ATTENTION GUN OWNERS & FUTURE GUN OWNERS: GET CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFIED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
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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But is there more to pepper spray than just “spray and pray”? All it takes is one look at current headlines to see how crazy our world is – balloons shot out of the sky, disasters left and right, and violence is reaching an all-time high in many areas of the country. So what happens …
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Between 2005 and 2020, the National Shooting Sports Foundation documented a 77% rise in female gun ownership. Today, there are over 5 million estimated women who practice target shooting in the United States, whether it’s for hunting, sport shooting, or sharpening self-defense skills. However, women didn’t always play a prominent role in the firearms industry. …
HERstory: Female Firearms Figures of the Past and Present Read More »
