WPS FIELD GUIDE

Appendix Carry Safety Considerations

Today, we’re talking about the dangers of Appendix Carry (really the dangers of carrying in any orientation), especially when you are trying to draw...

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Do You Really Need to Use Your Sights?

When it comes to defensive shooting, one of the most common questions we hear is: At what distance do you actually need a solid...

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Can You Make the Hard Decision?

One of the most common concerns among those new to carrying a firearm is simple but weighty question: Could I actually take a life...

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Beyond the Gun: Developing the Skills and Mindset Every Concealed Carrier Needs

If you carry a firearm—or ever plan to—you need to understand something vital: simply owning a gun doesn’t make you safe, ready, or capable....

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The Secret to a Faster Draw

If you’re a new shooter, or even someone with a few reps under your belt, there’s a strong chance you’re chasing speed too early....

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John's 2025 EDC Update

Now that we're a few months into the new year, it’s time for another EDC update.  Backpacks, firearms, knives, flashlights, medical, and everything you need...

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Is Appendix Carry Dangerous? Expert Guide to Carrying at the Front

I (John Lovell) have never shot myself in the leg or elsewhere and this is after the many years of concealed carrying pistols just...

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The Pros and Cons of Off-Body Carry

If you’ve found yourself caught in the middle of the age-old debate of appendix carry or whether to keep your pistol in your man...

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2024 Safety Tips for Summer Travel Part 1

I thought this might be a good time, with summer travel coming soon, to talk about things to consider when you’re traveling internationally. In...

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Appendix Carry for Husky Fellas

There’s a lot I don’t know about being rotund while appendix carrying a gun, but my friend Jake from the Evolving Daily YouTube channel...

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The Big Debate About Pistol Reloads: Slide Stop Lever or Over the Top?

There's a big dilemma at the end of every pistol magazine–do I reload this way or that way? The law of tactical dynamics states...

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Why You Should Open Carry

I (John Lovell) have adjusted my thinking about open carry. While I haven't yet embraced it for myself, I've come to believe that when...

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