Several states now allow constitutional carry, which simply means you can carry a gun without a permit. As the name implies, states that allow constitutional carry believe that the 2nd Amendment to…

An email came through the system the other day with two pretty interesting questions concerning response to an active shooter situation. The first question asked, “How do I communicate that I am not…

Do you remember the first time you peed under water? Probably not, because you were young and either in the bathtub or in a neighbor’s pool. I’m especially recalling the day I learned to pee while…

The Drill: This week, Donna Anthony, owner of Point Blank Firearms and Self Defense Training, takes us through a five-step presentation from the holster and a full 360-degree scan and assessment of…

Something is terribly wrong with the thought processes of some people in our country. Somehow, somewhere along the lines, something has become sickeningly distorted. And one of the most disturbing…

Being active with a concealed firearm sometimes poses a challenge, but the Marathon GunPack from Elite Survival Systems gives you a lightweight, comfortable carry system for all of your outdoor…

Just about any solid object can become a weapon, even a deadly weapon, when used with such intent is a very important part of your self-defense strategy. What if you can’t get to your gun? What are…

The changing demographics in America are a reality that affects every aspect of life. On the one hand, so-called millennials now represent a major segment of the population. At the other end of the…

In a coming feature in Concealed Carry Magazine, a seasoned Chicago detective talks about a particular manner of aiming and shooting. It’s different; it works for him. His business is staying alive…

The Drill: This week, we are joined in the studio by Jason Speller, Chief Instructor of D.R.A.W School, for another great dry-fire drill. The Emergency Reload Drill is performed when your…

If you think a shotgun is a great home-defense tool because you don’t have to aim, think again. A shotgun can be a great home-defense tool for many reasons, but the “wide pattern” is not one of them.…

Over the last few years, underage youths have been increasingly caught carrying fake or replica firearms. Many of these can be made to look amazingly real by merely spraying the (government-mandated) orange barrel with some black paint. Not even a firearms expert could tell the difference at typical self-defense distances.