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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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Full Pockets: Advice for Pocket Carriers
Over the last few years, the number and style of guns suitable for pocket carry have blossomed. At one time, we had just a few selections of small semi-automatics in underpowered calibers and a few…
Continue Reading →Seeing Is Believing
My husband Sean and I recently had an opportunity to train with Dave Sevigny of Sevigny Performance, winner of more than 250 major matches from 1999–2018 in International Defensive Pistol Association…
Continue Reading →Another Marathon!
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…
Continue Reading →Zero Tolerance 0462 Sinkevich Folding Tactical Knife
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…
Continue Reading →The Spartan and Nemesis Combo
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.…
Continue Reading →Training for the Type 3 Malfunction
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…
Continue Reading →Falco Holster a Snap to Use
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.
Continue Reading →Moya Tactical Concealed Carry Shirts
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…
Continue Reading →Urban Moxy
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.…
Continue Reading →Streamlight ProTac HL-X USB Dual-Fuel Tactical Flashlight
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…
Continue Reading →Clever Girl Fixed Blade by CRKT
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…
Continue Reading →Let’s Talk About Revolvers
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…
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