ATTENTION GUN OWNERS & FUTURE GUN OWNERS: GET CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFIED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

What is the Concealed Coalition Membership?

Diverse group that makes up the Concealed Coalition

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, […]

Black History Month: Honoring Pioneers in Defensive Living

Black History Month 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 […]

The Benefits of Exercise on Concealed Carry

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

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

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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 […]

Trigger Discipline

Trigger Discipline Cover Photo

If you are in a self-defense situation, or perhaps trying to shoot targets quickly at the range, traditional logic might suggest that you should have your finger on the trigger so that you can make quick shots when you need to. This is also what we see in most movies, where people almost always keep […]

The US Ammo Shortage: How It Started and How It’s Going

Firearm and ammunition displayed

Empty ammo shelves at gun stores and the dreaded “out of stock” banners have gun owners in the US feeling frustrated. The shortage that started back at the beginning of 2020 is still dragging on, even after production has sped up. Ammo has become very difficult to find, and when you do find it, the […]

How Far Can a Bullet Travel?

Man doing target practice to see how far a bullet can travel.

Most bullets are smaller than your finger, but they all pack a lot of energy; and even if they don’t hit anything, they can still go quite far. Practically, there have been reports of confirmed kills as far as 3540 meters or 3871 yards. When it comes to how far bullets can travel, there are […]

Concealed Carry as a Female

There are many ways to carry a firearm, with the ultimate goals being proper concealment, easy accessibility, and safety. For men and women alike, there are methods that work equally well. Some popular ones include the inside the waistband holster, outside the waistband, belt-clip holster, an underarm holster, etc.  When it comes to concealed carry […]