Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about overcoming flight or flight impulses like tunnel vision and auditory exclusion. If you missed that article, be sure to check it out by clicking on the link here. This week, I wanted to talk about something relatively important when it comes to carrying concealed. We oftentimes can get so much out of dry firing but working on those skills at home only do so much. It really takes getting out to the range to practice all the skills together to become proficient. Ammo prices are thankfully coming down so I figured I would add my absolute favorite drills at the moment when it comes to helping train concealed carriers. Let’s take a closer look at some great concealed carry shooting drills.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about carrying and training with similar firearms. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a deeper dive into the natural effects of the body’s emergency response to danger. The emergency response of fight or flight was incredible when looking at our ancestors. People running from danger or fighting for their life needed these extra-conditioned responses but in modern times do they do more harm than good? Let’s take a closer look at overcoming fight or flight.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac in Nuremberg Germany on February 28, 2023 to see the public unveiling of the impressive, first “one and a half stack” micro compact 9mm handgun from Heckler & Koch: The SFP9CC. This Heckler & Koch pistol will compete directly with pistols like the SIG P365 and Springfield Hellcat. The pistol will be very similar to the successful VP9 series of pistols. The SFP9CC will have a modular chassis, meaning that the fire control unit will bear the serial number, and the operator can swap frames and slides without having to buy another “gun” in the legal sense. The end user can buy one “gun” and then swap frames, slides, and grip panels. At launch, the slides available will be optics-ready and iron-sights-only versions. The two launch frames will both be sized to fit flush with 10+1 round 9mm magazines, but one will have a Picatinny rail and one will not. There will also be six backstraps to choose from: small, medium, or large in beavertail and non-beavertail configurations. This is one of the most exciting pistols to come from H&K in a long time, so make sure you watch the video and make sure to subscribe to TFBTV Show Time to see the rest of the content from EnforceTac and IWA.

In the world of pistols, the inclusion of a slide-mounted red dot is coming almost standard on most mainstream handgun models. Beretta is no exception with the APX A1 optics-ready model and there’s been a lot of buzz about this pistol. I decided to snag one and give it a fair shakedown to see what the APX A1 bundle is all about. After a few months and a decent amount of ammo through the gun, I now feel confident talking more about its performance so far. Let’s take a closer look at the Beretta APX A1 Optics Bundle.

Welcome to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about some of the dangerous distractions we have to face on a daily basis when it comes to our phones. If you missed last week’s article and want to check it out, be sure to click the link here. When it comes to carrying and training, we can often get distracted by other styles of firearms as well as different action types if we decide to buy something new. It happens all the time, but what most don’t think about is the amount of proficiency lost due to switching around from one gun to another. I certainly know some of you are like me where you enjoy buying various action types and moving around from one system to another. This poses a few problems so let’s take a closer look at carrying and training with similar firearms.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the variety of ammo choices available when it comes to self-defense. If you missed that article, I will leave a quick link to that article right here for you guys. This week’s topic is a bit different since it’s fairly easy to get distracted and sucked into distractions that ultimately could allow you to be put into difficult situations. With everything available at our fingertips in society, it can be easy to get distracted on your phone rather than paying attention to your surroundings. Let’s take a closer look at dangerous distractions in our world.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I took a look at various pistol types and talked about how reliable those systems are over time. If you missed last week’s article, I’ll leave a link to that article here so jump in there and let me know your thoughts. A reoccurring question I get fairly often is if I buy specific self-defense ammo for every carry gun or if I have a general round I use across the board. It’s an interesting discussion since there are some out there who believe self-defense ammunition isn’t necessary for a carry gun. Let’s take a closer look at the facts when it comes to important ammo choices.

Mission First Tactical have announced the introduction of their new MFT Belly Band Holster. MFT’s Belly Band Holster is made from a 3D Spacer Mesh Fabric with a laminate trigger shield. You can carry your pistol orientated left or right and the holster also includes pockets for lights, spare magazines and cash and valuables. The MFT Belly Band is designed to accommodate waist sizes from 26” to 52”.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last time, we talked about consumable carry items and when to replace certain items you use daily to carry your firearm. To check out that article, be sure to click on the link here. In the world of carrying a concealed firearm, the market is shifting in strange directions and is even starting to move back into the world of single-action type 2011s and 1911s over something like a striker-fired handgun. With the gradual shift from small micro-style guns to larger framed firearms, it’s important to look at the reliability of certain firearms as time goes on. Let’s take a closer look at pistol type reliability over time.

