ATTENTION GUN OWNERS & FUTURE GUN OWNERS: GET CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFIED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
Hi, it’s Austin Davis, National Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. We get questions from our members all the time, and this is one of the most common: What is constitutional carry? Defining Constitutional Carry Constitutional carry is also called unrestricted carry or permitless carry. Regardless of the name, the simplest answer is that this …
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Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis coming to you from Sicily, Italy. One of the things I think about while traveling overseas is pickpockets. The first thing you should remember when talking about pickpockets is this one golden rule: Do not risk what you cannot afford to lose. For example, this means if you have a …
Expert Tips for Traveling Safely: Avoiding Pickpockets Read More »
Hello Concealed Coalition family, it’s Austin Davis, your National Director of Training! Today I’m going to talk about how to keep your family from facing bankruptcy in the potential legal fight that can erupt after a defensive use of force situation. Setting the Stage It’s a little personal story that hopefully we can take a …
Avoiding Bankruptcy and Navigating the Fight After the Fight Read More »
Hi, it’s Austin Davis, here with another tip for YOU, our Concealed Coalition community. If you carry a gun for personal protection and self-defense, there are a lot of things you want to practice, such as how to shoot accurately, how to draw quickly, and how to go from a ready position to full extension. …
A Critical But Neglected Skill: Making the 9-1-1 Call Read More »
Hi Concealed Coalition family, Austin Davis here to answer your questions. This one comes from Richard in Denver, Colorado. “What do you look for in a firearm for everyday carry?” I personally look for what I call the “Goldilocks gun” for everyday carry. I want a gun that’s not too big and not too small, …
The Goldilocks Gun: Finding the Right Everyday Carry Firearm Read More »
Hi, I’m Austin Davis, Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. You as Concealed Coalition members send me questions. Today’s question is about police pistols, specifically “What pistols do police use?” What pistols the police use depends on a lot of factors. And since there are about 18,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in …
What Pistols Do Police Officers Use? Austin Davis Answers Read More »
Hello Concealed Coalition! It’s Austin Davis, and this week’s question is a good one. “Austin, how do I become a firearms instructor?” This is a great question. The problem is that this question probably has two or three paths. What do I mean by that? For example, if you just decide you want to be …
How to Become a Firearms Instructor: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis here, and every week I answer your questions. This week’s question is very interesting. It is, “Austin, what do I tell an intruder who enters our home?” Good question, but let’s try something before we answer this question. Before we deal with talking to somebody in our home, we need …
Calmly Responding to a Home Intruder in a Few Simple Steps Read More »
Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis here, and thank you very much for sending in your questions. This week’s question is awesome. It’s “Hey Austin, can I use a knife for self-defense?” Breaking Down the Question That’s actually two questions. The first question is, “Is the knife you’re carrying legal?” What do I mean by that? …
Legal, Lawful, Awful: Using a Knife for Self-Defense Read More »
