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Missed Part 1? Read it here. Gun Stores & Ranges Keep Making the Same Mistakes We've found five things that consistently pop up in gun shops and ranges across the country that are detrimental to business. Working on some of...

Basic Guide to Home Defense In the United States, a home invasion occurs roughly every three seconds. Combined with the accessibility to training and low-cost security devices, there is absolutely no excuse to leave your home undefended. However, not even...

Increasing Profits with In-Store Rentals If you operate a range, then you already know how beneficial it is to have a captive audience there to purchase ammunitions, targets, ear & eye protection and all sorts of other accessories and gear...

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....

How to be a Responsible Gun Owner Thankfully, owning a gun in the United States is a fundamental right. With that said, it's also a responsibility. As a gun owner, it is your duty to yourself and those around you...

While it may be a great stress reliever to just go to the shooting range and blast away, that won’t get you very far in learning, practicing and perfecting defensive techniques. Here are some drills that are very effective at...

Think your Urban Carry G2 holster is just for concealed carry? Think again! Our experts reveal 17 surprising and ingenious alternative uses for this innovative holster design. From everyday convenience to unexpected solutions, discover the versatility you never knew your G2 possessed. Read our guide and unlock its full potential!

Kimber has just released the lightest production 6-shot Magnum revolver. The K6 shoots .357 Mag. The trigger is double action only. This firearm is made out of stainless steel with a smooth satin finish and black serrated sights. We test the The Urban Carry...

A Clean Gun is a Safe Gun It is imperative that you keep your firearm clean. Multiple firings cause the powder residue and other grime and gases to build up in the action and on the barrel. Over time, this...

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...

The Kahr P40 is an extremely popular double action only (DAO) striker-fired pistol, especially for concealed carry. It comes in two models, the P40, which is all-steel, and the PM40, which features a polymer frame. The barrel is stainless steel...

The Springfield XDS was released in 2013. Springfield's new pistol is a single stack 7 round magazine. This gun was obviously built for concealed carry but still substantial enough for rapid fire combat. The XDS is made out of a...

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...

What Is Constitutional Carry? “Constitutional Carry” is a term frequently used in the firearms community of the United States. It affirms that Americans are allowed to carry a firearm, either concealed or openly, because the 2nd Amendment of the U.S....

Concealed Carry While Hiking Hiking is an excellent way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, and in most cases, all you will encounter on a hike are friendly faces and beautiful wildlife. Nevertheless, there is always the risk...

The argument against carrying one in the chamber goes back to the days of single-action revolvers with hammers that were not blocked and exposed hammer autoloaders that were not striker fired. Hit the hammer hard enough, like dropping it on...

Five Shooting Drills to Improve Your Self-Defense Abilities (read to the end for the most important drill of all!) It's well known that practice makes perfect. In the case of self-defense using a firearm, being perfect could be the difference...

We at Urban Carry Holsters get asked all the time "Do these holsters work for women?" to answer your question simply, yes. But there are some key points we need to touch on in this blog.  There are probably times it is inconvient for...

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...

Choosing and Carrying a Back Up Gun A back-up gun, or BUG, is an important consideration for every responsibly armed citizen. In most cases, the term “back-up gun” refers to a concealed weapon that a person will carry on their...

There's a popular quote that says, "Legal gun owners have over 300 million guns and 12 trillion rounds of ammo. If we were the problem, you’d know it." In spite of how true this statement is, misconceptions about gun owners still...