Options for a college or graduate student in the United States who wants to study firearms are limited. Ironically, more programs for this field of study exist outside of the country. However,…

Some folks may remember a story I shared from years back when an armed gunman entered the middle school only a few miles from our home and took five girls hostage in the locker room next to the…

Like Daniel B. Wesson and Horace Smith roughly 90 years before, Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger collaborated to manufacture an innovative pistol. Ruger designed it, while Sturm…

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series analyzing what muggers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Read Part 1. When we left Lee Michaels, he was…

Not being a company that rests on its laurels, Springfield Armory introduced a new pistol line — the Garrison — in November 2021. The initial line consisted of two .45 ACP-chambered, full-sized…

Somewhere along the line, you probably learned that embracing the concealed carry lifestyle meant you had to make some sacrifices — namely in the way you dress. To avoid showing the outline of your…

On April 11, the White House released a statement announcing a Justice Department rule “cracking down on ghost guns.” Every responsibly armed American wants to see less crime on the streets of this…

If you’re looking for a quick way to make the news, defending your home while naked is one way to go about it.* U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s director of content Kevin Michalowski and criminal…

On April 11, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Steve Dettelbach as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dettelbach is Biden’s second nomination during his…

Used Parts: Illinois Man Fights Off Armed Attack A Chicago man was sitting on his front step at around 11 one night when he heard a loud noise. On investigating, he saw two men beneath a vehicle. The…

In today’s world of emerging cyberattacks, global animosity and increasing natural disasters due to climate change, long-term emergencies are a very real possibility. In the event of one such…

The new M&P Model 12 isn’t Smith & Wesson’s first foray into the world of shotguns. The Model 3000 pump-action was a traditional-style shotgun similar to the Remington 870 and manufactured for Smith…

Amidst the chaos of the last few months, gun sales — particularly of handguns — have jumped up considerably. There are several reasons for this, including fears of social unrest and concerns about…

Two very popular items in the shooting world currently are micro-compact pistols and tactical laser sight/light combos. However, combining both can be difficult depending on the gun make and model.…

Political discourse is fundamentally a form of leadership. We are trying to influence people in a way that will persuade them and win their cooperation on our policy agenda. To lead people, you have…

The subcompact 9mm handgun is easily the most popular firearm for concealed carry. Lightweight and reliable, subcompacts are easy enough to use by those who practice. And with a reasonably effective…

A traditional handheld tactical flashlight can be uncomfortable to carry all day due to its weight, size and round shape. It’s a minor inconvenience that many put up with out of necessity. Others…

President Abraham Lincoln is famously quoted as saying that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. His words of advice are pertinent to…

After a self-defense incident, you’re not going to be thinking about how the firearm you carried or the ammunition you used may sway a jury. But the prosecution will. So what kind of ammo should you…

I’ve tested a number of Crimson Trace laser sights over the years, but all have been some version of the original Lasergrip. This system could be mounted on any of the defensive handguns I use — from…