Mission First Tactical has come out with a rather practical holster that has a unique feature that seems to work well. Their Pro Series IWB holster can fit a Glock 19 with a light like a TLR-7 but most importantly, it can accommodate the same pistol without a light and you don’t need any special adapters.

In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves visits @SpiritusSystems ti see what’s new from the big bad wolf for 2023. Spiritus is launching a new backpack, new fanny pack, and some new Multicam Tropic gear for the new year. Check the vid.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the new tools available for dry fire practice. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to check it out here. When it comes to carry gear, most people don’t think about the overall life of certain items. Whether it’s your favorite holster, carry ammo or other tools, it’s important to know when it’s time to refresh certain items and how often you should consider each item. It’s easy to overlook these items but for the best performance out of your gear, it’s a good idea to refresh everything. Let’s take a closer look at consumable carry items.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various dangers that come with carrying a concealed firearm. If you missed that article, don’t be afraid to click the link here. With ammo costs being elevated in the last few years, more people have been turning to alternative practices with their handguns. Dry firing can allow you to practice 75-80% of your fundamentals without firing a single round. With new methods coming out constantly, it’s good to take a look at some great tools for new dry fire methods.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about the importance of ammo versus buying accessories. If you happened to miss that, be sure to click the link to check it out here. This week is a rather interesting topic I’ve somewhat touched on but have not dove into like we will today. I recently received an email on my social media about someone who was recently charged in their state for displaying a firearm in a road rage situation. He sent me a very long message about how unfair the situation was but he made some fairly large mistakes. I think this is a fantastic situation to look closer at some of the dangers of carrying concealed.

1791 Gunleather makes holsters for a wide variety of handguns. With many options for either IWB or OWB, magazine carriers, light-bearing models, belt tool organizers, and more, they offer a plethora of solutions for a broad spectrum of applications. Adding to their long list of supported handguns, 1791 has incorporated the SIG SAUER P365-XMACRO into their holster design lineup. There are over a dozen models featuring P365-XMACRO compatibility currently listed on their site. Read more in their recent press release, as shown below.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the tips I wish I would have known sooner. To check out my article from last week be sure to check out the link here. When it comes to carrying concealed, there’s an interesting trend coming out where people criticize companies for not offering the most modern options on their new handguns. A new carry gun was released and I put it up on my social media pages to get everyone’s take on it. People were immediately upset about the lack of an optics cut or bottom accessory rail. It started getting me thinking about what’s important when it comes to concealed carry. Let’s take a closer look at what’s more important ammo versus accessories.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about taking a second look at off-body carry. Most of you said you still would use off-body carry as a last resort which I can agree with. If you missed out on last week’s article, check it out here. This week I decided to look at a couple of the smaller things I wish I knew sooner when concealed carrying a firearm. It’s always super helpful to look at small tricks or topics that will improve your overall experience and ease of carrying. Let’s take a look at a few carry tips I wish I knew sooner.

Designed, built, and shipped from the great state of Texas, the award-winning Bond Arms lineup of derringer pistols continues to grow. This month, Bond Arms announced the introduction of their new double-barrel Stinger RS, which features a new, slimmer design more conducive to everyday deep carry. The new Bond Arms Stinger RS will be available with a 3-inch barrel, 3 different caliber options, and the popular Stainless Steel rough series finish.

In the world of pistol red dot sights, there seems to be an explosion in the market with every optics company coming out with a smaller pistol red dot to compete in this ever-growing market. Whether you agree or not with red dots on your carry guns, the amount of individuals who carry red dots every day on their pistols is on the rise. I managed to snag one of EOTech’s new EFLX red dot sights to set out and after a month or so with this new red dot, I came to some conclusions about the optic. Let’s take a closer look at EOTech EFLX pistol red dot.

