It’s something most of us don’t think about — or, more accurately, don’t want to think about: the close-quarters contact shot. As civilized beings, we choose handguns over knives not only because…

Just the other day, my husband threw one of the small local newspapers we receive onto the bed where I was reading and said, “Hey! Check it out … a good guy with a gun!” I hadn’t heard anything on…

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

Every once in a while, you get to see new additions to an already good holster design. (In this case, the company has a really cool name too.) So excuse me while I channel my inner Uncle Excelsior…

We live in a golden era for buying ammunition. Whether for shotgun, handgun or rifle, never before have shooters had such an enormous selection. At the same time, it’s the extensive selection that…

Criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discusses how you can travel between states with your firearm and how that’s different than reciprocity. Reciprocity allows you to carry a concealed firearm in…

The murder trial of Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean — a 26-year-old accountant — in his own apartment, began this past Monday. While this case involves a police officer, it…

You finally get that much needed family vacation and opt for the great American road trip: a 10-day drive to see some of the most iconic elements in the United States. You just feel like you want to…

I can’t stress strongly enough how important a laser sight is as a force multiplier in an armed self-defense situation. A quality laser sight enhances your self-defense capabilities in the following…

The men and women who have saved lives with weapons are more worthy of study than the arms yielded. Just the same, few if any handguns have the background of the 1911 pistol. I come to each review…

A terrible tragedy occurred in my home state of Alabama last month. As reported by the local news, a father and his son were involved in an argument that led to the 70-year-old father shooting his…

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

How much did your gun cost? Could you have bought a less expensive gun and more ammo? I have lamented before that people make fun of me for buying cheap guns. But I keep buying them because I like…

We here at the USCCA emphasize conflict avoidance and situational awareness as the cornerstones of effective self-defense. Without them, all a person can hope to do is react quickly when it might…

We asked a few of our freelance writers to tell us about their favorite firearms-related YouTube channels. Here’s what they had to say… Tom McHale: I have to admit, I’m not big on internet videos.…

Castle Doctrine applies to your home, vehicle or business. Laws vary based on your location, but Castle Doctrine allows a person to use deadly force should he or she feel there is an immediate threat…

I’ve been a “gun guy” since I got my first BB gun at age 8. And no, I did NOT shoot my eye out, as the mother in A Christmas Story frantically warned. While most of the other kids in my posse…

While we waited to board an airplane recently, my wife and I played a game of challenge questions. First question: Who has more “avoidance behaviors” in a public restroom — men or women? She came up…

I recently purchased a leather sap. For you youngsters, a sap is a leather club filled with a metal rod or bar, lead, sand or other material that can deliver a crippling blow in a close-quarters…

Back in March, I reviewed SIG’s new M17 9mm NATO Military ammunition … and I have been carrying my SIG Sauer P320 M17 as my official duty pistol ever since. The P320 M17 is not only a great military…