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Teen Burglar Held At Gunpoint, Doesn’t Wait Until Police Arrive — You Guess How It Ends
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — An 18-year old was found dead in a resident’s apartment following an alleged home invasion. Durham police are still actively investigating the shooting and the county prosecutor has not yet ruled whether or not the case … Continue reading →
NYPD Tells Off-Duty Officers They Can’t Carry At Pope Events
By Robert Farago via TheTruthAboutGuns.com “Off-duty cops who plan to see the pope during his tour of the Big Apple are being warned to leave their guns at home — or face being sent away and reprimanded by NYPD brass,” … Continue reading →
Is Open Carry For Concealed Carry Permit Holders Coming To The Sunshine State?
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — “A person licensed to carry a concealed firearm or weapon pursuant to this chapter may openly carry such firearm or weapon,” reads an amended lines recently submitted in a bill to the Florida House of Representatives. If … Continue reading →
Man Protects Girlfriend From Violent Ex-Husband — Why I Carry
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Tallahassee police have reported the death of a man while attempting to defend his girlfriend from her violent ex-husband. Sheldon Maurice Rogers showed up to the home of his former spouse, armed and ready. Moise Joseph, the … Continue reading →
WI Residents Consider Arming Up To Keep Coyotes At Bay
WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN — Not long ago, our biggest fear were the predators walking around on four legs versus two. For residents of Wauwatosa – that fear is still very real. CBS 58 reported recently on an increase in homeowners arming … Continue reading →
[CCW IN ACTION] Armed Robber Tries To Mug Wife — Doesn’t See Armed Husband Standing Behind Him
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — An armed robber walked into a rental property agency and levelled his illegally obtained pistol directly at the head of the owner’s wife. Little did he forget to see her husband walk out from behind a house … Continue reading →
KARMA: Dog Owner Tries To Shoot 7 Puppies In Head, One Puppy Steps On Trigger And Shoots Owner
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA — File this under one of those stories you can’t make up, and also put a big check mark next to the Karma box. *Please note that this story is from 2004, however we just came across it… … Continue reading →
Uphold The Law! Houston Zoo Removes Their 30.06 Signage
HOUSTON, TEXAS — The City of Houston is voluntarily removing signage prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms from many of its locations – including the Houston Zoo. ABC 13 covered the story of attorney Edwin Walker filing a complaint that … Continue reading →
Does Your State Acknowledge “Stand Your Ground”?
“Stand Your Ground” is also known as “No Duty To Retreat” and a few other names. It’s basically the part of each state’s codified law that authorizes an individual to defend himself with deadly force against a perceived threat. There … Continue reading →
[BREAKING] Bank Robber Shot By Concealed Carrying Customer In Michigan
WARREN, MICHIGAN — A quick thinking customer is credited with thwarting an armed bank robbery at a Citizens Bank on Monday. The bank robber walked into the bank and announced the robbery. The 43-year-old took money from a teller and … Continue reading →
Here Are 4 Concealed Carry Holsters That I Just Don’t Trust
When it comes to holsters, there should always be a few guidelines to follow when choosing the best options for your particular needs. I, personally, follow the guidelines outlined below when selecting a holster: It needs to completely cover the … Continue reading →
Thousands Of Vets In FL Get Fast Track To Concealed Carry Permits
Since the deadly attacks at two military recruitment centers in Tennessee two months ago, Florida Governor Rick Scott has issued an Executive Order that focused on protecting the National Guard in his state. The order includes speeding up the concealed … Continue reading →
Armed Teen Shot In Face By Homeowner During Invasion, Homeowner Then Shot While Giving Chase
RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA — A teen was shot in the face while struggling to regain control over the shotgun he brought to a home invasion. The homeowner, Michael Glenn Bryant, wasn’t going down without a fight. The suspects confronted Bryant, pointed … Continue reading →
Utah Supreme Court: Right to Self-Defense > Employers’ Rights
By Johannes Paulsen via TheTruthAboutGuns.com Last week, the Utah Supreme Court held, allowed the matter of Shawn H. Ray et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to proceed. That’s news because under Utah law the right of self-defense trumps an employer’s right to terminate at-will … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] How Much Truth Is There To Shooting A Lock Off A Door Like You See In The Movies?
DemolitionRanch takes us through an entertaining video to see how much truth there is to something we’ve seen a hundred times while watching TV and movies: Can you really shoot a lock on a door and break it to gain … Continue reading →
“He Should Have Killed Him” Is A Type Of Comment We See After Posting Some Self-Defense Stories; Here’s Why We Hate That
Here at Concealed Nation, we cover a lot of self-defense news stories. Sometimes they involve concealed carriers and other times they just involve aware citizens willing to defend themselves, their families, and their property. Not every criminal involved in a … Continue reading →
Partial Win: Federal Court Rules Some DC Gun Laws Unconstitutional
By Johannes Paulsen via TheTruthAboutGuns.com The DC Circuit Court of Appeals today struck down several parts of the District’s firearms laws as unconstitutional. [ED: click here for the NRA’s press release on the ruling.]The case is styled Dick Anthony Heller v. … Continue reading →
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Question: Is Concealed Carry A Lifestyle?
Our friend Robert Farago over at TTAG posted an article today surrounding the question: Is concealed carry a lifestyle? As a reference, Robert used a recent Into The Fray video (above) by Concealed Carry Magazine’s Kevin Michalowski and had this … Continue reading →
The Single Most Important Thing To Do As A Concealed Carrier
Be of sound mind. More important than having the perfect holster or training on the Sig Sauer Academy range — the concealed carrier needs to have his wits about him at all times. What is a sound mind? Control of … Continue reading →