The first combat shotgun with a mounted light that I encountered was the futuristic-looking High Standard Model 10 (HS10). It was produced from 1967 to 1977. I saw it in the armory of a neighboring…

*This is the third article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. It covers dressing for concealed carry during warm weather. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The…

The travel season is upon us, and sometimes, traveling with a firearm can be tough. As a law-abiding citizen, you may be wondering how to fly with a handgun. In this video, former State Prosecutor…

Like many of you, I groaned in disbelief when the news first broke about the shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. When another individual shot up a street in an entertainment district of Dayton,…

I am an NRA member. That does not mean that I always and whole-heartedly endorse its every move. Reasonable people sometimes disagree, but when we do, we do so in a civil and thoughtful manner. Meet…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Kevin Michalowski, executive editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, reviews and shoots the Ruger American Compact. This compact, striker-fired pistol features a…

I’ve used a belly-band-style holster system off and on for many years. Belly bands are elastic concealment holsters that wrap around the midsection and hold handguns above the belt line under a…

Do you need a .45 ACP? How much training would you do with a Charter Arms Bulldog chambered in .44 Special? Are you really going to debate with me the differences between .32 H&R Magnum, .38 Special…

The Return Fire series is meant to arm fellow gun-rights advocates for the public debate on gun policy. We are not likely to sway the most extreme gun-control proponents, but we can paralyze their…

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Not too long ago, I wrote a blog post about ConcealedCarry.com’s DVD and digital video course on vehicle self-defense, Vehicle Firearm Tactics. I discussed the importance of training with/around…

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

You have very likely heard of the “Tueller Drill” when discussing your self-defense training. If you have not, here it is in a nutshell: Sgt. Dennis Tueller of the Salt Lake City Police Department…

If you want to protect gun rights, the shooting sports and your ability to defend yourself and your family, the single most important thing you can do is to bring a first-time shooter to the range.…

If someone kicks in the door of your home and tries to enter, are you allowed to shoot? Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski and criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve break down…

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As a responsibly armed American, you might sometimes wonder if you can drink alcohol while you’re carrying your firearm. What does it mean to be under the influence? And how will that affect your…

Striker-fired auto-pistols currently dominate both law enforcement and civilian concealed carry. These point-and-shoot firearms typically feature light, short trigger pulls, and it seems that every…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski reviews and shoots the SCCY CPX-2. If you’re looking for a budget pistolA pistol is generally a…

There is one thing you can count on in the Midwest in August: humidity. In an effort to beat the heat, you have taken the kids to the splash pad at a nearby city park. You rest on a chaise as your 6-…