In the world of concealed carry, an often-asked question is “What is the best caliber for a concealed carry handgun?” While there are many calibers to choose from, two stand out from the pack as being very popular choices for small, lightweight, concealed carry firearms, 9mm Luger and .380 ACP.
Situational awareness is key to avoiding an attack. It’s our hope that this blog post was able to get your gears turning as to how you can be better aware of your surroundings.
Firearms training does not have to be a 100% dogmatic training regimen, but it can't be 100% plinking tin cans on a fence post either. If you carry a gun and plan to use it to save your life, your priority should be building a set of appropriate skills and maintaining them through regular dry and live fire training and practice. This includes practicing on your own, as well as in a formal class.
With the concealed carry mindset comes certain responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to be prepared for an incident whenever the time comes. And, if there is one thing we know for sure, it’s that an attack can happen at any point in time, to include whenever you’re out and about, or sitting in front of the tube at night during your Netflix and Chill time.
Traveling with a firearm can be fraught with legal challenges but a little research can pay dividends when it comes to making the decision as to whether it is worth dealing with the headaches that come with it.
When you’re a concealed carrier, one of the most important things you can do is proper training both at home with your dry fire practice and at the range during live fire. When you train properly you increase your chances of survival should the time come when you need to defend yourself with your gun.
The top tips for concealed carry focusing on firearm choice, carry position, holster design, and proper cover clothing. Make sure you have all these things covered before considering concealed carry in the real world.
What it all comes down to is a personal choice and when you make that choice, make an informed decision based off of good information. Safety is always number one and should be a top priority when carrying with a chambered round.
