Jason Winnie’s J221 inside-the-waistband holster sits low relative to your belt line. This is good for concealment but adds a layer of complexity when it comes to accessing your gun. Here’s what I…

It’s an old story but a great cautionary tale: In 1998, the police chief in the City of Madison, Wisconsin hid his duty weapon inside his oven. He said he was hiding it from potential burglars. He…

The topic around the office lately has been first aid. Typically, people only start talking about such topics AFTER something has gone wrong and they find out they don’t have the training or gear to…

1» PLATYPUS META BOTTLE AND MICROFILTER Perfect for disaster preparedness and outdoor activities, this pump-free unit only requires the user to fill and then drink from the bottle. The internal…

When it comes to female shooters, I believe that many companies in the firearms industry are listening and trying. I really think they are. Many organizations are doing their best to make sure that…

The Drill: Many of us who carry daily will modify our carry style, position, firearm and holster depending on both the clothes we wear and the time of year. The carry method highlighted in this drill…

I have been using revolver speedloaders regularly for the last 37 years for both my duty and off-duty revolvers — except for a short period when I was an auxiliary Deputy Sheriff with the Licking…

I have to share another competitive shooting experience I had not too long ago. It was quite an eventful 2-gun match. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to use my pistol and my shotgun, but it…

I recently completed a review of a few portable gun lock boxes for Concealed Carry Magazine, USCCA’s print magazine for members. While writing the article, which will appear later this year, I…

I cannot believe there is still a raging debate (mostly on the internet) concerning whether or not one should use a light to assist during a deadly force encounter. Well, maybe I can believe it. This…

»IN A LETHAL-FORCE ENCOUNTER, especially at close range, the longer you allow the threat to continue to attack, the more likely you’ll be killed or seriously wounded. Even if you manage to deliver a…

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word “superlative” as follows: a). surpassing all others, and b). of very high quality The new Wilson Combat Sentinel .38 Super 1911 fits the bill. The .38…