Jun 29, 2026
Connecticut's Public Act 26-41 bans selling convertible pistols by design. What it covers, who is grandfathered, and what it means for carriers and travelers.
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Jun 24, 2026
How the federal 'unlawful user' ban under 18 USC 922(g)(3) disqualifies marijuana cardholders and trips up prescription users, even where state law says it is legal.
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Jun 19, 2026
How your concealed carry permit travels in 2026: reciprocity tiers, permitless states, FOPA safe passage, vehicle transport, and the states that honor nothing.
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Jun 17, 2026
What North Carolina's SB50 permitless carry bill would change for residents, travelers, and reciprocity, and why the optional permit still matters.
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Jun 10, 2026
Our opinionated 2026 concealed carry handgun picks by size class: micro-compacts, slimlines, compact double-stacks, and modern revolvers.
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Jun 6, 2026
A month-by-month first-year training plan for new CCW holders: dry-fire habits, live-fire benchmarks, malfunction drills, force-on-force, and trauma care.
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Jun 2, 2026
A complete guide to concealed carry holsters: AIWB, IWB, OWB, pocket, ankle, and belly band carry, plus kydex versus leather, retention, cant, and fit.
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May 26, 2026
The pillar legal reference for permit holders: the deadly-force standard, castle doctrine, stand-your-ground, duty to retreat, defense of others, brandishing, and the post-shooting protocol.
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May 18, 2026
A federal-law reference for permit holders: the Gun Control Act, NICS and Form 4473, prohibited persons, NFA items, the Hughes Amendment, LEOPA, GFSZA, ghost gun rules, and FOPA.
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May 11, 2026
A first-time buyer's walkthrough of every concealed carry pistol decision: caliber, frame size, action type, revolver vs semi-auto, optics, capacity, and holster fit.
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Feb 1, 2025
Walking into your first concealed carry course can feel intimidating, especially if you are new to firearms.
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Feb 1, 2025
Deciding to take a concealed carry class is a significant step toward responsible firearm ownership.
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Feb 1, 2025
Concealed carry laws in the United States are anything but uniform. What is perfectly legal in one state can result in serious criminal charges just across the border.
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