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 […]
Handheld Flashlights: Lumens versus Candela
This piece was written by Concealed Coalition’s Territory Training Director Yates Crawford. When it comes to lighting tools, this is a hot topic in the industry. First, a simple breakdown. Lumens vs. Candela – What’s the difference? Lumens is the measurement of a light’s total output. Higher lumen flashlights offer more flood, or a broader […]
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 […]
The WV Campus Carry Bill: What to Know
Summary of the WV Campus Carry Bill – What is it? On March 1st, 2023, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, signed into law Senate Bill 10, the “Campus Self-Defense Act,” allowing law-abiding gun owners to carry concealed firearms on college and university campuses in West Virginia. This act takes effect July 1, 2024, […]
Informing Police About a CCW and Firearms in Your Vehicle
When it comes to carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) and encountering law enforcement, it’s important to know your rights and obligations. A couple of questions we frequently get from members in the Concealed Coalition Community are: There can be some legal nuances involved with answering these questions in different states. Generally speaking though, there are […]
Pepper Spray: Walking the Line Between Pistol and Profanity
But is there more to pepper spray than just “spray and pray”? All it takes is one look at current headlines to see how crazy our world is – balloons shot out of the sky, disasters left and right, and violence is reaching an all-time high in many areas of the country. So what happens […]
HERstory: Female Firearms Figures of the Past and Present
Between 2005 and 2020, the National Shooting Sports Foundation documented a 77% rise in female gun ownership. Today, there are over 5 million estimated women who practice target shooting in the United States, whether it’s for hunting, sport shooting, or sharpening self-defense skills. However, women didn’t always play a prominent role in the firearms industry. […]
Preventing Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Related to Firearms
Hearing is one of your five basic senses. You may not think about it much, but hearing is actually a complex process, and hearing loss can be detrimental. First, sound waves enter your ear and travel down the ear canal to your eardrum. Then the eardrum vibrates several small bones in your ear, and these […]
