Concealed Carry [The Definitive Guide]

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There’s so much info out there about concealed carry. We’ve broken it down to the most essential guides. From techniques to the best concealed carry guns, legal considerations, and women specific issues…we’ve got you covered.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

The Concealed Carry Mindset

Not sure whether or not to conceal carry? Start here with some of our learnings after years of carrying.

Chapter 2

Concealed Carry Gun Recommendations

Find out the best concealed carry gun for you…broken down into popular categories and alternatives.

  • Popular Concealed Carry Caliber Guns

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

  • Other Concealed Carry Solutions

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

    • Carrying a Backup Gun
      BY Trevor Dobrygoski,

      Why would you want to carry a backup gun? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? Pew Pew has everything you need to know before you start carrying a backup gun.

    • Best Pepper Spray
      BY Eric Hung,

      We hands-on test the most popular pepper sprays, foam, guns, & grenades out there to see which is the best for your intended use.

    • Best Stun Guns & TASERs
      BY Eric Hung,

      We hands-on tested the most popular stun guns and tasers to see which is the best. Come see which we recommend!

Chapter 3

Concealed Carry Gear & Holster Reviews

After your gun…your holster is the next important decision. We cover all the different types of holsters plus other essentials such as belts and mag holders.

  • Concealed Carry Holsters

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

  • Popular Gun-Specific Holsters

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

    • Best Glock 19 Holsters
      BY Megan Kriss,

      There are a lot of Glock 19 holsters...what's the best for you? We cover the different types of holsters and then dive into our favorite models.

    • Best Sig P365 Holsters
      BY Megan Kriss,

      The Sig Sauer P365 is great. Make it the best conceaeld carry gun with our list of favorite IWB, OWB, and pocket holsters that are comfy and effective.

  • Concealed Carry Gear

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

Chapter 4

Techniques

Want to be more effective with concealed carry? We cover some helpful tips and training along with common mistakes.

Chapter 5

Women Specific Carry Considerations

Women are shaped differently. We’ve got the best advice for effectively conceal carrying on and off body.

Chapter 6

Concealed Carry Legal Issues

From concealed carry insurance to where you can legally carry…we’ve got the guides.

  • Considerations

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.

    • Best Concealed Carry Insurance
      BY Eric Hung,

      Overwhelmed about which concealed carry insurance provider to choose for your situation? We compare a couple of the most popular options.

    • USCCA Review: Training + Protection
      BY Eric Hung,

      Confused by all the "concealed carry insurance" out there? I cover all tiers of USCCA membership, coverage limits, and a secret bonus.

    • Places You Can't Carry
      BY Trevor Dobrygoski,

      Concealed carry is a touchy topic with gun owners, and its easy to see why. Here's some info you need to know about places you can't carry a gun.

    • Flying with Firearms
      BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens,

      Don't just hope for the best. We cover the rules for packing, declaring, storing, and locking your firearm for flying...plus our favorite cases and locks.

  • State Specific Laws

    BY Jacki Billings,

    Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control.