There’s no doubt that when we train with our firearms, we do our best to remember all the fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger manipulation, breathing and…

Yes, we all want to be nice and live in a civil society, but, as usual, a small group of idiots have ruined it for everyone. In this day and age, there is no reason that any stranger should approach…

How you operate the trigger on your firearm tells a lot about you. Think about all the ways people describe trigger manipulation. You can pull the trigger, squeeze the trigger, press the trigger,…

There are times when collaborations between companies or manufacturers are disasters (or even just unsuccessful). Anyone remember the short-lived Colt Z40 semi-automatic pistol? It was one of several failed Colt attempts to enter the high-capacity pistol market in 1998. The Z40 was a .40-caliber steel pistol that held 12 rounds.

We’ve heard it a hundred times: A concealed carry gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. In other words, buck up and just deal with a bit of the physical discomfort of carrying, knowing…

For those of us at the USCCA who work so hard to support the rights of lawful gun owners, there are few things as frustrating as stories of egregiously bad behavior by someone who was legally…

Hot Water A 19-year-old Pasco, Washington, man was in his shower when he heard sounds of someone kicking in his front door. Going to investigate, he found an intruder in his home. Fearing for his…

I recently had the chance to attend “The Concealed Carry Fashion Show,” presented by REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition in Independence, Ohio. The show, emceed by Amanda Suffecool and Charlie Cook,…

You have two friends in a deadly force situation: your gun and your flashlight. Reach for your flashlight first — long before the situation escalates. It may save your life. If you have even an…

I had the conversation again the other day. It started with, “I should do some IDPA shooting to improve my defensive skills.” Then it quickly moved to, “I need a new gun for competition.” Because I…

This time of year is always an exciting one for the firearms consumer. The SHOT Show is over and all the new products that were kept under wraps are now available — or at least can now be ordered.…

The proliferation of small, lightweight handguns for concealed carry has not diminished the need for a system on which to attach them to your person. In fact, gun belts are more useful than ever and…

Today’s handguns come in an amazing variety of configurations, especially when it comes to trigger mechanisms. Without getting too “techno-geek” on you, first there were the original “six-shooters” —…

»I’VE HAD SOME INTERESTING opportunities to shoot in the dark: during midnight 3-gun competitions, where your objective is to find and engage multiple targets in the fastest possible time while on…

Teaching children about firearms safety is always at the top of my list. But I also love to see kids getting off the couch, putting down their smart devices, and getting involved with the proper,…

Anyone who carries a gun should have a first-aid kit and some first-aid training. It’s just common sense. Understanding that a deadly force incident is a high-stress event, you will need to control…

It snowed in Albuquerque. Overnight, a light blanket of fluff covered our adobe home in the down-scale (but adorable in its own way, my wife says) South Valley. Our 1,700-mile, four-day drive from Atlanta was uneventful. My Walther .40 remained in the center console: loaded but without a chambered round.

While the Hogue Company has been around since 1968 and has been traditionally known for its fine line of aftermarket handgun grips, today’s Hogue is much more than that. Back in the day when…

Never underestimate the resolve of our opponents. Their commitment to infringing on the ability of Americans like you and me to exercise our rights under the Constitution is complete and relentless.…

Do you know what’s wrong with most gun owners? We think we know everything. Yes, many of us have had lots of training and some of us actually have some real-world experience. Now, don’t get me wrong,…