Category Archives: Concealed Carry

Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle: Personal Defense Considerations

Recently, I was doing some research for another article and came across the account of an officer losing his handgun during a felony traffic stop. It went like this: the officer, knowing the suspects were dangerous, took his revolver out … Continue reading

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Carrying Two Guns?

If one is to believe some of the internet experts, their daily load-out comprises at least two guns, three knives, brass knuckles, a blackjack and a field first aid kit. While over here, most of us are just trying to … Continue reading

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Changing Your Everyday Carry Gun: Proper Training

For the past two months, I’ve been carrying one of my favorite defensive handguns, the Smith & Wesson 2 1/2-inch Model 19 revolver. Now, I’m not writing to discuss the pros & cons of packing a defensive revolver. I have always … Continue reading

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Securing Your Carry Gun

Quite a few years ago, I made a trip to visit my folks. Out of respect for my mother’s wishes, I took my Colt revolver off and put it on the shelf in the hall closet. That’s an old-time tradition in the … Continue reading

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