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Even for those who are already used to carrying a weapon, there are always new things to learn. Listed below are some tips and tactics you can put to use to make concealed carry more convenient, safe, and effective. 


Practice for Self Defense Situations 

Range time is great, but the type of shooting people do at the range is most often drastically different from the type of shooting they would be doing in a self-defense scenario. For example, according to the FBI, 95% self-defense shootings take place within 21 feet and last only a few seconds.

The best data on the subject also suggests that it usually takes 2-3 handgun rounds to center-of-mass to take an assailant down. These situations are quite different from the paced, controlled shooting that most people practice at the range.

In this video, we're going to be showing you how to field strip and clean the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380, one of the most popular subcompact concealed carry pistols on the market today!

The Bodyguard is a single-stack, hammer fired semi-automatic pistol with a magazine capacity of 7+1 of .380 ACP ammunition. It is a very small pistol that would fit in the Cadet sized G2 holster.

This is a great firearm for concealed carry, since it's small size allows you to carry it with just about any wardrobe. 

 

When people are confused about their concealed carry rights, one of the most common places they are concerned about is a bar. This is for good reason as there is no set nationwide law on this. In fact, the law varies greatly from state to state regarding whether or not an individual can carry in a bar, or any other place that serves alcohol.

There is a number of states that allow conceal carry in a bar. Other states have various punishments for being caught doing so. Adding to the confusion surrounding this situation are the conceal carry laws in the state of Arizona where they now allow conceal carry without a permit in many situations.

When it comes to bars in the state, an individual can carry their weapon into a place with a valid liquor license if they have a conceal carry permit, but not if they don't, meaning the non-permit conceal carry law only applies to certain

After obtaining your concealed carry permit and a handgun that you are completely comfortable with, the next highly important step before you are ready to begin carrying your firearm is to purchase a quality holster.


Having the right holster will allow you to easily conceal your weapon in a way that is comfortable and easy to access. Without the right holster, carrying your weapon may become such a hassle that you neglect to carry it at all.


In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about the best concealed carry holsters, including the types of holsters that are available, which holsters are best for various situations, and how to choose the holster that is right for you. 


The Best Holsters for Concealed Carry


There are several different types of concealed carry holsters available, each with their own set of advantages. The most common types of holsters

The Ruger LCR, or Lightweight Compact Revolver, is one of the most popular concealed carry guns on the market, mainly due to its extremely light weight. The LCR can be chambered in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR).


The LCR is a hammerless revolver, but there is an option with a hammer called the LCRx. The upper cylinder frame and barrel assembly are made from 7000 series aluminum, and except for the cylinder, everything is covered in polymer. This reduces the weight even more.


Despite the light weight, recoil is fairly well managed due to the extremely comfortable Hogue grips. This pistol is also virtually rust-proof.


This is definitely a pistol to consider for concealed carry or even home defense. Watch the full cleaning and review below!