Concealed Carry - My Gun Culture

Self-Defense or Negligent Discharge? Know the Difference Before You Carry

By Tom McHale|2025-04-19T12:22:45-04:00April 19th, 2025|

Explore the crucial differences between self-defense and negligent discharge in William Starnes’ article. Learn how proper firearm handling, adherence to safety rules, and understanding legal responsibilities can protect you from unintended consequences.

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How Much Ammo Should You Carry? A Practical Guide

By Tom McHale|2025-04-18T12:59:22-04:00April 18th, 2025|

Discover Dave Anderson’s insights on determining the optimal amount of ammunition to carry for self-defense. Learn why at least one full reload is recommended and how context influences your daily carry decisions.

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The Threat He Never Saw Coming

By Tom McHale|2025-04-16T13:34:56-04:00April 16th, 2025|

If you don't learn how to live a "switched-on" lifestyle, you'll become a prime target. Here's how to become a far less desirable target—in a good way.

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There’s a Lot to be Said About Traditional Double Action Pistols

By Tom McHale|2025-04-15T09:59:12-04:00April 15th, 2025|

Clayton brings up some good points about traditional double-action pistols. Especially these days when so many are carrying in the Appendix position it can be desirable to think about layers of “safety.” Having that extra layer of a long and heavy trigger pull can be a very healthy feature indeed.

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When Hollywood Drama Turns Deadly: The Lana Turner Scandal

By Tom McHale|2025-04-10T10:02:24-04:00April 5th, 2025|

Dive into Massad Ayoob’s analysis of the 1958 Lana Turner scandal, where a domestic dispute led to a fatal stabbing by her teenage daughter. Explore the intricate balance between self-defense and murder in this Hollywood true crime tale.

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You Can Be Right—And Still Lose

By Tom McHale|2025-01-18T11:19:53-05:00January 18th, 2025|

If you carry a gun for self-defense, you can do (almost) everything right… and still lose. Some good advice here from Ken Hackathon. What’s the missing piece? Read on. I also talk about these scenarios quite a bit in my new book, The Practical Guide to Concealed Carry.

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How to Become a Better Shooter This Year, and Have Fun Doing It

By Tom McHale|2025-01-09T09:06:43-05:00January 9th, 2025|

While many law enforcement officers dread annual qualifications, some of the courses, especially the “old school” ones are a lot of fun. Better yet, they’re guaranteed to make you a better shooter. For example, the old Air Marshal qualification is tough to complete if you follow the rules, but if you do, you’ll be among the very best of gun owners out there.

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Bold Take? If You Draw Your Gun, You’ve Failed

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:48:41-05:00November 15th, 2024|

Steve Tarani, Gunsite and independent instructor, is one of those guys you’ve seen wearing a dark suit in the background of presidential photos and such, so he knows a thing or two about protecting people from threats. Here’s an interesting article on how protective services measure success. Hint: if guns are involved, they’ve failed somewhere along the line.

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What Can You Learn from the Police About Switching to Handgun Red Dots?

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:56:55-05:00November 12th, 2024|

Massad Ayoob shares some lessons from various police agencies about making the switch from iron sights to red dots. Yes, there are some mechanical considerations, but different folks benefit from three different revised draw-and-shoot techniques.

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What You Need to Know About Carrying a Gun in Your Pocket

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:49:28-05:00November 9th, 2024|

Carrying a compact pistol or revolver in your pocket can be an effective (and convenient) solution year-round to carrying a concealed firearm. As with most all things related to guns, there are some hard and fast rules to make sure you’re doing it safely. Here are some tips to get your pocket carry solution in order along with some proven pocket holster recommendations.

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