Living on a rural parcel of land—as I once did—presents some defensive challenges. While those who live in urban or suburban areas can generally provide for almost all of their personal protection…

Off-body carry is not perfect. There are some drawbacks. But if you are going to do it, do it correctly. The Evac Sling from SOG really helps you to do it correctly. This 18-liter single strap pack…

I know that there are quite a few of you readers out there who own at least one AR-15 rifle, whether it be for home and property defense, hunting, or just plain recreational use. It has clearly…

A laser can be a great tool in low light and while firing from a compromised position. This little video is not here to advocate one way or another on the value proposition or the downside of…

I have been using products from Drago Gear for quite a few years now. I was first introduced to their fine tactical rifle cases nearly 10 years ago, while I was still on our SRT Team at Union County…

Terminal ballistics is a science all to itself and the brief tests we are capable of doing at the Concealed Carry Magazine offices only scratch the surface. But what we can find out is that not all…

Gear We Love — from the Vickers Tactical Grip Plug/Glock Tool to the Doubleclick SafeCarry Ranger to the DeSantis Speed Scabbard. 1» VICKERS TACTICAL GRIP PLUG/GLOCK TOOL Finally a concrete reason to…

The .357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 in its large-frame “Triple Lock” revolver—later known as the “N-frame.” At that time, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful handgun in the…

I have handled and evaluated Century Arms products for several years now and have been highly satisfied with each and every one of them. Century has long had an interesting product line, providing…

Not everyone can tolerate the recoil generated by ultra-lightweight snub-nosed .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolvers. These guns are a delight to carry for hours on end without discomfort and are…

For 20+ years, Crimson Trace has been the absolute leader in handgun-mounted laser sights. Originally introduced as a sporting-type sighting system (one of the earliest models was designed for Ruger…

If you have kept track of developments with Walther, you have seen a company move from the back bench up to first string in just a few short years. For many years, their offerings consisted of the…