Concealed Nation
Security Guard Arrested During Baltimore Riots for Carrying Concealed Without A CCW
It’s the middle of one of the worst riots in Baltimore’s recent history. A police-related killing of an unarmed man, a country still reeling from Ferguson – Fox News understandably assigned extra security personnel to their reporters. One of those … Continue reading →
Armed Taxi Driver Defends Self Against Knife-Wielding Robber, Shooting And Killing Suspect
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA — A man with a concealed carry permit in Florida was forced to use his firearm in an apparent self-defense situation while on the job as a taxi driver. The man, Eric Wetzel, is also the owner of the … Continue reading →
KNOW YOUR COMPANY: Homeowner Shoots Home Invader In The Face Five Times, Later Learns It Was A Setup
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A homeowner fought back against an armed intruder after he tried to enter his home. A couple was visiting the homeowner Friday morning and when they were leaving the home, an armed man tried to enter. The … Continue reading →
LETTER: Response! “Club Was Wrong To Host Utah Gun Permit Class”
A couple days ago, I was taking a look at this. . . which was a letter to the editor showing disgust after a sportsman’s club hosted a Utah concealed carry permit course. How dare them, right? Here’s the whole letter: … Continue reading →
Obama’s Proposed Changes To ITAR Regulations Might Make Your Favorite Gun Sites And Videos Illegal
Official website to submit a comment: http://goo.gl/y4qCHz Federal Register Vol. 80 No. 106 Regarding Proposed Changes: http://goo.gl/tq0Mp2 Truth About Guns Article: http://goo.gl/1Jg90R Breitbart Article: http://goo.gl/a5j9Sz OK guys, this is some scary stuff. There are proposed changes to ITAR (International Traffic … Continue reading →
Gun Control Happy Chicago Hits 1,000 Shootings YTD
By Robert Farago from TheTruthAboutGuns.com My J-school prof told me never to put statistics in the opening paragraph. I agree. While the numbers in the chicagotribune.com story Chicago’s gun violence up from a year ago, topping 1,000 victims earlier are compelling, I’ll … Continue reading →
Concealed Carrier Shoots Intruder After Arriving Home To Find Suspect Who Entered Through Doggy Door
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — In what is still an active investigation, authorities released a few details about an apparent home invasion Thursday where a homeowner found a suspect in his home when he walked in. The suspect, who is believed … Continue reading →
Things To Consider Before Deciding To Carry Concealed
Am I willing to use my firearm to defend myself and others? A big part of being a concealed carrier is knowing that it comes with a heavy responsibility. It’s not open carry for a reason – nobody should know … Continue reading →
SURPRISE! New York SAFE Act Turns Out Not To Be What Was Promised
ALBANY, NEW YORK — In an obvious ‘I told ya so’ moment, some statistics are in regarding some violent crime in the Empire state. And it doesn’t seem the SAFE Act is keeping anyone safe. The SAFE Act was passed … Continue reading →
Wisconsin Moves To Nix 48-Hour “Cooling Off” Period For Gun Purchases
By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com “Ten states and the District of Columbia impose some form of waiting period for buying handguns,”startribune.com reports. “Wisconsin’s 48-hour period has been in effect since 1976, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.” … Continue reading →
Authorities In NYC Offer Ways To Scare Off Intruders, No Mention Of Self-Defense Methods
NEW YORK CITY — Authorities in the NYC area are seeing an increase in violent home invasions, and they’re saying that the criminals don’t care if you’re home or not. These brazen home invasions are also happening not only in … Continue reading →
Carrying Concealed Under The Influence – Does CCW And Alcohol Mix? Ever?
It’s been a long hard week. Why not just pop over to your local bar and have a nice cool glass of suds? On the surface, it seems like an awesome idea. But if you’re a daily carrier – it’s … Continue reading →
5 Armed Men Try To Enter Detroit Home, Female Concealed Carrier Inside Says Nope
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Around 3am Tuesday morning, 5 men entered a Detroit home, however they became quickly aware that they picked the wrong house. The 34-year-old woman inside the home is a concealed carry permit holder, and she wasted no … Continue reading →
How Texas Campus Carry ‘Win’ May Be A Lose
The Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus, in 280 BC, sought to stop the Romans from taking over his lands. Though he won two major victories against the far numerically superior Romans, each victory brought with it irreplaceable loss. Thus the … Continue reading →
House Votes To Allow Nonviolent Ex-Felons To Restore Gun Rights
Last week, the House voted to allow nonviolent ex-felons the opportunity to have their gun rights restored via petition to the ATF. Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck voiced his opinion (seen in the video above) that those who lost their … Continue reading →
One Uber Driver Is Not Like The Other: Excessive Force Vs. Self-Defense
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS — An Uber driver was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm over the weekend after he fired at a passenger who threw a rock at his sunroof, breaking it. The driver, 44-year-old Marvin L. White, who happens to … Continue reading →
NJ Governor Pardons Steffon Josey-Davis For Breaking Dumb Gun Law
By Nick Leghorn. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey and a candidate in the Republican presidential pack, has just issued a full pardon for Steffon Josey-Davis. Steffon was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon back … Continue reading →
Do You Need Your CCW Permit On You While Carrying?
This question comes up a lot. Is it necessary to keep a concealed carry permit on your person all the time while you’re carrying? Here’s a simple rule of thumb – if you’re not in a state with permitless concealed … Continue reading →
Too Stupid To Carry: How To Know When You’re A Bad Candidate For A Concealed Carry Permit
Sometimes, certain people just aren’t cut out to carry a firearm — let alone own one. It takes a certain type of person to own and carry, and it’s a responsibility that every single potential gun owner needs to consider. … Continue reading →
Teen With Fake Gun Shot Trying To Mug Concealed Carrier With Real Gun
After a nice meal at the Shell on Fowler Avenue, a couple were leaving when two teenagers emerged from the bushes brandishing what was thought to be an actual gun. The two teens – identified now as Reginald Smith and … Continue reading →