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Oregon Concealed Carry Laws: CHL Requirements &...

Oregon requires a valid Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL) for concealed carry of a handgun, and Oregon does not recognize concealed-carry permits from other states for concealed carry in the...

Oregon Concealed Carry Laws: CHL Requirements &...

Oregon requires a valid Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL) for concealed carry of a handgun, and Oregon does not recognize concealed-carry permits from other states for concealed carry in the...

North Carolina Concealed Carry Laws: Complete C...

North Carolina operates as a permit-based, shall-issue concealed carry state under Article 54B of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes. As of early 2026, a valid Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP)...

North Carolina Concealed Carry Laws: Complete C...

North Carolina operates as a permit-based, shall-issue concealed carry state under Article 54B of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes. As of early 2026, a valid Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP)...

West Virginia Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless ...

West Virginia is both a constitutional carry and shall-issue state. Adults 21 and older who are not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a concealed handgun anywhere in...

West Virginia Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless ...

West Virginia is both a constitutional carry and shall-issue state. Adults 21 and older who are not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a concealed handgun anywhere in...

Mississippi Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless, P...

Mississippi is one of a growing number of states that allows eligible adults to carry a concealed handgun without a permit — a framework commonly called permitless or constitutional carry....

Mississippi Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless, P...

Mississippi is one of a growing number of states that allows eligible adults to carry a concealed handgun without a permit — a framework commonly called permitless or constitutional carry....

Virginia Concealed Carry Laws: CHP Guide & Reci...

Virginia operates a permit-based concealed carry system governed by Article 6.1 of Chapter 7, Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia. The Commonwealth is a shall-issue state, meaning circuit courts...

Virginia Concealed Carry Laws: CHP Guide & Reci...

Virginia operates a permit-based concealed carry system governed by Article 6.1 of Chapter 7, Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia. The Commonwealth is a shall-issue state, meaning circuit courts...

South Carolina Concealed Carry Laws: Constituti...

South Carolina became a constitutional carry state on March 7, 2024, when Governor Henry McMaster signed H.3594 into law. Adults 18 and older who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing...

South Carolina Concealed Carry Laws: Constituti...

South Carolina became a constitutional carry state on March 7, 2024, when Governor Henry McMaster signed H.3594 into law. Adults 18 and older who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing...

Nevada Concealed Carry Laws: Permits, Reciproci...

Nevada is a shall-issue state that requires a valid concealed firearm permit (CFP) to carry a concealed handgun. Unlike many neighboring states, Nevada has not adopted permitless or constitutional carry...

Nevada Concealed Carry Laws: Permits, Reciproci...

Nevada is a shall-issue state that requires a valid concealed firearm permit (CFP) to carry a concealed handgun. Unlike many neighboring states, Nevada has not adopted permitless or constitutional carry...

New York Concealed Carry Laws: License, CCIA & ...

New York has some of the most comprehensive — and heavily litigated — concealed carry regulations in the United States. Every person who wishes to possess a pistol or revolver...

New York Concealed Carry Laws: License, CCIA & ...

New York has some of the most comprehensive — and heavily litigated — concealed carry regulations in the United States. Every person who wishes to possess a pistol or revolver...

Nebraska Concealed Carry Laws: Complete Guide f...

Nebraska became a constitutional carry state on September 2, 2023, when LB 77 — signed by Governor Pillen — took effect. The law allows any person 21 or older who...

Nebraska Concealed Carry Laws: Complete Guide f...

Nebraska became a constitutional carry state on September 2, 2023, when LB 77 — signed by Governor Pillen — took effect. The law allows any person 21 or older who...

Welcome to Gun Ownership: What It Means to Be a Responsible Gun Owner

Welcome to Gun Ownership: What It Means to Be a...

Becoming a gun owner is both a right and a responsibility. At Alien Gear Holsters, we believe that responsibility begins long before you ever holster your firearm. Being a responsible...

Welcome to Gun Ownership: What It Means to Be a...

Becoming a gun owner is both a right and a responsibility. At Alien Gear Holsters, we believe that responsibility begins long before you ever holster your firearm. Being a responsible...

New Mexico Concealed Carry Laws: CHL Requiremen...

New Mexico operates a shall-issue concealed carry system under the Concealed Handgun Carry Act (CHCA), N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 29-19-1 to 29-19-15. The state is broadly permissive for open carry...

New Mexico Concealed Carry Laws: CHL Requiremen...

New Mexico operates a shall-issue concealed carry system under the Concealed Handgun Carry Act (CHCA), N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 29-19-1 to 29-19-15. The state is broadly permissive for open carry...

Montana Concealed Carry Laws: The Complete Guid...

Montana is one of the most firearms-friendly states in the country. Since House Bill 102 took effect on February 18, 2021, Montana has operated as a full constitutional carry state,...

Montana Concealed Carry Laws: The Complete Guid...

Montana is one of the most firearms-friendly states in the country. Since House Bill 102 took effect on February 18, 2021, Montana has operated as a full constitutional carry state,...

Missouri Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless Carry...

Missouri has operated as a permitless carry state since January 1, 2017, following the enactment of SB 656. Under current law, most adults who may lawfully possess a firearm can...

Missouri Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless Carry...

