Some people will try to convince you that anyone who carries a gun, with or without a gun license, is a dangerous criminal. Nothing could be further from the truth. Of course, there are people who bring firearms around in order to rob someone, or worse, hurt and take innocent lives. But they are the minority. The issue of carrying guns has always been a point of contention between anti-gun advocates and responsible gun owners, but the bottom line is that we as American citizens have a right to bear arms, and that right includes concealed carry.
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The 5 Best Concealed Carry Tips for Responsible Gun Owners
Despite what some may say, there are plenty of valid reasons for concealed carry. The most important thing is that you simply want to protect yourself if the need should ever arise.
Most people who carry a CCW never experience a serious situation where they have to use it, and they hope they never do. But it's still important to be prepared for the worst and to be familiar with your firearm in case you ever do need to use it.
Remember that choosing to concealed carry does come with responsibilities. If you do concealed carry, you should know how to use your weapon safely and properly and how to truly keep it “concealed”.
Here are some tips for everyday concealed carry. For more information, be sure to check out the whole article.
5 Tips for Concealed Carry
There are lots of little things you can do to make carrying concealed easier on a day-to-day basis. When I first started out carrying, there were quite a few things that I wish I had known at the time.
1. Try new guns and holsters out around the house before you wear them out in public
Whether you’re getting ready for your first CCW or switching gear, it’s a good idea to take it for a test run around the house on a weekend. This way you know how the gun/holster combo works when you have to perform regular actions like bending/sitting/going to the bathroom.
2. No one can see your gun, but they can see you fiddling with your shirt
People obsess about concealment. We worry about printing a lot when the real truth of the matter is that most people won’t notice your gun.
What people will notice is you fiddling with your shirt and constantly picking at the tail of it to make sure your gun stays concealed. Relax and stop picking at your shirt.
3. Actually practice with your carry gear before you wear it “for real”
Remember, we’re betting on this gear to save our life in an emergency. Never carry an untested gun/holster combo, because in the terrible moment where you need it, untested gear is more likely to fail than tried and true kit. I’d never carry a gun/holster combo that I hadn’t practiced with.
4. Don’t dry fire then immediately load up again
After you finish a dry fire practice session, take a 10-minute break before you reload and put your gun back on. The idea behind this is to create a mental separation between unloaded practice and actually carrying a loaded gun.
The philosophy of survival and preparedness goes hand in hand with the desire for
concealed carry.
It's not that we're being paranoid. We just want to be responsible for our own safety and that of others.
All you have to do is remember the horrible recent mass shootings at places like schools and movie theaters to understand why carrying a concealed weapon is a must for any survivalist. We pray we don't ever have to use our guns in a situation like that, but we will know what to do if we do.
It is also worth noting that the gun is not intended mainly for taking an attacker's life. When the situation calls for it, like facing an armed bad guy, there is still a choice to just take him down and not take his life. This is the situation that will differentiate those who carry a gun for self-defense and those who have malicious intent.
Responsible gun ownership dictates that using your weapon should only be the very last resort, so even in life-and-death situations, you have to keep your senses and avoid pulling the trigger right away.
This is a fine line, but we simply cannot be like other gun carriers who lose their temper on trivial things like a traffic altercation or a bar fight. If you want to concealed carry, make sure you have the right training, and the right state of mind, and meet all the legal requirements.
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Rule number one:
Unless you are certain you are gonna be in a situation that will warrant having to use a self defense firearm, don’t carry.
Number two: Don’t advertise ya got a gun.
Number three: If at all possible, run away, court ain’t fun and remember George Zimmerman!
Number four: When you are sure you are 100% in the right shoot and aim to kill aiming at the center of mass.
You’re also wrong on number 4. You don’t shoot to kill anyone, you shoot To stop the threat of harm to yourself or someone else. Your comment echoes the old school thought that we need to keep shooting until something is dead.
I actually would agree with number 4… If you ever find yourself in a situation that is bad enough you need to use your gun, then the adrenaline dump going through your system will make it hard to aim, and if you aim for the leg or arm or something just to “stop the threat” then you will likely miss and die or let someone else die… If I am in a situation where I feel I need my gun, then I will do what is needed to stop the threat.
I couldn’t agree more. I was going to say the same thing but you beat me to it.
what do i do with my gun if i am in an accident with my truck
Just do as I did when I was in an accident (and yes it was my fault) I told the cop & disclosed my licenses… They didn’t care at all!
You said you had 5 tips for concealed carry, but you only listed 4. Did I miss one?
Thanks for the concealed carry tips. I want to start carrying a firearm, but I want to make sure I do it right. I like that you mentioned to be sure you practice with your carry gear before you really wear it. That way, you can be sure you are comfortable using it. I will definitely do this.