Ever since I’ve had the Bond Arms Bullpup 9 to work with, I have been searching for additional holsters for this outstanding concealed carry arm. Even though it fits in holsters designed for the…

We all try to live in Condition Yellow, but our mundane lives lull us into an often-false sense of security. For those of you who don’t know the Cooper Color Codes, you can check out the box…

New gun manufacturers — and new guns — are great, but sometimes it takes a while for holster manufacturers to catch up and offer something that fits. The FMK 9C1 G2 you see here has been around since…

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 2016, my girlfriend’s phone awoke her. After reading the messages, she quickly turned on the news. A gunman was attacking Pulse, a nightclub in Orlando,…

This week, Beth drops by to share two great exercises for your eyes. We all know that as we get older, our eyes begin to change. Not only can these changes impact our normal, everyday lives, they can…

Recently, Fox News host Gretchen Carlson renewed her push for an AR-15 ban, stating that AR-15s are not needed to “hunt or kill deer” and suggesting that “assault rifles” only serve to enable…

If you are standing at the 25-yard line shooting tiny, little groups, you are practicing your marksmanship skills — NOT your gunfighting skills. A gunfight is a dynamic event that is often over in…

Those of us who carry firearms know better than most how important it is to be aware of our surroundings and circumstances at all times. We also know how to handle a routine traffic stop by police —…

A couple months ago, I was showing off a new pistol to a friend of mine. This friend carries a gun regularly, but certainly is not involved in the world of self-defense the way I am. His first…

As I look for products that I think will be of interest to our readers, I try to make sure I include plenty of “wife acceptable” products — that is, products that are high quality but still…

South Carolina Man Defends Against Masked Invader Armed With Pistol and Rope A well-planned mid-evening home invasion of a Monck’s Corner home went awry for the invaders but well for the homeowners.…

Our last Pacifiers & Peacemakers video shared some tips for finding a safe parking spot, but the situational awareness doesn’t end there. We need to be just as cautious when returning to our vehicle,…

The Drill: This drill is a variation of a technique taken from the USCCA training video series Armed & Ready, featuring Dave Young, Director of ARMA Training. I say variation because, as with most…

The correct answer is: none of them. I didn’t say you had to choose one caliber to get shot with. I asked if you would be willing to get shot with a “tiny” little .380. The most important part of a…

A MultiHolsters Elite Quick Ship IWB holster retails for $59.95 and is ready-to-order from the company’s website for most of the major gun makes and models. In my world, the Multi gets the nod for…

Whenever I have a concealed carry class, I always poll the students to find out how often they intend to carry. No surprise, the most common answer is, “Whenever I can, wherever I can.” That would be…

“Judge not, lest you be judged.” It’s an often-misunderstood Bible verse used to excuse unacceptable conduct — to justify looking away from evil — the “Hear no evil, see no evil” head-in-the-sand…

At one time in the not too distant past, the term “understudy” (or “sub-caliber”) handgun (or rifle) meant a firearm that was a good facsimile of a full-power centerfire original but that was…

Many of you readers know that I work part-time with the local police department. I’m not bragging. It’s just something I do because I think it’s important for me to be involved in my community. What…

On the night of Oct. 26, 2012, Rhainell Madrona was at home relaxing after a long day working at the San Francisco International Airport. His wife had already gone to bed. Now 60 years old, Madrona…