The Current State of the 2025 Concealed Carry Map
This blog post is accurate and up to date as of the date of publication – Feb. 6, 2025. Ever since the landmark Supreme Court ruling on New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen in 2022 that broadly expanded Americans’ Second Amendment rights, it seems like the laws surrounding firearms and concealed carry are […]
Get CCW Training at Chicago Concealed Carry Classes
Concealed Coalition currently holds Chicago concealed carry classes in Addison, Illinois, about 25 miles west of Chicago. They are two-day courses to meet Illinois state requirements. Typically, they start Saturdays at 8:30am and end Sundays at 5:30pm. Right now the location for our Chicago concealed carry classes is Hampton Inn & Suites Addison, but refer […]
New Colorado Ghost Gun Ban Challenged in Lawsuit
The new Colorado ghost gun ban, which went into effect on New Year’s Day, is already facing legal challenges. This law makes assembling untraceable guns using kits or 3-D printers illegal in the state. However, within hours of its implementation, two gun rights groups initiated a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the Colorado ghost […]
Does a Red Dot Make Sense on a Carry Pistol?
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 […]
Update on the California Data Release: Six Months Later
Back in late June 2022, the California Attorney General’s office and Department of Justice landed themselves in some trouble when they leaked the personal data of over 192,000 concealed carry permit holders and applicants from 2011-2021. This information included names, races, home addresses, dates of birth, dates of permit issuance (if applicable), types of permits […]
What Do I Need to Know Before Buying A Gun? 101
It is important to know what you are getting into before deciding to buy a gun. The process of buying a gun is not as easy as it seems, and there are many things that you need to consider before committing yourself, such as safety. If you’re asking yourself “what do I need to know […]
Black History Month: Honoring Pioneers in Defensive Living
February is Black History Month, a time set apart to honor and recognize the many incredible contributions of Black Americans who paved the way for a better today. In the firearms space, many notable historic Black Americans stand out: Harriet Tubman, abolitionist and political activist who was known as the “Moses of her people,” helping […]
Conceal Carry: Know the Law Before You Travel
State-by-state laws for conceal carry can be complex enough. Until, you begin crossing state lines. The issue becomes almost impossible to unravel. While legislation is being moved forward…
Shooting Range Basics and Etiquette
Knowing basic gun range etiquette is important even when people have gone through firearm training because some still forget the basics of gun safety. If you are already certified for…
