You may not control when danger appears — but you can control how ready you are.

Protect yourself and take charge of your own safety!

NEW! From the Editor of American Handgunner Magazine...

When seconds count, the police are minutes away. Learn how to prepare for a world that isn't safe.

The Practical Guide to Concealed Carry will propel you into the “planning and preparation” lifestyle. 

Learn strategies for living a more “switched-on” and observant lifestyle, along with the right responses to many of today’s potentially defensive encounter scenarios.

"I really enjoyed this book. It’s packed with solid info. It’s a super helpful primer without all the attitude and arguments you run into on forums. You can tell the author genuinely wants you to understand the topic and feel more confident, not overwhelmed. Definitely worth the read if you’re new to concealed carry."

Why would anyone ever need a gun in a bookstore or coffee shop?

Perhaps you’ve heard the question. The answer is simple: you don’t get to decide where and when someone else will commit a crime. All you can do is respond. And make no mistake, you are the first responder. The police can’t be everywhere, and it takes them minutes to respond when seconds count. You can sway the odds in your favor by avoiding areas of higher risk and improving your overall awareness, but the bottom line is that criminals decide where and when they will act. It’s up to you, and you alone, to be prepared. If you have decided to prepare, then this book is for you.

Simply buying and carrying a gun means virtually nothing. Without training in a host of areas, only part involving gun handling, you’ll have significant gaps in your personal and family protection strategy.

"I’ve had my carry permit for a couple of decades... but felt the urge to dig deeper and improve my skills. I started going the self-taught route, and this book was exactly what I needed. Super clear, super helpful. Can’t say enough how much I appreciate it."

Good planning leads to success, and the best way to start your planning journey is to embrace reality ruthlessly. 
We’ll discuss strategies for living a more “switched-on” and observant lifestyle in detail, along with the right responses to many of today’s potentially defensive encounter scenarios.


Includes real-life case studies of crime incidents where armed citizens have defended themselves from criminal attacks. You’ll learn valuable lessons on the right and wrong responses.

"I’ve had training and spent time on the range, but it had been a while. This book brought it all back—and then some. It’s not just a solid refresher; it’s also a great roadmap for helping others learn the right way. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever praised a training book this highly. It hit all the marks for what I needed."

The Practical Guide To Concealed Carry will help you learn how to take responsibility for protecting yourself and your family.

Topics addressed include:

• Are you ready to carry a firearm?
• The dangers of a false sense of security!
• Improving your situational awareness.
• Less lethal options.
• All about handguns for self-defense.
• What you need to know about the law.
• What do guns really do?
• What you need to know about ammo.
• How to carry a concealed handgun.
• Range versus defensive shooting.
• Learning to shoot defensively.
• Daily concealed carry strategies.
• Continuing your defensive education.

Cut out the middleman and buy direct from me here, or if you prefer, you can find The Practical Guide to Concealed Carry at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.