Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

Based in North Carolina, WOOX is an outdoor brand devoted to creating high-end products. WOOX is an offshoot of the Italy-based Minelli. I received an advertising email from the company, which…

Creating accidental felonies for the otherwise law-abiding does nothing to enforce order. However, individual state regulations on lawful carrying of concealed firearms create numerous opportunities…

Merging computers with real-time feedback on decision-making can provide a mechanism for students and instructors alike to learn from experience without ever engaging a threat. These simulation…

When I was in fifth grade, my very concerned mother checked me out of school early one Monday afternoon and drove me to a local doctor’s office after I’d been experiencing a lot of pain and…

When it comes to self-defense, it is commonly understood that an ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure. The earliest form of prevention in the school shooting threat is children’s development.…

If you’re looking at shotguns for home defense, there are really only two worth considering: Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. These giants in the field have a long history of good service. Both…

Up until 1964, all the major military forces that fielded semi-automatic and fully automatic small arms issued some variant of rifle with a piston-driven gas operating system. These systems siphon…

Without a doubt, the most convenient way to go armed at home or concealed in public is with a gun in the pocket. Though often not thought of initially, convenience is one of the primary…

Thinking through possible home defense scenarios can help you prepare for the unthinkable. It’s difficult to get an accurate average of police response times. Times can range widely based on the…

Late 2019 found me and about a dozen other gunwriters at the legendary Gunsite School in Paulden, Arizona, assessing the newest soon-to-be-released pistol from one of America’s most popular firearm…

What’s the best ammo to use for self-defense? Many gun owners want to know. When it comes to handguns, the 9mm has secured its place as the best self-defense ammunition for roughly four decades. Find…

Ballistol has been a household name in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for more than 100 years. It’s less recognized in the U.S., but that’s not because of its lack of effectiveness as an all-purpose cleaning solution. The company didn’t begin to market it to consumers living abroad until the 1980s.

MSRP: $99.99–$119.99 Discreet Defense Op Sac Man-Pack Discreet Defense Op Sac Man-Pack This shoulder bag is set up for concealed carry but is also purpose-designed for commuters, travelers and others…

Simulated scenario-based training can range from basic to complex. Firearms scenario training can be used like a capstone training element. After mastering the basics of safety, handling and…

An impressive 32 states allow teachers and staff to effectively protect children by carrying a firearm on campus. While it is unfortunate that not all 50 states permit this form of defense against…

When the ban on assault weapons sunset in 2004, many companies began offering AR-15 type rifles and M4 carbines. Colt held the patent on the AR-15 platform until 1977, but a popular alternative at…

A full-sized handgun offers a different set of challenges than a subcompact when it comes to concealed carry. The key is to make sure you know what those challenges are and then adapt to them. For…

I had an awesome opportunity about a month ago to take the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper certification from a dear friend and Second Amendment advocate, Sarah Joy Albrecht of Hold My Guns. Sarah…

Patrick Lopez, president of the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association (APAGOA), and Top Shot champion Chris Cheng, a member of the APAGOA leadership team, spoke with the USCCA about the…