Missouri has operated as a permitless carry state since January 1, 2017, following the enactment of SB 656. Under current law, most adults who may lawfully possess a firearm can...

US Gun Ownership Statistics: How Many Americans...

Key US Gun Ownership Statistics at a Glance 32% of U.S. adults personally own a gun (Pew Research Center, June 2023) 42% of U.S. adults live in a household with...

US Gun Ownership Statistics: How Many Americans...

Key US Gun Ownership Statistics at a Glance 32% of U.S. adults personally own a gun (Pew Research Center, June 2023) 42% of U.S. adults live in a household with...

What Are The Most Comfortable Concealed Carry Holsters?

What Are The Most Comfortable Concealed Carry H...

If you’ve ever tried carrying concealed for more than a few hours—whether during a long commute, late-night delivery shift, or just a weekend outing—you already know: comfort is non-negotiable. The...

What Are The Most Comfortable Concealed Carry H...

If you’ve ever tried carrying concealed for more than a few hours—whether during a long commute, late-night delivery shift, or just a weekend outing—you already know: comfort is non-negotiable. The...

Minnesota Concealed Carry Laws: Permit to Carry...

Minnesota is a shall-issue, permit-required state for carrying a pistol in public. Under Minn. Stat. § 624.714, carrying a pistol on your person, in a vehicle, snowmobile, or boat in...

Minnesota Concealed Carry Laws: Permit to Carry...

Minnesota is a shall-issue, permit-required state for carrying a pistol in public. Under Minn. Stat. § 624.714, carrying a pistol on your person, in a vehicle, snowmobile, or boat in...

Michigan Concealed Carry Laws: CPL Guide

Michigan operates under a shall-issue system governed by 1927 PA 372, which means qualified applicants have a legal right to receive a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) — the state will...

Michigan Concealed Carry Laws: CPL Guide

Michigan operates under a shall-issue system governed by 1927 PA 372, which means qualified applicants have a legal right to receive a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) — the state will...

The History of Presidents' Day: From Washington...

Every February, Americans enjoy a long weekend known as Presidents' Day. For many, it’s associated with retail sales, time off work, and the unofficial midpoint of winter. But the story...

The History of Presidents' Day: From Washington...

Every February, Americans enjoy a long weekend known as Presidents' Day. For many, it’s associated with retail sales, time off work, and the unofficial midpoint of winter. But the story...

Protect With Purpose: Love Is the Reason We Carry

Protect With Purpose: Love Is the Reason We Carry

Love Is More Than a Gesture Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with flowers, cards, and candlelit dinners. But at Alien Gear Holsters, we believe love is more than a single...

Protect With Purpose: Love Is the Reason We Carry

Love Is More Than a Gesture Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with flowers, cards, and candlelit dinners. But at Alien Gear Holsters, we believe love is more than a single...

Massachusetts Concealed Carry - How To CCW In M...

Massachusetts operates under a licensing system for carrying firearms in public, administered by local police departments for residents and the Massachusetts State Police for non-residents. Carrying a handgun—concealed or openly—requires...

Massachusetts Concealed Carry - How To CCW In M...

Massachusetts operates under a licensing system for carrying firearms in public, administered by local police departments for residents and the Massachusetts State Police for non-residents. Carrying a handgun—concealed or openly—requires...

Ruger Super Redhawk Review: Power, Precision & Durability

Ruger Super Redhawk Review: Power, Precision & ...

The Ruger Super Redhawk is a double-action/single-action revolver engineered for extreme power, precision, and endurance. Built from solid stainless steel, it’s available in calibers ranging from .44 Magnum to .480...

Ruger Super Redhawk Review: Power, Precision & ...

The Ruger Super Redhawk is a double-action/single-action revolver engineered for extreme power, precision, and endurance. Built from solid stainless steel, it’s available in calibers ranging from .44 Magnum to .480...

S&W Bodyguard .380 Accessories: Essential Upgrades

S&W Bodyguard .380 Accessories: Essential Upgrades

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 stands as a purpose-built micro-compact designed for deep concealment, backup roles, and low-profile everyday carry. This hammer-fired, double-action-only pistol delivers 6+1 capacity in a...

S&W Bodyguard .380 Accessories: Essential Upgrades

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 stands as a purpose-built micro-compact designed for deep concealment, backup roles, and low-profile everyday carry. This hammer-fired, double-action-only pistol delivers 6+1 capacity in a...

Maryland Concealed Carry Laws: Permit Requirements

Maryland operates under a shall-issue handgun permitting system administered exclusively by the Maryland State Police. Carrying a handgun—concealed or openly—requires a state-issued Wear and Carry Permit, with no exceptions for...

Maryland Concealed Carry Laws: Permit Requirements

Maryland operates under a shall-issue handgun permitting system administered exclusively by the Maryland State Police. Carrying a handgun—concealed or openly—requires a state-issued Wear and Carry Permit, with no exceptions for...

Maine Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless Carry Guide

Maine operates as a permitless carry state where eligible adults can carry concealed handguns without government permission. Since October 15, 2015, when the state enacted constitutional carry legislation through Public...

Maine Concealed Carry Laws: Permitless Carry Guide

Maine operates as a permitless carry state where eligible adults can carry concealed handguns without government permission. Since October 15, 2015, when the state enacted constitutional carry legislation through Public...