The 2021 SHOT Show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski wants to share some exciting self-defense products that will be released…

‘I’m a Mandalorian. Weapons Are a Part of My Religion.’ Anyone who has been binge-watching (and re-watching) The Mandalorian series on the subscription streaming service Disney+ likely knows this…

USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can either ask…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

Beginning your journey as a responsibly armed gun owner may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. Use this beginner’s checklist as a guide. It should be reviewed by every new gun owner or anyone…

Throughout this pandemic, we’ve seen gun sales rise, leading to frantic buying and shortages of ammunition and spare magazines. And there’s little doubt that this will slow down now that there will…

A reintroduction of the Colt Python is big news — and a controversial topic among some gun owners. Some are concerned that their vintage Pythons will lose value. This is the last thing I am concerned…

Taurus USA was set to reveal the new Heritage Barkeep .22 revolver at SHOT Show 2021. However, the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S.…

Many folks have shared that their No. 1 reason for purchasing a firearm is for protection and/or home defense. But did you know that buying a gun could get you much more than you actually bargained…

We cover some pretty weighty topics in Concealed Carry Magazine. Severe, even. There really isn’t any way around it: Armed self-defense is serious business and rarely given to flights of whimsy. If…

Guardian 221B Tactical Gloves As the cold months bite down, it can be difficult to find gloves that will be adequate for keeping you sufficiently warm while still allowing you to access and run a…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

Although no longer the primary firearm found in either law enforcement or civilian holsters, the revolver is far from dead. Revolvers still possess many qualities to recommend them, including safety…

Do you like guns? How about movies? How about guns IN movies? If you answered “yes” to the last question, it’s very likely you have witnessed the skills of Larry Zanoff. Zanoff’s work as manager of…

I know I’m reaching back into my former world of teaching once again, but I couldn’t resist. It’s amazing how some of those concepts can translate to the world of firearms. Take “transitions,” for…

Pretty much everyone is thrilled to put 2020 behind them and looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. But we learned some lessons as a result of this chaotic year. Many Americans realized the…

As the popularity of concealed carry and responsible gun ownership rise across the country, you may be wondering which states issued the most concealed carry permits. These states tend to be more friendly toward responsible gun owners. It should come as no surprise that Florida — a.k.a.

Protecting a home from unwanted visitors is a serious concern no matter where you live, and it requires appropriate training. Unfortunately, there is a lack of home-defense-specific training. But…

If you had told me New Year’s Day 2020 that my first gear review of 2021 would be a respiratory mask, I would have thought you were participating in extended imbibing. But it’s important for…

Some of you may have noticed that everything’s gotten a little weird in the firearms world over the last 9 or 10 months. In many areas, it isn’t just that guns have jumped in price; it’s that there…