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​Donovan, owner and instructor of Defensive Fi****ms Instruction, explains modifications for everyday carry pistols that he would recommend as well as some modifications that he would stay away from.​

Modifications for Your Everyday Carry Pistol There are a few recommendations for everyday carry pistols as well as some modifications that I would recommend staying away from.

How one mom came to create a different type of holster that really works for women. Read the story of Lethal Lace LLC.

How the Right Holster Can Help Moms Carry Safely and Responsibly With Kids Tessa Renaud created Lethal Lace holsters so that moms CAN safely carry while they have children with them no matter what they're wearing.

What do you think about prosecuting adults who leave guns accessible to children that have resulted in injury and/or death?

Avoiding Tragedy By Practicing Responsibility Accidents involving children are totally avoidable.

Oregon is in the news again as legislators take up multiple proposals on gun control: https://americanconcealed.com/news/oregon-considers-three-gun-control-proposals/

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We list out the things you'll need. There are some deals to be had, but it does cost money to start carrying.

How Much Does It Cost to Carry Concealed? While owning a gun is an important step to take, it is not cheap. This list answers some questions about much it costs to carry concealed.

The media has not been great about explaining what national concealed carry reciprocity means. And for non-gun people, it can be confusing. Share this for a good explanation!

Just What Does National Reciprocity Mean? The media has not been great about explaining what national concealed carry reciprocity means. And for non-gun people, it can be confusing.

Facebook has a dark side (nasty comments!) but there are also a lot of groups about support for gun rights, the shooting community and spreading the word about new guns, ammunition, training and technique.

Facebook and Fi****ms While it’s no substitute for face-to-face interaction, Facebook does create a sense of community—and that extends to the gun community.

Things like this are important to think about when you have a gun hooked to your belt!

How Do You Go to the Bathroom When You Carry a Gun? Congratulations on carrying! But there may a few minutes of each day you still find a tad awkward—situations like...using a public restroom.

Donovan, instructor/owner at Eugene's Defensive Fi****ms Instruction, explains the best gun cleaning techniques. Believe it or not, the type of ammo you use affects how you should do this!

The Basics of Gun Cleaning and Maintenance More often than not, I see people fire their everyday carry pistol the least out of all of their fi****ms.

Donovan, fi****ms instructor at Eugene-based Defensive Fi****ms Instruction, shares what he thinks we should have on us at minimum, especially if we are carrying concealed.

Here's What a Fi****ms Instructor Carries Every Day and Why Everyday carry is a concept that most firearm owners know these days, however this should include more than just a firearm.

A lot of new carriers think they buy a gun and some bullets and that is that, but there’s more to caring for and storing a gun.

What to do Before You Buy a Gun You’ve decided to own a gun. Good for you! But first things first.

Does your concealed carry permit allow you to open carry or conceal a knife?

Can I Carry My Knife When I Have a Concealed Carry Permit? Some gun enthusiasts also have a penchant for knives and swords. But can you carry them along with your gun?

Let's say you have knee surgery...do you carry for protection or not carry if your gun can easily be taken away from you?

Fitness and Fi****ms: When Your Physical Condition Becomes a Liability for Open Carry If you think for a moment your physical limitations could result in your gun being taken from you, it’s time to leave your handgun at home.

Some people think because they had hunter safety training when they were 12 that they don't need to take another gun safety class. Here's why that's wrong!

Advanced Gun Training: What You Can Learn and Why It’s Important You hear it over and over: Practice and train. Here is a list of what you can learn if you pursue advanced gun training and why it's important.

Now it's easier to send Oregon Concealed a message.

People say that permitless carry will result in a lot of boneheads who carry and don't know what to do. Do you think that's true?

Would People Still Get Training if All States Were Permitless Carry? A lot of people think if the law doesn’t require gun training, new gun owners won’t seek it.

Here are some basic but important things to think about for people who are new to concealed carry.

Concealed Carry: A Beginner’s Guide There are many considerations when you first start to carry concealed. Below are some basic suggestions that will make the process less daunting.

Because we sell multi-state concealed carry permits, we get a lot of questions. Many people don't know where to start. Share this with your friends who aren't sure what to do.

What to Know to Get Your Concealed Carry Permit What do you need to know to get your concealed carry permit? How do you even start? We break it down for your ease.

National Right-to-Carry reciprocity legislation is gaining support across the nation. Here's a recap of legislation under consideration.

National Right to Carry Reciprocity Legislation National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity legislation is gaining support across the nation. Here's a run down.

A gun shop owner gave us the scoop on how to buy a used gun.

Expert Tips on The Best Way to Buy a Used Gun Purchasing a handgun on a budget can be a challenge. We spoke with a gun shop owner to get expert tips on the best way to buy a used gun.

Happy New Year!!

Donovan of Oregon's Defensive Fi****ms Instruction talks about whether or not people have a "duty to act" while carrying concealed.

"Duty to Act" While Carrying Concealed Since you are carrying a firearm and you have the ability to act, do you have the responsibility or “duty” to act while carrying concealed?

Want to take a guess on how many transactions were processed the day after Thanksgiving?

Black Friday Sets Gun Record Black Friday was a big day for gun sales. The FBI released figures that show a record-setting number of background checks were processed that day.

You might be able to get a CC permit with a prior record. Here's what you need to know.

Can You Get a Concealed Carry Permit with Prior Record? Despite a prior record, you may still be able to carry a concealed weapon with a concealed carry permit.

Wondering what gifts to get the concealed carriers in your life? We have some ideas...

Great Gifts for Concealed Carriers Treat your concealed carrier to some of these gun-related gifts at various price points.

Needing to move, or thinking about a friendlier place? Here are the top 5 states for welcoming gun rights.

Top Five States for Concealed Carry If you’re looking for a place you can proudly use your guns, we give you the top 5 states for welcoming concealed carry.

Our defensive shooting expert, Donovan at Defensive Fi****ms Instruction LLC, wrote great tips on how to choose what ammunition you use daily.

Selecting Self Defense Ammunition for Everyday Carry Your environment should dictate the type of self defense ammunition you are using for everyday carry.