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TL;DR

How you choose to carry is up to you and depends on the laws where you live. There are different applications for both open and concealed carry. Proponents of open carry believe that the known presence of an armed citizen will reduce the likelihood of a crime ever taking place, while proponents of concealed carry believe that you become a target and lose the element of surprise. For more specific details regarding both schools of thought, read the full article below.

Which one is better? Is there a better choice?

Time for a classically vague answer: Well, it depends.

First and foremost,

Concealed Carry During Exercise

Running, biking, hiking and a number of other outdoor activities are a great way to get in shape and some people use exercise as a way to escape the daily grind and clear their head. The last thing on someone’s mind is getting attacked while they’re out fishing or doing pushups in the park, and most folks would assume that the easiest way to resolve this worry is to simply be armed and ready.

It’s obvious that the times you are most vulnerable are naturally the most important times to be armed, but it isn’t always that easy. There are a number of factors that come into play when you are deciding to carry, especially during activities that make it more difficult to carry.

Wacky Weapons: Unbelievable Historical Handguns

Here's eleven of the strangest pistols we've ever seen. Some are imaginative while others are just comical, but all of them have their place in history. Enjoy Urban Carry's list of the 11 most bizarre pistols in history.

11. Pepperbox Pistols

Pepperbox pistols were popular in the 19th century, finding favor with soldiers as backup weapons, and various versions were used for self-defense. They received their name due to their resemblance to household pepper grinders, and just like a pepper grinder, you usually had to rotate the barrels by hand.

Later versions of the pepperbox pistol utilized a self-cocking system that rotated the barrels using a double-action trigger. Once the modern revolver

Would the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Two of the most popular carry guns from two of the most well know manufacturers; the Shield and G43 set the standard for ultra concealable single stacks. Weighing in at 18.03 and 17.95 ounces respectively, the Shield and G43 are perfect for those looking to keep their EDC as lightweight as possible. But what sets these two pistols apart?

Introduced in 2012, the Shield took the concealed carry community by storm. Right out of the gate, the M&P Shield was offered in 9mm and .40 caliber, giving gun owners the chance to own a great little gun in something other than .380. Not too long after, the Shield also branched out into a .45 ACP offering. With little competition, the Shield quickly became one of the most popular carry guns.

The Framework of Revolvers

The revolver is a classic piece of weaponry and holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans, and they continue to play a large part in recent firearm history. It’s natural that we would have many ways to refer to the old six-shooter, but one of the most common terms is also the most confusing.

For example, say a new shooter wants an affordable gun they can carry in their pocket everyday and a buddy recommended a J Frame. So they head to a gun shop, ask for a J Frame, and the guy or gal behind the counter hands over a used Colt Trooper MK III.