St. Patrick’s Day: OPEN CARRY AND ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX WELL

March 13, 2017 // NCA

St. Patrick’s Day has evolved from its Irish-Catholic roots of observing the country’s patron saint into one of the biggest global parties of the year. An estimated 133 million people are expected to join the holiday celebrations this year. More than 25% of the people will celebrate in a bar or restaurant. Does that include […]

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Can Business Restrict Whether Employees and Patrons Carry Concealed?

February 21, 2017 // NCA

Federal and state job safety laws require employers to make reasonable efforts to provide a safe workplace. In order to minimize their own legal risk and promote a safe work environment, employers often will implement workplace violence policies that include a ban on weapons at the workplace. Currently, there is no federal law that regulates […]

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Revolvers

February 15, 2017 // NCA

For the average concealed carrier, a revolver is a great choice. They are reliable, easy to understand, easy to operate and they require less maintenance than an automatic or semi-automatic pistol. While they do hold fewer cartridges and take a little longer to reload than an automatic pistol, the double-action on a good revolver is […]

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Ft. Lauderdale Shooting and How it Could Effect Concealed Carry When You Travel

January 13, 2017 // NCA

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the Florida airport shooting suspect, 26-year-old Esteban Santiago, for an act of violence at an international airport resulting in 5 deaths and 6 wounded victims.  Prosecutors additionally charged Santiago with two firearms violations. The charges are: (1) Using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime […]

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS

January 6, 2017 // NCA

Ah the beginning of January! That time when we reflect on the events of the past year, do an in-depth study of ourselves and resolve to get rid of bad habits and develop better ones. The same is true for Concealed weapons carriers. This is a good time to evaluate what bad gun habits you […]

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10 BEST APPS FOR CONCEALED CARRY

December 29, 2016 // NCA

Who would have expected that your smartphone or tablet could be one of the best devices to keep you advised of Concealed Carry issues? Reciprocity for concealed carry varies from state to state. Laws vary by state or county. Well, there’s an app to help with that—several actually that will update you with the latest […]

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10 Pro Gun Quotes That Make Sense

December 5, 2016 // NCA

Most people have an opinion on volatile issues like gun control. You hear of liberal politicians and celebrities quoted about their opinions on why we need to have gun control. Usually though, when the press quotes a pro gun politician or celebrity, they only quote the wild and crazy quotes that make gun owners seem […]

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Concealed Carrying Tips For Halloween

October 31, 2016 // NCA

Halloween is a fun time to get on your costume and spend time with your family. But while you are in your costume, www.nationalcarryacademy.com wants to remind you that you should be wary of the laws in your state while you have your concealed carry with you. We all know that it is important to […]

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How To Become a Better Concealed Carrier

October 26, 2016 // NCA

If you want to become better at concealed carry, take the time to review these basic yet taken-for-granted things that are proven concealed carry techniques. There are things that we already know and do but sometimes tend to neglect. MOTIVATE YOURSELF WITH AN APPROPRIATE MINDSET. Being a concealed carrier takes a lot of responsibility and […]

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What Are The Different Types Of Micro Ammunition?

September 28, 2016 // NCA

There are a lot of bullets available for shooters including the full metal jacket, open tip, hollow point and the soft point bullets. They each have their own uses. In this article, we will talk about just a few of the commonly used nowadays, and we will only focus on the micro ammunition classes. Listed […]

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