If you’re a regular reader of my column in the USCCA’s weekly digital newsletter The Concealed Carry Report, you may have picked up on the fact that when I discuss AR-15s or other defensive rifles,…

Fans of the double-action .38 Special snub-nosed revolver will sadly remember 1995 as the year that the Colt management team, driven by pressure from gun-control advocates as well as cost, eliminated…

According to the Google Machine, 325 weeks is 6.25 years. I have been writing this column every week for more than six years. You would think I would, over the past six years, run out of witty banter…

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is a membership organization that provides the most comprehensive self-defense education and training available to responsibly armed Americans. We are fiercely…

I believe that many certified firearms instructors do a great job of teaching people about the responsibilities of gun ownership and about the possible legal, moral and financial ramifications of…

So, now I am the guy who has a light and laser on his gun. What does that mean? It means I’m constantly on the lookout for elements that will help me win a fight. It also means that I’m very slow and…

The full-sized Smith & Wesson M&P series just continues to get better and better — especially for the concealed carry permit holder. The new 3.6-inch-barreled .40-caliber M2.0 Compact is the ideal…

You may have seen the news about Chief of Police Loren Culp, who turned the tables on legislators by declaring his Washington State town of Republic a “Sanctuary City” … for gun owners! See the full…

The entertainment industry has a long history in New Mexico — from the recent Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul to City Slickers and No Country for Old Men. Now Netflix is developing a U.S.…

Finding the correct everyday carry (EDC) gear is an ongoing battle for the responsibly armed American. If you are anything like me, you have a box full of holsters and other gear that you thought you…

Sometime last year, when my son was in second grade, he was asked an interesting question: “What does your mommy do?” In most cases, this question is pretty basic, painless and innocuous. But in my…

Remember when you first decided to carry? You were thoughtful and diligent in your approach to selecting gear. The same should be true when you decide to change your gear. Changing your everyday…

By now, no reasonable person can deny the overwhelming bias in our mainstream news sources. When some shooting occurs, the first questions directed to law enforcement officials at the news conference…

Remember the saying “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me?” It isn’t true. Just look to the “North to the Future” state for an example. Alaskan Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott has…

Some of you may know that I have been a huge fan of XS Sights since 2006, particularly the DXT2 Sights (formerly known as Big Dot Express). The DXT2 takes the express-sight design and brings it into…

We recently filmed an episode of my video blog, Into the Fray, where we used the Intelligently Controlled Targeting System (ICTS). The ICTS, developed by Instructor Zero of internet training fame, basically puts targets on the end of long poles, and your training partners move the targets while you engage.

Glock has come to dominate the service gun market based on handguns that offer proven reliability, long-lived rugged construction and good combat characteristics. Glock pistols are uncomplicated,…

A few weeks ago, we published a blog post about “sticker shock,” sharing that strong political messages or other statements on bumper stickers could cause potential issues since bumper stickers often…

New USCCA Reciprocity Map Gets First Update Nov. 12th, 2018 West Bend, WI Scant days after launching a blockbuster interactive concealed carry reciprocity map, the United States Concealed Carry…

Do not use your gun for anything except defense against an imminent deadly threat. The goal of true self-defense is to create enough dysfunction in your attacker that you can escape safely. If you…