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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 — November/December 2020
Galco Custom Galco Custom Holster Though Galco is widely known in the law enforcement and concealed carry worlds for its rugged, long-lasting holsters and belts, the company cleans up for a wedding…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry Handbag: Your Top 5 Questions Answered
I know that carrying a firearm in a bag or a purse is a big “NO!” for some. But for others, it can be a great option, especially if those people make a commitment to be safe and responsible with…
Continue Reading →Winter Wear: The Effects of Cold Weather on Guns and Ammo
Extreme summer and winter temperatures can be harmful to our guns and ammunition. When it comes to cold weather, the primary problem is the rapid change of temperature from inside a heated area to…
Continue Reading →Airsoft Gun Review: SIG AIR ProForce M17
Air-powered replica guns are more valuable than ever before, making it a great time to review one of SIG Sauer’s latest options: the SIG AIR ProForce M17. Evolving from vaguely firearm-like designs…
Continue Reading →Beginner Series: Gun Holsters
Post 5/6 NOTE: Catch up with other articles in our Beginner Series below: 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Gun | 3 Tips for Getting Started in Concealed Carry | Good Guns for Beginners | Ammunition…
Continue Reading →Firearms Ammunition: What Beginners Should Know
Post 4/6 NOTE: Find more articles in our Beginner Series below: 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Gun | 3 Tips for Getting Started in Concealed Carry | Good Guns for Beginners | Ammunition for…
Continue Reading →Beginner Series: Good Guns for Starting Out
Post 3/6 NOTE: Find more articles in our Beginner Series below: 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Gun | 3 Tips for Getting Started in Concealed Carry | Good Guns for Beginners | Ammunition for…
Continue Reading →The ‘Gas Tank’: Magazine Selection For EDC
Firearms instructors are often tapped for their wealth of knowledge on guns and gear. Students will sometimes emulate what an instructor carries, likely without considering why that instructor chose…
Continue Reading →Kinetic Concealment OWB Holster
Last week I reviewed the American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie 1911. Whenever a new pistol is introduced — one that does not follow the standard dimensions of an existing pistol model — there is some lag…
Continue Reading →A Fundamental Tool: The Tactical Flashlight
I have a tactical tool that I use just about every single day. It’s small, handy, useful and relatively inexpensive. It comes with me everywhere I go as part of my EDC. This tool helps me in the…
Continue Reading →American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie 1911
In 1876, Dr. Augustin Thompson patented medicine called “Moxie Nerve Food,” which later became a popular American soft drink when he added soda water to his concoction. Thompson allegedly named his…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson M&P 1117202 Ultimate Survival Knife
In today’s world, possessing a good survival knife is a must — whether it is kept in your survival stash at home or stored in your bugout bag. A true long-term survival knife is a multi-purpose tool.…
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