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Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry: Discreet but Well Armed

Picking the right holster and clothing for your favorite concealed carry handgun is vital. Read this post for details on how to choose the best combination of handgun, holster and clothing that properly conceals your handgun.

Pale tan IWB holster shown positioned on a woman wearing a purple shirt and jeans.

Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry: The Right Holster

Picking the right holster to properly conceal your handgun is essential. From strong-side to cross-draw, inside-the-waistband to shoulder or pocket holsters, each has pros and cons to consider. Read this post for details and recommendations.

DeSantis Cozy IWB Holster

Gear, Parts and Accessories

Carry Options for the GLOCK Model 42 .380

The Glock 42 provides the reliability and familiar ergonomics that make it a natural fit for shooters looking for a handgun that is easier to conceal when wearing minimal summer clothing. That is all fine and good for firearm selection, but you still have to determine a carry solution for your new pocket pistol. If you are in that category, fear not Cheaper Than Dirt! has the solutions you are seeking.

Everyday Carry Loadout

Blades and Knives

EDC—Everyday Carry

Everyone’s choice is different when it comes to their EDC—everyday carry gear. From the bare essentials—a gun, knife and light—to primary gun and a backup gun—whatever you choose should be dependable, reliable and easily fit in your pockets or bag. Rather you are just starting out in concealed carry or an old pro looking to upgrade your equipment and would like to see what everyone else is carrying; I got six anonymous men to snap a picture of their EDC. How does yours compare?

Two men, one a young blond in grey t-shirt, the other gray haired in a green tshirt, use a Commander .45 to practice, practice, practice.

Firearms

Choosing a Defensive Handgun

There are a lot of factors when choosing a handgun to protect you and your family. First and foremost is picking the right handgun for your size and needs, then training and practice. In this article you’ll discover perfect way to test out a potential fit before shelling out hundreds of dollars and recommendations on some of the best handguns for personal defense .

How-To

Advanced Tactics

Staying safe is the #1 priority when using a gun and keeping you and your family alive and well. Yes, taking the standard NRA beginner’s training is a start and continuing your training and practicing is the only way to truly make things safe for you and your family. Read this post to learn specific tools and techniques.

Military Intelligence Officer Practices Frequently

Safety and Training

The Basics: Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Trigger Control and Hitting

Training and practice are the essential tasks for shooting accurately and well. The pistol you choose, although important, is not nearly as vital as understanding the basic principles involved in shooting, shooting accurately and knowing what to do when confronted with an adversary. Read this post to learn exactly what is the essentials of safe shooting.