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[OP-ED] If Trump Favors Gun Free Zones — Start With His Own Hotels?
Here at Concealed Nation, we usually try to stay the heck away from partisan politics. And it’s hard not to notice Donald Trump. But recently, he tweeted that he would like to see an end to gun free zones – … Continue reading →
Another Theater Attack — Another “Gun Free Zone”
ANTIOCH, TENNESSEE — Authorities are saying a 29 year old man attacked a theater showing of “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Wearing a surgical mask and wielding both a gun and a hatchet, he let loose a torrent of pepper spray … Continue reading →
Would You Shoot Someone Stealing A TV From Your Neighbor’s Home? This FL Man Did
TAVARES, FLORIDA — As a man was walking out of his home with his wife Tuesday, he noticed a teen in his neighbor’s yard. The man told police he went in his house to arm himself and then went over to … Continue reading →
West Virginia And Nevada Entering Into Reciprocal Agreement For Concealed Carry
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia State Attorney General, has confirmed that a reciprocity agreement has been reached between the State of Nevada and West Virginia. This is great news for both West Virginia residents looking to … Continue reading →
Charges Dropped For Concealed Carry Firearm In Carry-On Luggage – Always Know Where Your Firearm Is!
LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA — A competitive shooter did something that would make almost any concealed carrier cringe – he forgot to remove a concealed carry pistol from his carry-on bag. Thankfully for Victor Hugo Franco Jr., charges have been formally … Continue reading →
Uber Driver Defends Himself With Firearm And Gets Fired, Per Uber Policy: What’s Your Take?
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A former military policeman and a concealed handgun license instructor, Deven Garza decided to try his luck making some extra cash with Uber. Unfortunately for him, one of his fares got violent after his passengers couldn’t agree where … Continue reading →
[FIREARM REVIEW] Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 S&W
Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in 40 S&W. A popular firearm for concealed carry, let’s break it down and see how it holds up. M&P Shield Form Factor Dimensions … Continue reading →
Those Idaho Concealed Carry Fees? That’s The Sheriff’s Rainy Day Slush Fund…
MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO — The justification for charging a fee for a concealed carry permit usually floats around the idea that county sheriffs and the issuing authorities need to do background checks, lengthy foot work, and the like to ensure … Continue reading →
Woman Shoots Friend In Home Invasion — Right Idea, Wrong Application
ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS — What turned out to be an unfortunate attempt to defend their home from intruders, one woman accidentally shot her roommate while attempting to shoot two armed, masked men who forcibly entered their home. By the time … Continue reading →
Two Robbers Jump A Man – One Gets Shot In The Throat
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — Criminal enterprises used to be such a lucrative, easy trade. You and your buddy get together, hide behind a dumpster or something, and wait for some some unsuspecting guy to go walking by. That’s apparently how the … Continue reading →
Another Self-Defense Shooting By A Concealed Carrier; Criminals Take Note, It’s A Growing Trend
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA — Concealed carry permits are skyrocketing in numbers across the Country, and criminals should start taking note. They’re dropping like flies. When four juveniles attempted to rob two adults at gunpoint, they had no idea what they … Continue reading →
31-Year-Old Texas Woman And Marine Corps Veteran Brings Firearm To 9/11 Memorial, Spends Night In Jail
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — A 31-year-old Marine Corps veteran and mother was visiting the 9/11 memorial in NYC on Saturday with a friend, and paid the price for asking Ground Zero security guards this question: “Where can I … Continue reading →
When Is It Okay To Draw Your Gun During A Fight?
An often occurring question that crosses every concealed carrier’s mind is: when is the right time to draw? As we learn and become aware of the growing firearms community, we see some of the shocking and unbelievable circumstances that can … Continue reading →
Homeowner Goes On The Offensive After Two Intruders Break In — Nails Both Of Them
PETROS, TENNESSEE — A homeowner reported to deputies that he heard two intruders break into his house when he decided to take matters into his own hands. Don Cox reported to the police that after hearing two home invaders come … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Defensive Pistol Shooting Drills: Training Never Stops
Practice, practice, practice. Anyone who carries a firearm should be refining their skills on a regular basis. This includes watching YouTube videos to expand our knowledge and then when we’re comfortable, incorporating this new knowledge into our training. Above is another … Continue reading →
Online Concealed Carry Permit Certificates: Arizona OUT, Virginia IN; Find Out Why
Many of us opt to get other states’ concealed carry permits so that we are legally covered to carry in as many states as we can. Since a recent policy change, there is now a different go-to state to receive … Continue reading →
SITUATION SUNDAY #004: Fast Food Order Gone Wrong
Today is the fourth article in a new weekly series called Situation Sunday. With this series, we will be throwing out a hypothetical situation that someone could encounter during their daily activities and more importantly, how to handle that situation with … Continue reading →
Concealed Carrier Fends Off Attacker Without Firing A Shot!
CLINTONVILLE, OHIO — A former neighbor showed up on the doorstep of a man and called him a terrorist. This is easily a situation that could have gone downhill quickly. Nobody likes disgruntled people showing up on their doorstep and … Continue reading →
Be Prepared, Not Paranoid, When Helping A Stranger In Need. You Could Make Him Angry.
By Robert Farago via TheTruthAboutGuns.com There’s nothing wrong with being helpful to strangers in need. If a stranger needs assistance, all things being equal, render it. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But even as you … Continue reading →
There Seems To Be Some Confusion About Whether You Can Carry In The Post Office Parking Lot
After I threw out a little video the other day outlining the annoyance and danger of what the law-abiding concealed carrier has to go through when visiting a gun free zone like the Post Office, many people commented about the … Continue reading →