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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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Gear We Love — May/June 2018
{1} Dust Devil BBs MSRP: $12.99 for 1500 Dust Devil BBs For those shooters who elect to train indoors with BB-firing analogs of their carry guns, these will be game-changing. These .177-cal…
Continue Reading →Superior Summer Carry
Appendix carry seems to be popular these days (at least that’s what I gather from the plethora of appendix carry rigs on the market). Some sit right in front of your belly and come complete with a…
Continue Reading →The Ruger Security 9: Compact, High-Capacity, Bargain-Priced EDC Gun
“Everyday carry” is the watchword du jour for those of us who take personal self-defense seriously. The concept of EDC serves as a constant reminder to be ready to deal with anything that threatens…
Continue Reading →365-Days-Per-Year Concealed Carry?
SIG Sauer touts its new P365 as the gun you can carry concealed every day of the year. Few guns have the distinction of being true everyday, all-year-round guns, but for me, I would say a J-frame…
Continue Reading →Streamlight Microstream USB Pocket Light — Just in Case
I know. I am beginning to sound like a broken record when I talk about one of the latest products from Streamlight and say things like, “It is amazing how much lighting technology has advanced in…
Continue Reading →EZ Does It! Smith & Wesson’s New .380
What do they say about the internet? Never read the comments. A few days before I sat down to write this story, Smith & Wesson released the new M&P380 Shield EZ and the trolls were banging on the…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry Like a Boss
The Boss by Packin’ Neat is a multi-pocketed, holster-equipped purse insert that provides a concealed carry option for women. It functions just as well for me as it does for my wife. The Boss fits…
Continue Reading →Vintage Revolver Defense Load — Remington LSWC Target Ammo
Before you read any further, this article is not about the 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter (LSWC) hollow-point +P .38 Special load, but rather about the plain lead semi-wadcutter .38 Special loaded to standard pressure for target shooting by Remington. And yes, we are talking about it as a specialized self-defense round.
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — April 2018
{1} ESS Marathon Gunpack MSRP: $59.95 Designed for active outdoor endeavors, this belt system is a handy and comfortable way to carry water, emergency supplies, phones, cameras and firearms. Visit…
Continue Reading →Bang for Your Buck
I own a lot of guns. Many of you do too. We own them not just for personal protection, but also for a variety of purposes. But let’s face it. Whether someone owns one gun or a dozen, in the deepest…
Continue Reading →Mossberg Maverick HS12 Thunder Ranch Over/Under Shotgun
Immediately after an unspeakably evil shooter murdered innocent children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School with an AR-15, former Vice President Joe Biden provided some sage advice to people…
Continue Reading →IFAK as EDC
The individual first aid kit (IFAK) is quickly becoming a key piece of everyday carry gear — and rightly so. Whether you need a dressing or a tourniquet, the ability to access the right gear quickly…
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