Parking lots and structures are everywhere and utilized every day. And while these open spaces provide convenience for everyday tasks, they can also pose serious risks. Data released by the FBI…

The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 10mm OSP was one of the easiest handguns to review in a while. After working with it, I decided that if I could only have one handgun — one that would perform well for any possible task — it would be this one.

Following the introduction at the 2023 SHOT, Kershaw sent a sample of its very first out-the-front (OTF) opening automatic knife. The Livewire 9000 is made entirely in the U.S., and it is one of the…

When I first became a mom, I was overwhelmed by a great many emotions. I’m aware it sounds cliche, but the one that stood out the most — the one that pushed me to get up in the middle of the night…

Consistent concealed carriers know that leaving a firearm behind when going into a public setting is not ideal. But can you carry concealed at the gym? The first consideration when deciding to take…

It’s easy to get down on yourself or to be distracted, irritated or dissatisfied by mistakes that are made when practicing and training. Mistakes happen, whether testing a treasured family recipe,…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

While it’s never been said directly to me personally, I know that I have been lumped into a vast group of gun owners who are often told that we love our guns more than we love safety. According to many people, devotion to the Second Amendment has replaced personal responsibility.

Never in the exuberance of my youth did I think I would be writing an article on senior citizen upgrades for concealed carry pistols. However, having been dragged into senior citizenry kicking and screaming, I’ve found a few tools can help older generations continue to be active and effective shooters.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In this new column, attorney Anthony L. DeWitt will analyze actual self-defense incidents that made the news, determining whether the involved parties made sound tactical and legal…

Winters in many parts of the U.S. can be unpredictable. Though temperatures overall are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for the worst. In…

Why is training, specifically in the context of defensive shooting, so important? The answer may surprise you. Understanding the power of training begins with understanding what happens in an…

When you’re ready to carry concealed, getting shots on target isn’t the only aspect of defensive firearms training you should consider. Practicing to clear your firearm from a holster is an important…

What is the difference between self-defense and cold-blooded revenge? In this short video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski reacts to a Spokane police department…

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s evokes memories of non-violent resistance to discriminations: marches, bus boycotts and sit-ins at segregated lunch counters and businesses. While…

CCW Breakaways has been providing concealed carry clothing since 2010. The concealed carry pants allow wearers to carry up to a full-sized pistol (depending on pant style) comfortably and invisibly.…

AMMO Inc. STREAK Visual Ammunition is revolutionary ammo for indoor range and low-light shooting that lets you see the path of the bullet in real-time, without the use of conventional tracers. STREAK…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

A brass catcher can be useful for those that want to keep track of spent brass. It attaches directly to a firearm to catch the cases as they are ejected. Catching empty cases is useful for those who…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article explores the physical and psychological trauma experienced by domestic abuse victims. Part 1 |…