The Goldilocks Gun: Finding the Right Everyday Carry Firearm
Hi Concealed Coalition family, Austin Davis here to answer your questions. This one comes from Richard in Denver, Colorado. “What do you look for in a firearm for everyday carry?” I personally look for what I call the “Goldilocks gun” for everyday carry. I want a gun that’s not too big and not too small, […]
What Pistols Do Police Officers Use? Austin Davis Answers
Hi, I’m Austin Davis, Director of Training for Concealed Coalition. You as Concealed Coalition members send me questions. Today’s question is about police pistols, specifically “What pistols do police use?” What pistols the police use depends on a lot of factors. And since there are about 18,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in […]
How to Become a Firearms Instructor: A Comprehensive Guide
Hello Concealed Coalition! It’s Austin Davis, and this week’s question is a good one. “Austin, how do I become a firearms instructor?” This is a great question. The problem is that this question probably has two or three paths. What do I mean by that? For example, if you just decide you want to be […]
Calmly Responding to a Home Intruder in a Few Simple Steps
Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis here, and every week I answer your questions. This week’s question is very interesting. It is, “Austin, what do I tell an intruder who enters our home?” Good question, but let’s try something before we answer this question. Before we deal with talking to somebody in our home, we need […]
Legal, Lawful, Awful: Using a Knife for Self-Defense
Hello Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis here, and thank you very much for sending in your questions. This week’s question is awesome. It’s “Hey Austin, can I use a knife for self-defense?” Breaking Down the Question That’s actually two questions. The first question is, “Is the knife you’re carrying legal?” What do I mean by that? […]
Staying Safe If You Are Approached in a Road Rage Incident
Hello, Concealed Coalition! Austin Davis here. Thank you for sending in your questions. This week’s question is great. It says, “Hey Austin, what should I do if someone approaches my car in a road rage incident?” This is a fabulous question. As a matter of fact, if you talk to the FLP lawyers, you’ll find […]
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, […]
