Guns for Beginners: How to Maintain Your Concealed Carry Pistols

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By James England via concealednation.org Modern firearms are usually made to exacting standards. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Hi-Point or a Kimber, the modern manufacturing process usually takes out a lot of guesswork as...

Maine Expands Concealed Carry Reciprocity

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Governor Paul Le Page of Maine has signed LD868/SP313 into law. The bill reforms and streamlines the reciprocity process for Maine, removing discretion from the hands of the Chief of the State Police. The...

Jeffry Smith Visits St. Louis Zoo Wearing Empty Holster

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“'Would you like to engage in dialogue?' (gun rights advocate Jeffry) Smith asked (Moms Demand Action) group organizer Becky Morgan. 'No, thank you,' Morgan said. 'Have a good day.'” And that's about what you'd...

Texas Is Now An Open Carry, Campus Carry State

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Don H writes: Barring any special sessions, which Governor Abbott has suggested are not planned, the Texas 84th Legislature is a wrap. With the Governor signing HB910 and SB11 into law today, Texas will soon be a...

Are You Too Stupid for a Concealed Carry Permit?

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By Brandon via concealednation.org Sometimes, certain people just aren’t cut out to carry a firearm — let alone own one. It takes a certain type of person to own and carry, and it’s a responsibility...

Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Black Lives Matter in Detroit

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In 2001 Michigan passed a shall issue concealed carry law. Detroit's city government was initially hostile to the idea. But as the city's decline accelerated, by 2010, five city council members had permits. After Detroit declared...

Can The Police Stop a Texas Open Carrier to Check for a License?

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https://youtu.be/dSFEfiCvFl0 A raging debate nearly derailed the new Open Carry law in Texas (which will take effect on January 1). It centered around the so-called "Dutton Amendment" or "Dutton/Huffines Amendment." Briefly stated, the amendment forbid police officers from stopping and detaining...

Lessons On Truth From the Twisted Mind of James Holmes

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Time and again we've been told that active shooters choose to attack certain places over others because those targets are either posted as "gun-free zones" or fall within the definition of a "gun-free zone"...

New Texas Law: No More Arrests for Concealed Guns “Forgotten” in Carry-On Luggage

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We've heard the same story hundreds of times. In the rush to get to the airport, some gun owner forgot to double check their carry-on luggage. Hiding inside: a loaded handgun that they meant...

Question of the Day: Is Open Carry Especially Good for Women?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsNbDp6gKRg   I've known Nicki (a.k.a., "Liberty Doll") for about a year. She's an advocate for gun rights; you can feel her passion for firearms freedom on her Facebook page. After getting a dog, Nicki became aware that she was...

OMG! A Concealed Carrier! At a Baseball Game! OMG!

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"Well this is terrifying. During Monday night's Astros-Orioles game at Minute Maid park, a fan reached for a foul ball, and in doing so revealed a concealed firearm tucked into his waistband. Here's a still photo (above)...

TX Campus Carry Bill Passes Senate, Goes to Governor

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The Texas House just voted for the final time on Senate Bill 11, the Campus Carry bill. Representative Fletcher opened discussion with a spirited statement that the media had blown this bill all out...