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

It’s that season again. Time to figure out what to get the committed “protector” in your life, max out the credit cards and fight the hordes of shoppers looking to save an extra 10 percent. While we…

When the police arrive at the scene of a shooting, how do they decide who to charge? The victim may be charged initially in a lot of cases. Attorney Tom Grieve has some insight into how to avoid that…

It’s that time of year when many of us begin to consider what sort of presents to get for the important people in our lives. This can be difficult. We all know that one person who has everything and…

I had a bang-up birthday party with some close friends and family. There were a few bottles of grocery store wine, a new ukulele and cake — though there wasn’t room on top for all of the candles.…

In an age of highly divisive politics, responsible gun owners are often the target of political attacks. Is it fair? No. But not a day goes by without some of the most law-abiding citizens being…

There is more misinformation in the public domain about the AR-15 rifle than there has been about any firearm in American history. The misinformation often comes from the anti-gun “news” media, as…

The AK-47 rifle can sometimes cause consternation in some of the population. That certainly isn’t the case among savvy shooters, who appreciate the AK-47 for what it is and do not criticize it for…

The .380 is a highly capable yet vastly underappreciated cartridge with a lot going for it. It is compact, accurate and reasonably powerful — falling just below the .38 Special in performance. It…

Ah… The holidays are fast upon us. Can’t you just smell the cinnamon? Taste the pumpkin spice? Cut the family tension with a knife? If gatherings aren’t touchy enough with the average, everyday…

The defensive pistol market is pretty crowded, and companies need to have something special to rise above the noise. Springfield Armory is making noise in the small pistol game with its new Hellcat.…

Making the most of your time at a gun show might sound counterintuitive. You’re there to walk around and see the pew pews, right? But if you’re attending hoping to spend some money, it helps if you…

Though concealed carry permit holders are some of the most law-abiding citizens, there’s a good chance we will encounter a cop while carrying at some point. What does one do in this situation? Officers have varying reactions to being told that a vehicle inhabitant is armed.

Former state prosecutor Tom Grieve answers the question many responsibly armed Americans have asked: Can your training actually be used against you if you’re forced to use your firearm? The short…

Veterans Day this year was a particularly tough one for me. Already within the first few weeks of 2019, I had lost two of my longtime friends, both Marine combat veterans of the Vietnam War. Then…

Recently I got into a bit of a debate with a person who adamantly refused to apply for a concealed carry permit because in doing so, he would put himself “on the list” of gun owners to be targeted by…

The current crop of popular locked-breech, ultra-micro .380 pistols emanated from one handgun — the .32 ACP Kel-Tec P32. Prior to the P32’s introduction in 1999, micro semi-automatic pistols were…

The election season is just about here, which means you’re going to be hearing all kinds of arguments about why you have too many gun rights. Before your blood pressure spikes drastically at the…

All tactics, including choice in firearms, are a function of compromise, person and gun. My choices are not highly influenced by cost but are based on cartridge (I feel confident shooting 9mm) and…

I wouldn’t label myself as a gamer. Honestly, I started — and just about ended — my video game exploits on an Atari 2600. (I still have it AND it still works, I might add!) “Space Invaders,” “Yars’…