As I write this, it is snowing in Wisconsin, and my motorcycle is in the shop getting tuned up for next season. I’m new to riding, having just gotten my motorcycle license last summer, but I have put…

“Why would anyone pay $2,500 for a custom 1911 pistol when standard 1911 pistols cost much less?” a buddy of mine recently asked. I was explaining the merits of the Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime .45…

Domestic violence is a difficult topic for multiple reasons. It’s nearly impossible to comprehend how abuse affects a person mentally, physically and emotionally if you’ve never been there. Of…

With a new administration firmly in office, it seems unlikely the ammo shortage brought on by a pandemic and civil unrest is going to end soon. Then there’s the sharp increase in new gun owners. The…

There are three major issues permit holders face while on the road for vacation or business beyond those encountered in their normal daily routines. While some common threads run through all…

Did you know that all this month, the USCCA is recognizing and celebrating women? I am so lucky to have met, trained with, worked alongside and learned from some of the most amazing ladies in our…

The USCCA held its first Concealed Carry Expo in May of 2015. More than 3,000 responsible gun owners converged on the event in West Bend, Wisconsin, near the USCCA’s main headquarters. Since then,…

As a responsibly armed American and protector, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… Hawaii gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently…

If you check most gun shops for 5.7x28mm ammo to feed your new Ruger 57 pistol, you’ll likely only find ammo loaded with 40-grain bullets — usually rounds like the 40-grain FMJFull Metal Jacket (FMJ)…

The first time I spoke with Jonathan Rose, he was about to fly to Switzerland for vacation. He needed it, he said. He deserved it, he said. After all, it was barely a year since he had been arrested, charged with multiple felonies and threatened with a long prison sentence.

A lot of the time when I hear people talking about little guns that hold lots of rounds, I hear things like, “Revolutionary!” or “It’s a game-changer!” or “A tiny gun with all this ammo — what a…

You’re on your way home from stuffing yourself at the in-laws’ house. The kids are dozing off in the back seat. Although you departed much later than planned, you’re still hoping to beat a winter…

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

Smith & Wesson’s new Performance Center .380 Shield EZ offers extra features and refinements, including black, silver and gold options for the barrel, trigger and grip safety. This transforms it into…

Instructors and students alike enjoy learning new skills and techniques in their evolution with firearms. Unfortunately and inevitably, previously learned skills tend to take a back seat when it…

On Point: On Your 6 PPQ SC Holster and Mag Pouch On Point: On Your 6 PPQ SC Holster and Mag Pouch The Walther PPQ SC is an excellent choice for appendix carry, and this unit from On Your 6 Designs…

I know I’m not the only one who dislikes, postpones or even attempts to avoid doctors’ visits. There are just not many places where one can feel so vulnerable and so violated … and where so many…

We’ve all heard various interpretations of the Founding Fathers’ views on the Second Amendment. But what about succeeding presidents’ thoughts on gun ownership? Better yet, did any presidents own or…

Are you thinking about purchasing a handgun? Do you know about all the hoops you may need to jump through in your state? Maybe you’re wondering under what circumstances you will need to submit to a…

I have used XS pistol sights on both duty and off-duty handguns since 2006. I am sold on the company’s “fastest sights in any light” slogan. XS pistol sights are engineered to draw the eye toward the…