ATTENTION GUN OWNERS & FUTURE GUN OWNERS: GET CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFIED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
Hello, Concealed Coalition community! This week, we dive into an intriguing topic that’s sparked a lot of interest: “Austin, what is an SBR gun?” Defining an SBR Gun SBR stands for short-barreled rifle, also commonly called a short barrel rifle. In the realm of firearms, particularly because Concealed Coalition usually focuses more on pistols for …
Hello, Concealed Coalition, Austin Davis here, and thank you for sending in your questions. If you have a question you’d like to ask, just text me at 713-528-8411. This week’s question is awesome: “Austin, should a first time shooter start with a rifle or pistol?” First Important Consideration Isn’t Rifle or Pistol…It’s Safety First things …
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Hi, I’m Austin Davis, National Training Director at Concealed Coalition, and I’m here today to answer two related questions. The first comes from Liz, a fellow Texan from Rotan, Texas: How much training do you need to be confident to carry a firearm? Excellent question. You know, when we think about building confidence using firearms, …
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Hey Concealed Coalition family, here’s a quick tip that did not make it in the Concealed Coalition University episode for Home Defense: Imagine you’re in a situation where you have a noise in another part of your house. Maybe it’s in a low light situation or in a daylight situation. You’re hunkered down and you …
One of the top questions in my over 30 years I get from my students is, “Austin, what should I look for when I buy a handgun?” Well, for me, there are a few things you might want to think about. Look for a Modern Polymer Handgun First off, I’m a big fan of any …
This piece was written by Concealed Coalition’s Territory Training Director Yates Crawford. When it comes to lighting tools, this is a hot topic in the industry. First, a simple breakdown. Lumens vs. Candela – What’s the difference? Lumens is the measurement of a light’s total output. Higher lumen flashlights offer more flood, or a broader …
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Concealed Coalition National Training Director Austin Davis is a big fan of the red dot on a defensive pistol. Here’s his answer to the question, “Are red dots good for …
Summary of the WV Campus Carry Bill – What is it? On March 1st, 2023, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, signed into law Senate Bill 10, the “Campus Self-Defense Act,” allowing law-abiding gun owners to carry concealed firearms on college and university campuses in West Virginia. This act takes effect July 1, 2024, …
When it comes to carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) and encountering law enforcement, it’s important to know your rights and obligations. A couple of questions we frequently get from members in the Concealed Coalition Community are: There can be some legal nuances involved with answering these questions in different states. Generally speaking though, there are …
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