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4 Tips To Improve Your Concealed Carry Game

4 Tips To Improve Your Concealed Carry Game

Sep 13, 2019

Carrying a concealed weapon is a huge responsibility. You’re carrying a lethal weapon that could hurt someone if used carelessly. Not to mention, if you’re a known licensed gun carrier in your community, then you might also be called upon to intervene in dangerous situations.

Data shows that three in ten American adults own a gun, while 11% of people say that they live with someone who does. Given the fact that so many people carry weapons, it’s important that they know how to be a responsible concealed carrier.

Here are some tips from our experts on how to improve your concealed carry game:

Ask Questions

Experts say that you should use a weapon that has the perfect balance of being concealable, accurate, and enough firepower. They also advise that you ask a lot of questions about your weapon—is the holster adequate, does your gun have a locking feature, are you using quality ammo, and so on. The more you questions you ask, the more you’ll learn, improving your concealed carry game automatically.

Verify Your Training Setup

The whole idea behind verifying your set-up in training is to make sure that the first time you’re forced to draw a gun isn’t a real-life situation. To avoid this, we suggest that you train beforehand.

While training, develop a habit of checking if your draw is clean and that a spare magazine is available. It’s also recommended that you train with the same clothes you carry your weapon in. You might also want to train in dim lighting to practice for plausible real world scenarios.

Practice Dry Firing and Reloading

If you want to improve your draw speed and gun manipulation skills, then this is the best way to go about it.

Start with a slow speed, and then increase it gradually—keep doing this until you’re absolutely comfortable with a certain speed.

The second skill you want to practice is reloads. Try doing it without looking down. In a real life situation, you won’t have the chance to avert your eyes.

Consider All Kinds of Situations

The rule of the thumb is to never draw your weapon unless you have to use it. Drawing your gun takes at least 1–2 seconds, so think about what you’d do if the assailant attempts to escape in the meanwhile.

And what if there’s an injured person who needs medical assistance? Would you go after the assailant or help the wounded? You should also be aware of scenarios in which you shouldn’t draw your gun at all. Think about various kinds of situations and prepare a plan of action. This will help you deal better when a similar situation arises in real life.

Concealed carrying isn’t child’s play. Learn how to carry your concealed weapon the right way with us at The Carry Academy. We provide online conceal and carry classes in a number of states. Register today!

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What people ask about our concealed carry course

  • Which states recognize this course?

    The Carry Academy course meets the requirements for many different states, most of which through the reciprocity of a VA nonresident concealed handgun permit. See the state list.

  • How does The Carry Academy fulfill the necessary training requirements in so many different states?

    The majority of these states allow you to carry a concealed weapon by obtaining an Virginia Nonesident Concealed Handgun Permit. If you live in Iowa, Oregon or Virginia; you can apply for a Residents Permit as this course fulfills their necessary training requirements.

  • What is the process for obtaining my Virginia resident and nonresident concealed handgun permit?

    Virginia Resident Concealed Handgun Permits are issued by the circuit court of the county or city in which the applicant resides. You can obtain your application form by visiting the Resident Concealed Handgun Permits page on the Virginia State Police website. Non-residents will need to visit the Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits page on the Virginia State Police website.

  • Am I guaranteed CCW permit approval if I live in one of your approved states?

    Unfortunately, we are not able to make such a claim. Even though many states honor the reciprocity laws of Virginia, we have found that some jurisdictions do not abide by these laws. We recommend, for all those interested, to first contact your local municipality or sheriff's department and explain that you will be taking an online course and applying for a VA nonresidents concealed handgun permit and ask if they will accept, prior to taking our online course.

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  • What is reciprocity?

    Many jurisdictions have established arrangements where they recognize or honor permits or licenses issued by other jurisdictions with comparable standards, for instance in regard to marriage or driver's licenses. This is known as Reciprocity and is based on U.S. Constitution "full faith and credit" provision. Due to the nature of gun politics, reciprocity in regard to weapons carry permits or licenses has been controversial.

  • What is a concealed carry permit?

    A concealed carry permit is the practice of carrying a handgun or other weapon in public in a concealed manner, either on one's person or in close proximity.

  • Where do I find resident application links for my state?

    Please refer to the State Laws page.

  • What is the test like? Am I likely to pass?

    The test is 20 questions that are multiple choice and true/false. You must answer 15 questions, correctly, to pass. Although 99% of our students pass the first time, if you for some reason do not pass, you may go back and review the material and take it again at no additional charge.

  • Do I not need to shoot a gun to qualify for a concealed carry permit?

    No. Virginia, Iowa and Oregon law do not mandate live fire for meeting the training requirements for a concealed carry permit.

  • Do I need to watch the video all at once?

    No, although we recommend watching the video in one sitting, it can be paused and resumed at a later time. Please note; however, the session may expire after a certain amount of time. If that happens, you will need to restart the video when you log back in. We recommend watching the video in one sitting.

  • Are there places where you cannot conceal carry?

    While generally a concealed carry permit allows the permit holder to carry a concealed weapon in public, a state may restrict carry of a firearm including a permitted concealed weapon while in or on certain properties, facilities or types of businesses that are otherwise open to the public. These areas vary by state (except for the first item below; Federal offices are subject to superseding Federal law) and can include State and Federal goverment facilities, political events, educational institutions, hospitals, churches and others.

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  • What training requirements are needed in order to obtain a CCW?

    Some states require concealed carry applicants to certify their proficiency with a firearm through some type of training or instruction. Certain training courses developed by the National Rifle Association that combine classroom and live-fire instruction typically meet most state training requirements. Some states recognize prior military or police service as meeting training requirements.

  • How much is the Firearms Safety Training Course?

    Our course is currently available for only $49.99. You can register here.

  • Where do I find more information about my states laws including reciprocity/traveling information?

    Please refer to the State Laws page.

  • What are the training requirements of Virginia?

    Virginia recognizes eight specific training options to prove competency in handgun handling, ranging from DD214 for honorably discharged military veterans, to certification from law enforcement training, to firearms training conducted by a state or NRA certified firearms instructor including electronic, video, or on-line courses. While any one of the eight listed options will be considered adequate proof, individual circuit courts may recognize other training options.

  • What is the process for obtaining my Virginia, Iowa or Oregon residents permit?

    Please refer to the State Laws page.

  • Is this class accepted for both resident and non-resident permit?

    Yes. Please refer to the State Laws page.

  • Will this class be accepted for the renewal of my permit (for states where this is necessary)?

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  • How long do I have to watch video after signing up?

    Once you have signed up for the course, you have 30 days to watch the video. If video is not watched within 30 days, we charge a $9.99 fee to reset the expiration.

  • What is your policy on refunds?

    Refunds will only be issued in the event that you are unable to access the Resources through no fault of your own (i.e., due to an outage or other non-functionality of The Carry Academy websites) for a period forty-eight (48) hours commencing with the time that you register and pay for access to the Resources. No refunds will be issued once you receive a Certificate of Completion.