So you decided you want to conceal carry a gun for your protection. Congratulations. But how do you get started? This article will help supplement your research on concealed carry. Before we get started let's discuss safety. There are four main rules for gun safety. They are: Always treat every firearm as though it is loaded, always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot and always be sure of your target an

Note: Before reading check out my Brainfighting v Gunfighting article. It addresses mindset and knowledge which is more important than having a gun. After reading that you will understand some of the items I reference in this article. When it comes to come home defense, I hear people say "I have a gun, i'm good". Wow, that is a horrible mindset. Is it good to have a gun for home defense? For me it is, for you I am not sure. With proper training it is an asset in my opinion. B

The Arisaka Defense M-LOK Scout Mounts are on point! I use the Streamlight Protac Rail Mount lights on my rifles. They have the same mounting as SureFire Scouts, so they work with the Arisaka Defense M-LOK Scout Mounts. Arisaka has two types. The Inline and the Offset. The inline is a straight arm mount and the offset is offset at a 45 degree angle. I have used both of these mounts for months now. My battle blaster is more of a go to war rifle. I have used the mounts and drop

Is Appendix Carry (AIWB) Dangerous? Does Concealed Carry Appendix Carry (AIWB) Work? Why do people Appendix Carry? "If you Appendix Carry you will shoot your wiener off!". I have heard it all. It is like a bad word to so many. It brings our the claws in some circles when discussing concealed carry. These same people will look at something like the Urban Carry Holster, which does not have a rigged shell around the trigger guard like kydex, and praise it. Subtle leather allows

I have heard a lot of people talk about concealed carry. Instructors, friends, Internet gun puppets, etc. I have studied different ways to carry, the benefits and negatives of said ways. I have trained with different ways including appendix carry. When I first began carrying concealed I was a 3 o'clock carrier. For many purposes 3 o'clock is a great position to carry. I trained for years carrying at that position. It works. But in recent years I have moved over to appendix ca