Smith & Wesson’s M&P 340 CT is a five-shot snub-nosed revolver. It is chambered in both .357 Magnum and .38 Special and has a scandium alloy frame, a Crimson Trace Lasergrip, XS Sights and an…

If you are a revolver fan like I am, sometimes you can feel a bit left out when it comes to firearms accessories. Everything is about semi-automatic pistols these days, so much so that you almost…

No matter what environment I am in, I usually carry a small, basic survival kit that fits in a shoulder bag or backpack. It is a simple survival kit with means to keep warm, start a fire, cut things…

I just returned from the 2018 USCCA Expo, which (I have to confess) was my very first one. I traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, with two of my fellow police firearms instructors to teach a class in…

I recently replied to a comment on a social media site, and that got me to thinking. While I try to read as many of the comments as I can, I typically do not reply. For whatever reason, this one…

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is often an ideal place to see, try and test out new products. One of those new innovations actually caught my eye months before this year’s show, and…

If you carry a gun, it is a pretty good idea to carry some first-aid gear that will help you stop bleeding. A tourniquet (for arterial wounds to the extremities) and a compress dressing (for wounds…

Even if you are carrying a concealed pistol and packing a folding knife in your pocket, you should consider adding a neck knife to your everyday gear. It is a deep cover tool that you will not go for…

Smith & Wesson is on a roll with turning out more outstanding concealed carry handguns. One of these new concealed carry handguns is the Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series 9mm. S&W’s 911 Pro Series…

Smith & Wesson is continually improving its 2.0 pistols. One of the latest examples of the ongoing improvement program is the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm Shield 2.0 with Integral Green Laser Sight. Not…

When I was at a training session at Close Quarters Tactical in Shelby Township, Michigan, we were required to bring our own pistols and ammunition as well as a handful of snap caps (dummy rounds that…

After hearing some in the mainstream media talk about the number of accessories available for the AR-15, I got to thinking about all the handgun accessories I own. So I selected my Smith & Wesson…