Who got a holster for Christmas this year? Who wanted a holster for Christmas? Even though I have a closet and gun safe overflowing with holsters for all of my firearms I constantly have this grass is greener mentality to holsters. Always searching and trying to find [Read More…]
Bravo Concealment does a fantastic job of making holsters for nearly every sidearm under the sun. They construct holsters and accessories that even account for threaded barrels, suppressor height iron sights, and RMR cuts on slides which are becoming increasingly [Read More…]
Everyone knows the first rule of a gunfight – “bring a gun”. But just having a firearm is not enough to maximise you chances in case of a self-defence shooting. You would also benefit from proper gear and most importantly – solid gunhandling [Read More…]
In this segment of Concealed Open Carry Corner, we are going to dive down the rabbit hole of open carry. Many states actually allow for the open carry of firearms in public, but very few individuals do it because of social stigmas. I, personally, have been carrying [Read More…]
A new IndieGoGo crowd-funding campaign has been started for a pretty curious product which boasts the ability to easily conceal carry a pistol off-body. The newer company, Midrat Supply Co, touts their product, DeepCover, will change your mind on different ways to [Read More…]
Welcome to another edition of TFB’s Concealed Carry Corner. This week we’ll be discussing Concealed Carry while jogging. Whether you currently run, or are thinking about starting to run or jog, it’s time to think about personal protection if you haven’t already. [Read More…]
Many talk about concealed carry and assume it is all about getting a license. Some take it a step further and attempt to prevent printing, but there is far more to concealment than not printing. Some even attempt to achieve the “instafamous” sub-second draw. While a [Read More…]
When someone entertains the idea of carrying for the first time they will inevitably be inundated with one slapstick cliche after another. The main objective for any new concealed carry holder is to wade their way through these tongue and cheek comments to find the best [Read More…]
Today we salute the unofficial end of summer in the northern hemisphere, swapping lemonade and hotdogs for pumpkin spice lattes and scones. In the firearm world, the changing of the seasons can mean a change in the way we carry our concealed weapons. The shorts that [Read More…]
If you have been carrying a sidearm for any reasonable amount of time you likely have a shoebox or desk drawer with a dozen plus holsters inside. There is no magically perfect holster for carrying Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) or Inside-the-Waistband (IWB). To muddy the [Read More…]
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Bryan Bogue, president of Elite Survival Systems brought several concealed carry options to the US Concealed Carry Association Expo (USCCAE) and to NRA 2018 recently. Among the vast number of options in the ESS booth were the marathon gun bag and Smokescreen G2 [Read More…]
Dene Adams brought several holster designs to the US Concealed Carry Association Expo (USCCAE) recently. Shoppers were able to pick up, feel, and get questions answered in person from several of the staff (and family members) at Dene Adams. Curious customers could also [Read More…]
“Some aspects of concealed carry are about hiding in plain sight”, that’s the concept behind Cyndees Conceal Carry Purses according to it’s owner, Cyndee Harding. All of the ambidextrous concealed carry purses are made in the USA and include [Read More…]
Terrida Gun revealed several concealed carry purses from their premium leather line at the US Concealed Carry Association Expo recently. Handmade in Venice, Italy by owner Patrick Gaccetta and his cousin Terrida offers handbags, rifle cases, shotgun shell bags, and [Read More…]
Moya Tactical, a veteran-owned company out of Southern California, displayed their patent-pending anti-printing t-shirts at the US Concealed Carry Association Expo (USCCAE) recently. Anti-Printing Technology was developed by the company in order to allow gun owners [Read More…]
The US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Expo took place April 13-15, 2018 in Louisville, KY. While attending the Expo, TFB writer Rachel Y got to catch up with USCCA president and founder, Tim Schmidt. Rachel: Where did all of this start? Did you envision something [Read More…]
CNN Analyst and Former FBI Assistant Director Tom Fuentes caused quite a stir recently due to his comments on the practicality of teachers with concealed carry firearms in the classroom. Specifically, regarding female teachers and school faculty carrying concealed [Read More…]
The folks at Rothco have always produced quality gear, concealed carry clothing, and survival accessories. This year at SHOT Show 2018, they included a line of “Grey Man” concealed carry clothing as well. True Grey Man Concealed Carry Rothco’s media [Read More…]
Meet my new friend, Kristen. She’s the brains behind Packin’ Neat. Kristen grew tired having to purchase a new EDC handbag each time she purchased a new firearm. She and I agree that sometimes, women already have a handbag they enjoy carrying and don’t [Read More…]
In one of the Russian social media pages dedicated to firearms, I found a picture of two pistols being in development in Russia. These handguns are designed by an unknown arms designer whose nickname is “Kochevnik”. Both pistols are chambered in 9x19mm. The [Read More…]
This “Female Gun Owner” series has focused on various aspects of concealed carry and firearms in general which I didn’t expect or hadn’t planned for. (View article 1, article 2, and article 3 here.) Each article delves deeper into things that never crossed my [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has introduced a new concealed carry handgun chambered in .380 ACP. The new handgun is called 911. Here is how Springfield Armory describes the model name: With such great advances made in modern defense ammunition, the .380 has become a seriously [Read More…]
Ah, the great Open vs Concealed Carry debate! Even the most blasé firearms conversation turns into a spirited discussion when the topic of “open carry” is raised. SURELY in this day and age of the Independent Modern Woman, we can all agree that IF she carries at [Read More…]
Heizer Defense has recently announced that the first batch of PKO-45 pistols had been shipped to a dealer. It means the sales of these long-awaited handguns have started. The MSRP is $899. PKO-45 is a very slim and compact semi-auto pistol chambered in .45 ACP. With [Read More…]
When it comes to concealed carry, whether you are brand new to the idea or a seasoned veteran with a desk drawer of 30 holsters, it is always good to be in the know. Is the state I am traveling in have reciprocity where I am from? Does the state I am currently in [Read More…]
We previously covered some personal opinions on such concealed carry topics as holster requirements, self-defense options, among some others. In this second article, we will continue to cover some concealed carry techniques and attitudes that have worked well for me, [Read More…]
We’ve covered a number of products and some techniques when it comes to concealed carry at TFB, but something that I think is important are certain methods and practices that make carrying a concealed firearm safer and more efficient. The following are several points [Read More…]
Full Conceal is now shipping their Glock 19 folding pistol conversion called M3. The folding mechanism allows having a more compact carry package which in a matter of seconds unfolds and becomes a Glock 19 with a 21-round magazine. The reason why they advertise it with [Read More…]
There are things that certainly cause you to ask “what the heck were they thinking”? Well the Proud Right Winger Bicep Holster is a perfect example of ” [they] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they [Read More…]