If you thought 30 Super Carry was all set to dethrone or kill .380 ACP, you’d be wrong because Ruger has just announced the latest addition to their handgun lineup. The new Ruger Security-380 pistol is a 15+1 capacity carry pistol featuring Ruger’s Lite Rack system which includes design features to allow for easier slide manipulations. Ruger calls the design of the Security-380 pistol “full-featured, ideally sized, and modestly priced.”

I am 100% in agreement with James Reeves that there are times when Fanny Pack Carry is the superior option.  For some, it may have more to do with warm weather/light clothing considerations, such as at the beach or the gym, but for me, it has more to do with when I’m wearing voluminous layers of clothing to guard against nasty weather. It’s hard to draw a handgun from my duck hunting coat, or from under longer rain gear.  To that point, when I was headed up to southeast Alaska to do a lot of fishing and hiking in bear territory, I decided to get a new fanny pack in which to carry my Glock 20.  One of the best options for a handgun that big was the Mystery Ranch Forager.

Blue Alpha Belts, creators of some of the best CCW belts and other firearms-adjacent accessories have just announced what they think will become one of the most used tools in your CCW lineup. The new Blue Alpha Belts CCW Fanny Pack is designed as a comfortable, discreet and subcompact pistol ready CCW option for when you can’t or don’t want to wear your more traditional CCW gear and holsters.

Welcome back to another week in the Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about my top five carry guns if I could only have five for the rest of my life. If you missed out on last week’s article, be sure to check it out here. This week, I decided to talk about my experiences over the last few months with trying out more ways to carry off-body. I’ve talked about off-body carry in the past, but haven’t really given it a shot. I decided to give it another chance and over the last few years, I’ve actually come to realize that off-body carry does have a few great benefits depending on the situation. Let’s talk about how I started to take a new look at off-body carry,

Good shoes take you to good places, and apart from underwear, are probably the most important part of any EDC, Every Day Carry.

A good CCW/EDC belt is a confluence of functionality, comfort, durability, and – yes – style.  Black Arch set out to check all of those boxes with their EDC Belt.  Best of all, whether you carry inside the waistband or outside, tucked shirt or untucked, this belt is as discreet as can be.  It doesn’t scream “gun”, yet provides all the functions of a good gun belt.

Throughout the Holiday weekend, I had a number of great conversations with friends who also enjoy shooting. One of the longest conversations we had one night over our preferred alcohol, was about what handguns we would keep if we could only own five for the rest of our life. Although highly unlikely to happen, it’s always fun to go through and pick what five handguns you would keep to carry for the rest of your life. Let’s talk about my choices out of my collections for the guns if I was stuck with only five carry options.

Viridian Weapon Technologies has announced the introduction of its new line of American-made custom Kydex holsters for concealed carry. Viridian’s initial offerings will cover some of the most popular full-size, compact, and subcompact carry handguns with options for both inside the waistband and outside the waistband carry methods.

When it comes to owning certain firearms, there seems to always be a couple bucket list guns out there for everyone. Movies and pop culture certainly influenced my love of firearms over the years and the TP9 was certainly one of them. Whether it’s paragliding pilots carrying a Steyr TMP shooting at Pierce Brosnan or Robert De Niro being shot at by a bad guy in the drive in movie theater with a TMP in the classic movie Heat, this little submachine gun was always such a cool concept and it was always a goal to own one. I’ve owned my TP9 and SBRed it for around three years ago. Let’s take a closer look at the classic B&T TP9.

Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about what and what not to carry every day. If you guys missed it, be sure to head over and check that article out here. For most guys out there it’s a goal to get their spouse into shooting so it can be an activity for both to enjoy. That’s easier said than done in most cases but with a little practice and confidence boosting, it’s more than possible to be a couple who actively trains and concealed carries. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of carrying as a couple.

Safariland has one of if not the most extensive holster lineups in the market. They recently added a new minimalist model called the Schema. I was intrigued by the design, as well as by Safariland’s pivot into affordable holsters. So how does it work? Let’s take a look.