A couple months ago, I told you about the Marathon Pack by Elite Survival Systems. The original Marathon Pack would not accommodate a Glock 19. Cue the triumphant music because the new, larger…

At a recent gathering of gun enthusiasts, a vendor approached me with the finest compliment I have yet to receive — and it was all about you, the readers of this column. This vendor, who sells his…

Are you prepared for the day that your state legislature outlaws semi-automatics? I am not optimistic. I feel like it is coming in my lifetime. I do not believe that the USCCA, NRA and our other…

When I received the Zero Tolerance 0462 Sinkevich folding tactical knife, I was not quite sure what to expect. While I was well aware of the outstanding reputation that Zero Tolerance had built for…

Carrying a concealed handgun is a significantly subjective matter. Sure, there are objective realities, such as the reliability and quality of a gun or holster and the consistency of the ammunition.…

Sooner or later, most of us gun people will be asked (usually by someone new to carrying a firearm for personal protection), “What’s the best gun for concealed carry?” I typically have at least one…

AS AN INSTRUCTOR, establishing some common ground with your students through effective communication is of paramount importance in conducting effective training. It may sound overly basic, but almost…

If you have never trained to clear a Type 3 Malfunction, you should. Once you do, you’ll realize that most Type 3 Malfunction training is not very realistic. You have to grab a piece of brass, set up…

The CZ 2075 sub-compact pistol fits my hand better than most guns out there. And you know what I mean about “fit.” The term is quite subjective and not the greatest basis for choosing a carry gun. Besides, you can practice, practice, practice and simply get used to another gun.

Several people I know have been involved in gunfights. None of them have ever said to me, “Man, I wish I’d had fewer rounds during that fight.” We know the rule: Shoot until the threat stops.…

Spring has finally arrived in Ohio, and the weather is changing for the better. I’ve gotten my first grass cutting in, and my family and I just got back from a getaway where we were able to walk…

It wasn’t easy being a teenager with a World War II Pacific combat navy hero for a dad. His silent anger made growing up miserable. I suppose millions of other children felt the same way when their…

An incident in my Florida neighborhood this past week caused quite a ruckus. An elderly woman had been walking her dachshund when two very large, 100-pound Alaskan huskies attacked her pet. She had a…

We get it, America. We know not to bring our guns into any major-league sporting events at stadiums, ballparks and arenas. We know not to bring them inside county and federal courthouses, mental…

I met Krista Davis a few years ago in Ohio at the REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition’s Concealed Carry Fashion Show. At the time, I had no idea she was a vendor with products featured in the show.…

What does a person usually do after getting shot with a pistol? The same thing he was doing before he got shot with a pistol. So, if you get shot, keep fighting until you win. In this video, the…

In case you were wondering, I keep writing about Streamlight because they keep coming up with creative, industry-leading lighting products. Even though their products are not always totally new from…

When it comes to folding knives versus fixed-bladed knives, fixed blades generally are stronger and more durable and provide better leverage. And with the right sheath, you can wear a fixed-blade…

The vast majority of handguns sold these days are auto-loading pistols. And according to our Concealed Carry Magazine readership survey (we need to do another of those), most of our readers carry and…

Do you remember your first banking experience? I recall pedaling my two-speed J.C. Higgins bicycle to the Fernandina Beach, Florida, savings and loan association one Saturday morning. I had saved 5…