
Beer Pong Gone Wrong! …When An Idiot Brings His Gun To The Party
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS — A drunk idiot decided to wave around his 9mm pistol to distract his opponent in a beer pong match. His opponent, obviously not amused with having a gun waved around in his face, pushes the idiot. … Continue reading →
Do You Have A Duty To Inform When Carrying Concealed? We Look At All 50 States For The Answers
If you followed a previous article where we highlighted the plight of Brian Fletcher, there’s a big question looming as to whether or not you have a duty to inform law enforcement (or anyone) as to whether or not you … Continue reading →
Florida Hears Appeal For Right To Bear Arms In UF Dorms
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Florida Carry Inc. has filed an appeal to the University of Florida’s decision to not allow UF students to have firearms in their dormitory rooms. The 1st District Court is scheduled to hear the case next Tuesday … Continue reading →
Hollywood Woman Shot In The Back Of The Head While Walking Down Street With Boyfriend – Called “Random Act Of Violence”
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Police are calling it a “random act of murder” but investigators are still unsure what prompted a man to walk up behind a woman and her boyfriend late Sunday evening and shoot her in the back of … Continue reading →
Texas CHL Holders Rewarded With Free Brisket Sandwich On The 4th – Business Was Ridiculous!
CYPRESS, TEXAS — Those with concealed handgun licenses were in for a treat this past fourth of July when Brooks’ Place offered up a mouth-watering brisket sandwich to everyone with a CHL permit. The main proprietor did it both in … Continue reading →
“A Wish For More Guns”, “One Gun Was Too Many”, Letters Regarding The Charleston Church Shooting
People are angry about the church shooting in Charleston, and they should be. Some of the logic thrown out, though, doesn’t sit very well with me. In the opinion column, Victor LaForest voices his opinion that, had a concealed carrier … Continue reading →
Ohio Teachers Training To Respond To Active Shooters – With Force
Southeastern Ohio is just the latest are of schools sending teachers and faculty through an intense three day FASTER (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response) course. The course is designed to prepare teachers and faculty to respond to active shooters … Continue reading →
George Pataki Says That Bringing Guns Across State Lines is Illegal, But It’s Really Not The Case
By Nick Leghorn via TheTruthAboutGuns.com Former Republican governor of New York George Pataki has very gingerly placed his foot inside his very busy mouth. The Republican presidential candidate did an interview with a publication called “The Skimm” in which he … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Massad Ayoob’s Concealed Carry Wardrobe Tips
Massad Ayoob provides some tips when it comes to your concealed carry wardrobe. When it comes to carrying a concealed handgun, wardrobe is essential. While Massad Ayoob isn’t a fashion expert, he is one of the foremost authorities on firearms, … Continue reading →
Neighbor Defends Elderly Woman After She Was Shot By Her Own Grandson
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — In a weird twist of events that has left neighbors in shock, a man was shot and killed by his neighbor, a former Mecklenburg County prosecutor, following him shooting his own grandmother. It’s not really as confusing … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] News Crew Robbed At Gunpoint Live On Air In San Francisco, Because Gun Control Is Useful
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Reporters and other employees from two news stations were robbed at gunpoint last Thursday, and a camera man was pistol-whipped. As you’ll see from the video above, part of the incident was captured on live television. … Continue reading →
NH Constitutional Carry Goes Down In A Burning Ring Of Hassan’s Fire
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE — While Maine is awaiting their Governor’s official response to their version of constitutional carry, New Hampshire will have to wait just a little bit longer. Governor Maggie Hassan has ruled that such a thing as permitless … Continue reading →
Question: Who Has Multiple Concealed Carry Permits? How Many States Are You Covered In?
If you’re like me, you enjoy coverage. You also enjoy not breaking the law. Therefor, I like to be covered to legally carry my firearm in all the states that I visit (or plan to visit). But under a permitting … Continue reading →
Secondary Dangers Of Firearms: It’s Not Just The Discharge
By Carrie Lightfoot via TheWellArmedWoman.com While a guns primary danger lies in the discharge of ammunition, there are other secondary dangers in which a gun may be detrimental to the health of the handler and bystanders. Gun safety rules will also … Continue reading →
Maine Governor To Sign Law Today That Will Eliminate The Requirement For Permit To Carry Concealed
AUGUSTA, MAINE — Governor LePage is expected to sign LD 652 into law at 2pm EST today, which would bring an end to mandatory concealed carry permits. The bill would allow anyone who can legally purchase a firearm, to conceal … Continue reading →
[HOLSTER REVIEW] Free State Holsters – Cottage Industry Goes Head To Head With The Big Guys
In the parking lot of Wildlife Taxidermy in Auburn, New Hampshire, I met up with a local holster manufacturer who specifically makes Kydex frames for concealed and open carry. The meeting itself took about a week to schedule because, as … Continue reading →
Texas-based Whataburger: Concealed Carry GOOD, Open Carry BAD
In a public statement issued just weeks after Texas passed an open carry law that will allow licensed Texans to openly carry a handgun, the CEO of Whataburger reiterated their long-standing policy against open carry, but remind people that they’re … Continue reading →