This answer to this question is as varied as the number of law enforcement agencies that exist across this great nation. There are some commonalities and some vast differences regarding which…

In recent years, the topic of so-called “smart” guns and locks — or “personalized” guns — has been studiously avoided within the industry. It’s a hot-button topic, one with tendencies to stir debate…

As Americans, we are seldom satisfied with things as they come from the factory; hot-rodding was born in America. It’s the same with guns. Some people are content to carry a firearm exactly as it…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski reviews and shoots the NAA Guardian. NAA Guardian: An Overview This tiny pocket pistol from North…

The John M. Browning 1911 .45 ACP pistol is one of just a few pistols that lends itself to high-end customization. The right company can turn it into an extremely functional piece of art. Alchemy…

*This is the fourth article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry ⇐ Claim Your…

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…

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…

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…

I was recently looking for a suitable duty holster for my SIG Sauer M17 with Streamlight TLR-2 green laser/light combo. I was having some problems finding one. While a number of companies made…