I had always relegated compensators and gas pedals as things geared towards competition shooting. I hadn’t really considered them for duty or concealed carry guns. That changed for me after attending GunCon 2025 last summer. I got a chance to shoot with both systems on range day and started rec...
The New Mexico gun ban, SB17 is facing stiff opposition from Second Amendment supporters in the House Judiciary Committee. It is vulnerable. The New Mexico legislative session ends today.
Movies and the real-world application of firearms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from Read ...
Since 1950, nearly 98% of mass public shootings have occurred in gun-free zones. This in-depth analysis examines John Lott’s research.
A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...
In this episode, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Concealed Carry Podcast alongside co-host Jacob Paulsen. We reflect on our journey from humble beginnings to an extensive library of 744 episodes focused on firearms, self-defense, and responsible gun ownership.
Predators are not immortal. Humans must manage ecosystems. Nothing else can do so. The idea of a "balance" in nature is a myth.
Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...
Virginia’s HB 1542 could prohibit carrying most centerfire semi-automatic firearms in public places. Critics argue the bill’s language effectively criminalizes common concealed carry pistols. The post Statewide Carry Ban Bill: Just When Virginians Thought Things Couldn’t Get Much Worse appe...
In the overwhelming majority of states, getting a CCW permit is only slightly more complicated than registering to vote.