Even as open carry of handguns becomes more common, it is important to properly conceal firearms. While some may think openly carrying shows a person means business, it can also leave the carrier at…

If you listen to the anti-gun crowd, what they refer to as “illegal ghost guns” are one of the greatest scourges of Western Civilization. But what — exactly — is a ghost gun, and is it really…

Where does your right to bear arms come from? The answer is intuitive for the pro-gun community but often gets lost when conveyed to skeptics. Gun rights go deeper than the text of the Second…

It’s been quite a few busy, crazy years since I became more active in politics and government through the DC Project and BamaCarry. With DC Project, I first became a delegate, representing my state…

I’ve carried quite a few handguns throughout the past 40 years of my concealed carry lifestyle. Being trained in public safety, I’m not one who wishes to feel helpless. So I keep a carry gun with me…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

The Constitution of the state of Delaware, Article 1, Section 20: A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and state, and for hunting and recreational use.…

U.S. Concealed Carry Association President and Founder Tim Schmidt went live on One America News Network (OANN) to respond to President Biden’s planned use of executive power to enforce six gun…

There can be no doubt that red-dot reflex pistol sights are the most popular sighting system since a brass bead graced the top of a blackpowder Colt revolver. In fact, in 56 years of shooting, I have…

Two more states signed into law legislation permitting their residents to constitutional carry. This makes Iowa and Tennessee the 19th and 20th states to allow responsibly armed Americans to…

Traveling with firearms has different meanings for different people and is dictated by individual circumstances. For firearms instructors — especially those who conduct classes in states or countries…

Immersion learning is an educational approach that teaches concepts by placing learners into an environment that focuses on the exposure to — and absorption of — knowledge through multiple, layered…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

According to its website, 221B Tactical is a new company with a mission to provide innovative, top-of-the-line tactical gear of all types to law enforcement personnel, military, firefighters and…

It’s amazing the kinds of things you sometimes hear — or even overhear —in conversations. Sometimes the most shocking dialogue comes from fellow Second Amendment supporters. Maybe they just haven’t…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

In January 2021, the FBI conducted 4.3 million background checks, according to Fox News. That is the largest number of checks in a one-month period since the NICS checks began in 1998. Previously,…

When less-than-lethal force may resolve a situation, it’s good to have options. And PepperBall launchers large and small can be a great self-defense tool when deadly force isn’t called for.…

In a 7 to 4 ruling yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in California decided that the Second Amendment does not extend beyond the home for residents of the 9th Circuit (Alaska,…