Concealed Nation
“It’s A Sign Of The Times” — Council Members Vote To Allow Themselves To Carry Concealed
HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — Hendersonville council members want to pass an ordinance that exempts them from the local ordinances prohibiting carrying a concealed firearm onto city property. North Carolina is one of the few states in the southeast which has … Continue reading →
Moms Learn How To Use Handguns — Arm Up, Stand Up To Rash Of Home Invasions
HOUSTON, TEXAS — More than half-way through 2015, there have already been 50 residential invasions in vicinity of Bellaire and West University. A group of mothers attended a training course specifically geared to preparing them for the realities of defending … Continue reading →
Injection-Molded Polymer And Copper Rounds — Take A Look At Ruger’s New Line Of Self-Defense Ammunition
Copper and polymer bullets spun into a unique pattern promising a faster muzzle velocity, better wound channels, and reduced ricochet… That’s the most recent product of a partnership between Ruger® and PolyCase with the release of their ARX® line of … Continue reading →
GOOD SHOOT: Craigslist Crime Thwarted By Father’s Armed Son, Two Shots Hit Two Targets
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — A father and son planning to see a car that they found on Craigslist got much more than they bargained for when they were ambushed by three men after they couldn’t find the address. “This was … Continue reading →
Maintenance Worker Plucks Pistol From Hotel Room — Take It With You!
DALEVILLE, ALABAMA — A maintenance worker at the EconoLodge in Daleville has been arrested on second degree theft of a firearm after entering a guest’s room and stealing that guest’s firearm. According to the report released through Dothan First, a … Continue reading →
Armed Robber Gets Shot In Liquor Store… It’s Okay, We’re Going To Throw You A Bone On This One…
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Authorities have formally identified the body of a man whom was shot and killed by a liquor store clerk after the clerk reported he brandished a weapon. As WLKY reported, the shooting was believed to be the … Continue reading →
Armed Citizen Opens Fire On Home Depot Shoplifter; You’re Doing It Wrong
AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN — A woman with a concealed carry permit in Michigan opened fire on a shoplifter as he was running out of the store and to a waiting vehicle in the parking lot. The shooting happened in the … Continue reading →
[FIREARM REVIEW] Walther PPS 9mm Review For Concealed Carry
The Walther PPS, chambered in 9mm, has been out on the market since 2007. The PPS in Walther PPS stands for “Police Pistol Slim” — an odd way of saying they designed it for concealed carry for law enforcement. We’ve … Continue reading →
DISCUSS: Parent Who Left Pistol In Unlocked Car At Elementary School Surrenders His Permit And Gun
Let’s do a little thought experiment. Put yourself in the shoes of a high profile sales representative who often drives around with a lot of cash. It only makes sense to carry a concealed pistol, right? Add that to the … Continue reading →
Elderly Man Lucks Out BIG TIME When Trigger Goes “Click” — 3 Home Invaders Sent Running
ATHENS, GEORGIA — A 74-year-old managed to send three burglars running after drawing his pistol out of his pocket. On the surface, it seems like a win for defensive gun use — however the devil truly is in the details. … Continue reading →
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Thug Tries To Rob Man In His Garage, Has Gun Wrestled Away; Things To Learn From This Encounter
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — A homeowner is lucky to be alive after fighting with an armed robber over control of the robber’s gun. In the end, the intended victim won. In 80 tense seconds, a struggle is captured on a … Continue reading →
Gun Free UT Founder: If You Carry A Gun, You’re Inherently Dangerous
Lisa Moore is an English professor at the University of Texas, and is a founder of the group Gun Free UT. The group began after the campus carry bill was signed into law in Texas recently. Whatever the cause for action, … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] How to Stop MASS SHOOTINGS: Colion Solidifies Our Stance On Not Publicizing A Mass Shooter’s Name & Face
This is a video and thought process that will never get old. We’ve detailed on numerous occasions… the reasons why we never publish a mass shooter’s name or photo. It’s really simple to us, and you can read all about … Continue reading →
DISCUSS: Texas A&M Study Examines Link Between Concealed Carry And Crime — Can’t Find One
When you open up Facebook or reddit or any other social media platform and read the headlines, “Study Proves…(blah blah blah)”, you may think to yourself, “oh wow! Something has been proven/disproven!” This is great if it’s something you personally … Continue reading →
[CCW IN ACTION] Detroit CHL Gets Car Wrecked Stopping Car Jacker
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — What could be chalked up to be just another day in Detroit, a confirmed Concealed Handgun License holder was able to thwart the attempted theft of his car at a gas station. WJBK reports that the victim … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] TRUMP On 2A: “I Have A License To Carry In NY. If Somebody Attacks Me, They’re Going To Be Shocked.”
For the first time, presidential hopeful Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has his concealed carry permit in the state of New York. Quite the feat for the average Joe, especially in the city. “I have a license to carry … Continue reading →
Armed Robbery Suspect Cries Foul After Getting Shot By Bystander — Rushes For Safety Into McDonald’s
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA — Witnesses in the parking lot of a Lawton McDonald’s report they saw an armed man attempt to rob another at gunpoint around 9:30 pm. The initial situation was described as a bit sketchy to begin with — … Continue reading →
“Every Concealed Carrier Needs A Good Lawyer” — Fact Or Fiction?
We’ve covered plenty of cases of self-defense on Concealed Nation. Everything ranging from home security to Good Samaritan comes up on our page from time-to-time. One of the things we rarely cover, however, is the aftermath. Not every story ends … Continue reading →
Teaching Family Members About Concealed Carry Firearms
Not everyone lives in a classic nuclear family. Some concealed carriers live in tenement housing flats in low-income areas and others live in luxurious McMansions dotting the suburbs around major cities. No matter your setting, your home is where you … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Oregon Gunman’s Father: “That’s What Guns Are, For Killers”
The father of the gunman who killed 9 and injured 9 others Thursday spoke with reporters on his frustration with the current gun laws in the country. However, the father throws every gun owner in America into the same category as … Continue reading →