In 2022, four states — Alabama, Ohio, Indiana and Georgia — passed constitutional carry or permitless carry laws, making them the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th states to do so. In April 2023, both…

If you are looking for a portable and secure way to store your handguns and ammo, you will want to check out the Hornady Dual-Lid Lock Box. This is a new product from Hornady, a well-known…

I had the opportunity to spend a day at the NRA’s 2023 Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis. But I merely scratched the surface of the convention’s 14-acre layout. Below are a few of the products I…

A popular misnomer among gun-control activists about the AR-15 rifle is that the AR stands for “assault rifle.” Never mind the lack of definition that constitutes what an “assault rifle” is, AR is…

Suns Out, Guns Out In Florida Why not start this off with some good news — as it might soften the blow for all of the new gun-control initiatives lawmakers have introduced for 2023’s legislative…

If you are thinking about carrying a gun for self-defense, the best thing you can do is carry that firearm concealed. Yes, there is a portion of the gun-owning public that vocally supports the idea of open carry, which is carrying a gun openly for all the world to see.

For those who are fortunate enough to live near public outdoor shooting ranges — and yes, they do exist — few sights are as frustrating and disheartening as that of a trashed range. Many of you know…

Parking Lot Beef: Florida Man Stops Violent Assailant A Port St. John man was in a McDonald’s parking lot enjoying his meal when a stranger approached him and started beating him for no apparent…

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…

El Paso Saddlery is, according to its web page, the world’s oldest gun holstery. Founded in 1889, El Paso Saddlery has operated continuously for 134 years … and they still make saddle bags and…

If you want to start an all-out brawl on social media, talk about appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) carryAppendix Carry (AIWB) means to carry a firearm inside the waistband of one’s pants at the…

The use of laser sights on handguns has come a long way since the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) walked into a 1980s Los Angeles gun shop. In the 1984 film, Schwarzenegger’s cyborg character…

During our kids’ recent spring break, my family decided to get a little active and outdoorsy. We spent some time riding bikes and hiking and just enjoying nature at a wonderful state park not far…

The original Ruger LCP .380, introduced in 2008, ushered in a very successful series of hammer-fired deep-concealment semi-automatic pistols. This series has served self-defense roles ranging from primary civilian carry pistols to backup pistols for uniformed law enforcement officers. The pistol weighs 9.6 ounces and has a 6+1 magazine capacity.

I purchased my first Glock — a Glock 19 — back in 1992 and enjoyed some of the ease a polymer-framed pistol offers. In fact, the Glock 19 was so easy to maintain, my once meticulous attention to…

Did you get an AR-15 for Christmas? Or maybe you started off the new year with a resolution of training with a carbine? Better yet, perhaps you’ve heard about USCCA’s new AR-15 Fundamentals course?…

Transcript from the video Sometimes you just have to be reminded as a gun owner: “Will my action put my life at severe risk, and is it worth it?” In this video, I’m breaking down a real incident in a…

The ins and outs of ammunition can be intimidating for those new to shooting. For a comprehensive overview on ammo, including the parts of a cartridge and which rounds are best for self-defense vs.…

NOTE: 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…

A gun in the hands of a trained and responsible person is typically the most effective tool for self-defense, but what can you use when you can’t carry a gun or want a less-than-lethal option?…