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Is Pocket Carry Considered Open Carry?
Recently our staff has had a few questions being asked about pocket carry and pocket holsters. One of those questions that have been asked more than once is this one: Is pocket carry considered open carry, or does pocket carry meet the definition of open carry? Before trying to answer these questions, let me state […]
New Pistols of Interest
Summer and Fall are typically slow months for new firearm product introductions. Most gun makers spend this time tweaking the final prototype or are holding their new product introduction until the SHOT show in January (The Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade show is the industry’s biggest trade show of the year.) A few companies have launched […]
Spare Ammo – Is it necessary for CCW?
There are many subjects that cause debates among practicing CCW holders- auto vs revolver, 9mm vs .40 S&W vs .45ACP, and whether a civilian needs to carry extra ammunition. Given the changing landscape of our world, I have become more interested in this aspect of CCW. When I first started carrying a concealed handgun over […]
The Sig P320 Compact
While our main business is selling holsters, we do like guns here at Gunner’s Alley (we are a Class 3 FFL, by the way). We have noticed over the past several months that there has been a big increase in the number of holsters being ordered for the Sig P320 series. Most orders are for […]
My Red Dot Sighted Pistol Experiment – Part I
Curiosity Red dot equipped pistols seem to be everywhere these days. Years ago, I only saw them at local USPSA matches, but now, many folks seem to be giving them a go for concealed carry. The concept was very intriguing to me. I read a few of the early articles on the pros and cons […]
Most Common Mistake in CCW
Over the last 13+ years that we’ve been in business, we’ve had the opportunity to meet and help thousands of customers. Over that time period certain trends and patterns emerge in regards to carrying concealed. In some cases, it’s the same questions asked over and over, while in others, it’s the same issue or challenge […]
Guns & Ammo Magazine Reviews the Top 50 States for CCW
I recently came across an interesting post on the Guns & Ammo site where they decided to rank the top 50 states that were best for concealed carry. The evaluation was based on a point system based on a number of criteria including: Permit Issuance Reciprocity Application Fee Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine Training Time Duty […]