Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Mychael Waller’s self-defense incident. Part 2, which details what happened to Mychael and his son MJ after this incident, appeared in the…

Recently, an individual posted a question about a “clear case of self-defense” on the question-and-answer website Quora. After examining posts in gun groups on Facebook and elsewhere, I’ve determined…

Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two gun-control bills that all responsibly armed Americans should be aware of. Both pieces of legislation will go before the Senate for a vote…

Spring is right around the corner, and that means we can finally shed those coats, hoodies and extra layers and get outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and abundant sunshine. It’s time to bust out those…

Although most gun owners’ attention is on Rep. Jackson Lee’s “Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act” (H.R. 127), a few western states are making strikes when it comes to pro-gun…

The Ruger American .350 Legend Compact Ranch Rifle is simply the best, most handy bolt-action rifle I have ever tested. It could be the ultimate post-pandemic survival gun on the market. Both the…

James Ott could have shot him, and investigating sheriff’s deputies wondered why he hadn’t. After all, James had been assaulted in his own home by a stranger. He was bleeding copiously from wounds to…

Something in the Air: Utah Bar Employee Stops Shooting Spree A downtown Salt Lake City nightclub was the scene of a harrowing experience for all concerned. It started when a man left the club at…

Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…

A firearms instructor should remain current on ammunition ballistics and testing relevant to his or her area of expertise. New products are continually introduced, making staying up-to-date with all…

Since today, March 2, is National Read Across America Day (inspired by the birthday of the beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss), I thought it might be fun to do a book roundup for gun owners and 2A…

Coffee has been the American soldier’s most valued ration for more than 150 years. By 1832, President Andrew Jackson, a former soldier himself, ordered that it replace rum, whiskey and brandy in each…

You hear it all the time: “What can I do today to help further gun rights?” Well, one concrete step you can take — today — is to vote for Concealed Carry Magazine in the American Society of Magazine…

I own a variety of electric stun guns I can carry for less-lethal defense while I’m out jogging, walking or cycling. Whether it’s a Taser Bolt, Pulse or StrikeLight (or another brand’s device), I…

A subject that students and instructors alike tend to consider secondary in the evolution of training is equipment maintenance. In the case of an EDC sidearm, when the need arises, it must work…

I know that Christmas has come and gone, but I wanted to address a gift-giving trend that has gained some attention and traction over the past few years (especially on social media): the “four-gift…

Dear Mr. President,  On behalf of the more than 550,000 members of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and the more than 500 employees at our Wisconsin headquarters and around the country, I…

Editor’s Note: The three-part story that follows, which originally appeared in Concealed Carry Magazine‘s January 2021 issue, is an account of a self-defense incident that occurred in North Carolina…

Editor’s Note: The three-part story that follows, which originally appeared in Concealed Carry Magazine‘s January 2021 issue, is an account of a self-defense incident that occurred in North Carolina…

Editor’s Note: The three-part story that follows, which originally appeared in Concealed Carry Magazine‘s January 2021 issue, is an account of a self-defense incident that occurred in North Carolina…