#Concealed.Carry

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some things not to do when carrying a handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a closer look at the concept of having a compensator on your carry gun as a daily accessory. Springfield Armory was the latest to release a compensated version of their Hellcat line so it’s not a bad option to look at what compensators offer in the world of carrying concealed as well as some of the drawbacks. Let’s take a closer look at compensators on carry guns.

Welcome to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, our weekly foray into the world of wheelguns. This week, we’ll take a look at the Smith & Wesson 36, which is a 5-shot, small-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. The Model 36 is a purpose built self-defense revolver, which is also associated with detective work during the 20th Century. Is it still a viable self-defense weapon for the 21st Century? Let’s see.

LA Police Gear’s lineup has been dedicated to supplying the needs of the citizenry just as much as that of the police (as the name implies). To this end, they’ve created their own line of shirts, footwear, armor, and pants. The pants we’re reviewing today are the LAPG Battle Rattle Stretch Tactical Pants, which sport a total of 15 pockets for hunting, hiking, firearms training, or defending your patch of the homeland. Let’s dig into this fiesta de quinze pockets.

Welcome back to Part II of the Beretta 80x review. In Part I, we took a look at the design and features of the gun. This part of the review will focus on shooting and carrying it, which I did a lot over the last few months. Let’s get into it.

It’s totally unfair: The Europeans get an awesome 5.11 concealed carry/EDC belly band, and we don’t?!?! Made of proprietary materials, this band is built for comfort and utility, carrying a pistol (left or right hand) plus the ability to carry a radio/ AR Mag, spare pistol mags, multi-tools, and even a basic IFAK under your shirt. James Reeves pleads with you to leave a comment or contact 5.11 about getting this in the US – take our money!

In a departure from their standard appendix and outside waistband holsters, T.REX Arms is now selling a hybrid holster for 4-o’clock carry. Unlike many other hybrid holsters, the  Ironside Hybrid holster fully encloses the trigger guard inside the Kydex shell rather than against the backer material. This design avoids the risk found in other hybrid holsters where the backer material can flex into the trigger guard and cause an accidental discharge when holstering up.

LA Police Gear has been around since 2001, and they have established their own brand in addition to supplying other popular brands of duty gear to law enforcement and citizens. The LA Police Gear Terrain Flex Jeans are a departure from duty gear that ventures straight toward the concealed carry market that features NINE pockets, but without looking tactical whatsoever. As a longtime concealed carrier, I can say that the LAPG Terrain Flex Jeans answers questions that should’ve been asked a long time ago. Let’s dive into these pocketses.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the best carry positions based on your daily tasks. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to click the link here to check out the article. This week, I wanted to talk about a training I did with some local trainers about handgun manipulation in tight spaces. They went through how to properly draw a firearm from retention as well as how to clear rooms with less-than-ideal entryways. Let’s take a closer look at the answer to the question “Is retention shooting a good idea?”.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just took the unprecedented step of banning open and concealed carry in parts of the state under the guise of a public health order. “But doesn’t that fly directly in the face of the 2022 Supreme Court case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen?” you might ask. Well yes, it very plainly does. Let’s unpack where this order came from and where it is going to go. 

Mission First Tactical has a new backpack for sale, the Achro 22L. This pack features a quick-access concealed carry pocket for firearms. It also has specialized features like a felt-lined sunglasses pocket and storage for up to a 16-inch laptop or tablet.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the various cost levels of carry guns. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to talk about a similar topic that a commenter brought up to me last week. Determining the overall size of your carry gun can be a major factor in how comfortable you are carrying throughout the day. Finding that sweet spot where you have a firearm big enough for your hand yet be able to conceal it easily is the place everyone wants to eventually find to carry comfortably. Let’s take a closer look at my interpretation of a carry gun size guide.

How many Americans own guns? What kind of guns do they own? How many guns do they own? The 2021 National Firearm Survey by William English, Ph.D. at Georgetown University, sought to answer these questions and more. So let’s take a look at what the survey found.

Shield Arms shook up the concealed carry scene with their 15-round flush-fit Glock 43X/48 magazines. They have continued to improve that design and to add new accessories. The newest optional upgrade is a +2 extension for the S15 magazines.

Yesterday, on Election Day, Iowa voters had the choice to adopt or reject a ballot measure that would add the Right to Keep and Bear Arms language into the Iowa State Constitution. In Iowa, getting the language onto the ballot with the goal of amending the Constitution requires the measure to pass two consecutive legislative sessions before going to the voters to decide. This is actually the second time the Right to Keep and Bear Arms language has passed two legislative sessions, however, in 2019, a legal deadline was missed by the Secretary of State and the people’s voice had to wait for the process to start all over again. Two years after that failed attempt to add the Right to Keep and Bear Arms to Iowa’s Constitution, 65 percent of Iowa voters chose to protect and enshrine their Right to Keep and Bear Arms in their Constitution.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about jackets that were specifically designed for concealed carry and their validity. If you missed the article last week, be sure to check it out with the link here. This week, we will take a closer look at the trend of customizing carry guns and if they make a massive difference when it comes to self-defense. The aftermarket sector of the gun industry is a massive part of the market and there’s a reason there are so many products for various defensive handguns. Does it make a huge difference though? Let’s take a closer look at stock guns vs customized guns.