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Concealed Carry Instructors Jody Picou and Yates Crawford discussing Chambered Carry.

One in the Chamber or Not? Two Concealed Carry Trainers Give Their Honest Answer

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou and Yates Crawford. In episode 6 of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou and Yates Crawford — both Concealed Coalition trainers — tackle one of the most frequently debated questions in concealed carry: should you carry with a round in the chamber, or not? …

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Behind the Holsters hosts discussing the 18 USC 922(g)(3).

Firearm Laws and Drug Use: What Gun Owners Need to Know About 18 USC 922(g)(3)

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou, with Matt Wheeler and Yates Crawford. A Federal Law With a Definition Problem If you’ve ever taken a concealed carry class, you’ve heard an instructor say it: if you are a habitual user of a controlled substance, you cannot legally possess a firearm. …

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Behind the Holster hosts disussing Concealed Carry Reciprocity and Permits.

Concealed Carry Reciprocity and Permits: What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know Before Traveling

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou, with Matt Wheeler and Yates Crawford. Reciprocity Is the Most Misunderstood Word in Concealed Carry Most people who carry a firearm know their home state’s laws reasonably well. Far fewer know what happens the moment they cross a state line. Reciprocity — the …

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Concealed Carry Podcast discussing whether teachers should carry firearms in schools.

Should Teachers Carry Firearms in Schools? What NC House Bill 193 Gets Right — and Wrong

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler. A Law With Good Intent and a Training Problem North Carolina’s House Bill 193 allows teachers in private schools to carry concealed firearms on campus. The intent behind it is straightforward: smaller private schools often can’t afford dedicated security. Teachers …

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Behind the Holster hosts Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler.

Why Behind the Holster Exists: An Introduction to the Concealed Coalition Podcast

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou, with Matt Wheeler and Yates Crawford. The Firearms Industry Has a Misinformation Problem For decades, the conversation around firearms in America has been dominated by fear, politics, and outdated advice passed down through generations. Instructors telling students that anything less than a .45 …

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Concealed Carry in New York: Permits, Legal Costs, and Why Gun Owners Need to Vote

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From Behind the Holster, the Concealed Coalition podcast. Hosted by Jody Picou, with KC Brown, Matt Wheeler, and Yates Crawford. Is New York Actually Becoming More Gun-Friendly? New York has a reputation as one of the most restrictive states for gun owners. But that reputation is more complicated than most people think — and it’s …

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Getting LTC Ready in Wake County, North Carolina

County-Level Guide: Applying for a North Carolina CHP in Wake County, NC

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In North Carolina, concealed handgun permits (CHP) are not issued by a centralized state    office. Instead, they are handled at the county level—making your local sheriff’s department  the key authority in your application process. For residents of Wake County, this means applying directly through the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. Whether you’re new to firearms …

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Getting LTC-Ready in Bucks County, PA

How to Get a Pennsylvania LTC in Bucks County, PA

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Pennsylvania issues a License to Carry Firearms (LTC), which allows eligible residents to carry a concealed firearm and, in some cases, transport a firearm in a vehicle. As gun ownership continues to rise across the state, many Pennsylvanians just like you are taking the steps to carry legally and responsibly. Whether you’re new to firearms …

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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and What It Means Today 

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The conversation about concealed carry reciprocity—whether a permit from one state should be recognized in others—has been one of the most enduring debates in U.S. firearms law. At the center of that debate stood the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, a bill that passed the House of Representatives but ultimately did not become law. …

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