What Is an SBR Gun? SBR Guns Explained

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 […]
Should a First Time Shooter Start with a Rifle or Pistol?

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 […]
How Long Until I Become Confident Using a Firearm?

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, […]
What to Do If You Hear a Noise in Your Home

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 […]
What To Consider When Buying a Handgun

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 […]
What is the Concealed Coalition Membership?

Over the past five years, Concealed Coalition has solidified its spot as an industry-leading provider of concealed carry training and certification. Week after week our elite network of trainers meet with law-abiding Americans who seek to exercise their right to carry a firearm and protect what matters most. When students leave a Concealed Coalition class, […]
The Benefits of Exercise on Concealed Carry

Exercise can have a very positive impact on our lives: it improves our physical strength, dexterity, agility, and reaction times, which are integral for a lifestyle centered around defensive living. Physical fitness also develops confidence, discipline, and a stronger mindset. So, the right kind of exercise can have a very positive effect on one’s concealed […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Defensive Living

The new year brings a lot of possibilities with it. It’s your opportunity to not only reflect upon the last 12 months, but to create goals and set intentions for the year ahead. When it comes to crafting New Year’s resolutions for the coming year, self-defense and defensive living don’t make their way onto many […]
Common Questions About Constitutional Carry

What is constitutional carry? Constitutional carry is the carrying of a handgun, either openly or concealed, without some form of license or permit. In some states this is also known as “permitless carry.” Constitutional or permitless carry reflects the view that the Second Amendment does not allow for restrictions on gun rights. Though there are […]