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Read no-holds-barred reviews of both personal- and home-defense firearms and stay up-to-date on the latest concealed carry gear offerings on the market. Discover everything you need to know to select the best, tried-and-true self-defense gear — from holsters, knives and ammunition to flashlights, first-aid kits and alternate weapons.
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Smith & Wesson Compact Knife Sharpener
A number of years ago, my wife and I took a weeklong vacation and stayed in a one-room cottage in Northern Michigan. It was a very nice little place, with a kitchen and dining area. But like all…
Continue Reading →2021 New Gerber Pocket Knives (Affinity, Hyperflip, Fuse, Zilch)
The 2021 SHOT Show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski wants to share some exciting self-defense products that will be released…
Continue Reading →More Rounds: American Tactical’s 60-Round Magazine Gets an Update
Throughout this pandemic, we’ve seen gun sales rise, leading to frantic buying and shortages of ammunition and spare magazines. And there’s little doubt that this will slow down now that there will…
Continue Reading →Classic vs. Modern: Comparing Colt’s Original and New .357 Pythons
A reintroduction of the Colt Python is big news — and a controversial topic among some gun owners. Some are concerned that their vintage Pythons will lose value. This is the last thing I am concerned…
Continue Reading →New Concealed Carry Revolver for 2021: Taurus Heritage Barkeep .22
Taurus USA was set to reveal the new Heritage Barkeep .22 revolver at SHOT Show 2021. However, the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S.…
Continue Reading →6 Surprising Benefits of a Firearms Purchase
Many folks have shared that their No. 1 reason for purchasing a firearm is for protection and/or home defense. But did you know that buying a gun could get you much more than you actually bargained…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — January 2021
Guardian 221B Tactical Gloves As the cold months bite down, it can be difficult to find gloves that will be adequate for keeping you sufficiently warm while still allowing you to access and run a…
Continue Reading →Taurus 942: Eight-Shot .22 LR Snubby Revolver
Although no longer the primary firearm found in either law enforcement or civilian holsters, the revolver is far from dead. Revolvers still possess many qualities to recommend them, including safety…
Continue Reading →5 Self-Defense Products to Purchase in 2021
Pretty much everyone is thrilled to put 2020 behind them and looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. But we learned some lessons as a result of this chaotic year. Many Americans realized the…
Continue Reading →Virus Protection: ViruShield Ghost Shield Review
If you had told me New Year’s Day 2020 that my first gear review of 2021 would be a respiratory mask, I would have thought you were participating in extended imbibing. But it’s important for…
Continue Reading →Taurus G3c Gun Review
With the unprecedented shortage of handgunsA Handgun is a firearm designed to be fired with one hand, especially a pistol or revolver., long guns and ammunition (bound to get even worse under the new…
Continue Reading →Holster Review: The DeSantis Gator Sting
Many are familiar with some variation of, “Don’t holster a $500 gun in a $5 holster.” A $5 holster is not going to provide the quality or security necessary to properly protect that $500 gun or to…
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