Concealed Nation
Ex Threatens To “Kill Everybody Inside” Home, Then Tries To Break In; Is Immediately Shot By Homeowner
UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND — With children inside the home, an angry ex of the homeowner tried breaking into the home with a screwdriver. The night before, he called the homeowner and threatened to come over and “Kill Everybody Inside”. Luckily … Continue reading →
POCKET CARRY TO THE RESCUE: Man Shoots Thugs During Attempted Robbery While Getting Into His Car
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A pocket-carrying concealed carrier in Nashville was walking to his car late Sunday night when a pair of teens approached him and tried to rob him. The word we’re looking for here is tried. The teens allegedly … Continue reading →
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
By Dean Weingarten via TheTruthAboutGuns.com What’s wrong with this picture? It gives the impression that small children gaining access to firearms is a big problem. It isn’t. The number of children under five who die in firearm accidents each year is, thankfully, … Continue reading →
De-escalation Of Force For Concealed Carriers
When someone presents themselves as a clear threat to your life, that of your family members, or your property – you have an obligation to defend yourself. But reality is full of nuance. Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether a … Continue reading →
Why Do You Carry? Comment On This Article To Let Us Know
This is really simple: Why do you carry? Concealed carriers come from so many different backgrounds, and the reasons that each of us have for making the decision to carry a firearm differ greatly. Share your story with us in … Continue reading →
SITUATION SUNDAY #002: Showdown In The Golden Corral?
Welcome! Today is the second article in a new weekly series called Situation Sunday. With this series, we will be throwing out a hypothetical situation that someone could encounter during their daily activities and more importantly, how to handle that situation with … Continue reading →
17 Feet Down, 73 Guns Later – Cat Burglar Busted On His Getaway Tricycle
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — It’s not the first time but we’re all hoping it’s the last. Al’s Army-Navy Store on Orange Blossom Trail has been hit again. This is the third time this gun store has been robbed and each time, … Continue reading →
Memorial To Officer Killed By Bad Concealed Carrier
TWINSBURG, OHIO — Gathered in a somber unveiling ceremony next to Twinsburg’s City Hall, fellow police officers and residents gathered to pay their final respects to Officer Joshua Miktarian, killed in the line of duty. At the ceremony, his wife … Continue reading →
Show Your Independence By Carrying On Independence Day
Via TheTruthAboutGuns.com Reader Burt P. writes: With the Independence Day 2015 Holiday approaching, much has been written of potential terror threats. State and local authorities have been notified by Homeland Security about reports of threats called for by various organizations. National … Continue reading →
Why Kids Should Play With Pretend Guns – It’s Healthier Than Some May Think!
Children are naturally curious about everything – especially firearms. But researchers are discovering that children’s make pretend play with fake guns doesn’t mean the child will be violent. In a recent Slate article, Melinda Moyer dissects several psychological studies aimed … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] Why On Earth Would You Want A $7 Homemade Shotgun?
In this video, you’ll see a rather rudimentary device constructed out of two pieces of pipe you can easily find at your local hardware store. It’s called a zip gun or one-shot shotgun and such inventions have been around since … Continue reading →
Why DC Concealed Carry Applications Tripled In One Month
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — According to FOX News, concealed carry applications in the District of Columbia more than tripled after its “good reason” clause was ruled unconstitutional. When D.C. first offered an application process for residents to obtain a concealed … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] This Is How Quickly Things Can Change: Man Pulls Gun On Officer, Officer Fires, Ruled Self-Defense Thanks To Body Cam
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Police released video (above) of the altercation between officers and a man, 47-year-old James D. Bushey, outside a restaurant in Palestine that occurred on May 31st 2015. The body camera video shows Sergeant Gabriel Green and Officer Kaylynn … Continue reading →
Student In Australia Asks TTAG If America Would Benefit From Australia’s Gun Laws
By Robert Farago via TheTruthAboutGuns.com An Australian student writes: Hello, My name is Taniesha and I am an 11th grade student in Adelaide, Australia. For my major school piece I am doing a comparative research project regarding laws, controversy and ethics … Continue reading →
Home Invasion Survivor: “Guns saved my life and I was against guns. I now carry.”
August 2015 marks 18 years since Mike and Susan Gonzalez’s lives were changed forever after their home was violently broken into. And Susan, who was against guns before the incident, now carries a firearm and trains on a regular basis. It … Continue reading →
How Many Concealed Carriers Are There In The United States?
It’s a basic curiosity most concealed carriers have. How many others are there out there just like them? It turns out it’s pretty hard to find out a true number. According to the Government Accountability Office’s 2012 report, there are … Continue reading →
Instructor Shot By Student – Why Situational Awareness Matters! 3 Tips For Situational Awareness
WESTFORD, VERMONT — In a developing news story covered initially by Burlington Free Press, a woman is denying her involvement in the shooting of a firearms instructor outside his business in Westford, Vermont. Authorities were initially made aware of the … Continue reading →
What Happens When A Gun Goes Missing? Hopefully Not This…
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — The Courier Mail of Brisbane covered the conclusion of something all of us wondered, “what happens when a gun goes missing?” In the case of an Australian police officer who lost his Glock while pursuing a suspect … Continue reading →
Off-Duty Deputy Drops Concealed Carry Pistol In Airsoft Course – 10 Year Old Recovers It!
PLYMOUTH, CALIFORNIA — A young boy on an airsoft course discovered a real pistol laying on the ground. Recognizing that this wasn’t an airsoft pistol like the ones other kids were using on the course, he quickly went to return … Continue reading →
Permitless Purse Carry And More! Gun Laws Go Into Effect In Mississippi
SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI — July 1 marked the date when new Mississippi gun laws went into effect. In Mississippi, it is now legal to carry a firearm in an enclosed satchel, briefcase or purse without a concealed carry permit. Local Memphis covered … Continue reading →