The Debate Continues: Why Are GLOCKs So Popular?
Hi there, it’s Austin Davis, your Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. You as coalition members send me questions, and today’s question is, “Why are GLOCKs so popular?” First off, let’s address the elephant in the room. Some shooters hate GLOCKs with a passion, while others swear by them as the pinnacle of pistol development. […]
The TRUTH on Whether or Not Revolvers Malfunction
Hey there Concealed Coalition, it’s Austin Davis, your Director of Training. Coalition members often send me questions about all things firearms, and today’s question is, “Do revolvers malfunction?” The Basic Question: Do Revolvers Malfunction? Yes, yes they do. But I hear it all the time – “I carry a revolver so I’m 100% guaranteed to […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Carrying a Firearm Legally
Hey there Concealed Coalition! It’s Austin Davis, your National Director of Training. I regularly get questions from members of the Concealed Coalition community, and today’s question is, “Hey Austin, what are the steps to carrying a firearm legally?” I love this question, and my answer to how to go about carrying a firearm legally comes […]
Which Eye Should I Close When Shooting Different Firearms?
At Concealed Coalition, we get questions all the time about all things firearms, and this is a recent one: “If you shoot a rifle, which eye do you close?” The Firearm Can Determine the Eye There are a number of factors that play into which eye you close when you shoot a firearm, such as […]
What Makes Frangible Ammo Unique? Austin Davis Explains
Hi, I’m Austin Davis, Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. Coalition members have been sending me questions, and this question is, “Hey Austin, what is frangible ammo?” Frangible Ammo vs. Traditional Bullets A traditional bullet is a solid lead core jacketed in copper. This is meant to help control the energy of that bullet when […]
Breaking Down Constitutional Carry with Austin Davis
Hi, it’s Austin Davis, National Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. We get questions from our members all the time, and this is one of the most common: What is constitutional carry? Defining Constitutional Carry Constitutional carry is also called unrestricted carry or permitless carry. Regardless of the name, the simplest answer is that this […]
Expert Tips for Traveling Safely: Avoiding Pickpockets
Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis coming to you from Sicily, Italy. One of the things I think about while traveling overseas is pickpockets. The first thing you should remember when talking about pickpockets is this one golden rule: Do not risk what you cannot afford to lose. For example, this means if you have a […]
Avoiding Bankruptcy and Navigating the Fight After the Fight
Hello Concealed Coalition family, it’s Austin Davis, your National Director of Training! Today I’m going to talk about how to keep your family from facing bankruptcy in the potential legal fight that can erupt after a defensive use of force situation. Setting the Stage It’s a little personal story that hopefully we can take a […]
A Critical But Neglected Skill: Making the 9-1-1 Call
Hi, it’s Austin Davis, here with another tip for YOU, our Concealed Coalition community. If you carry a gun for personal protection and self-defense, there are a lot of things you want to practice, such as how to shoot accurately, how to draw quickly, and how to go from a ready position to full extension. […]
