On Dec. 14, 2019, Americans placed 2.2 million wreaths on the graves of veterans at 2,158 locations scattered throughout the U.S. In Arlington National Cemetery alone, 38,000 volunteers distributed…

Last week I reviewed the American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie 1911. Whenever a new pistol is introduced — one that does not follow the standard dimensions of an existing pistol model — there is some lag…

I have a tactical tool that I use just about every single day. It’s small, handy, useful and relatively inexpensive. It comes with me everywhere I go as part of my EDC. This tool helps me in the…

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 be providing you with a summary of basic carry laws for each of the states.

In 1876, Dr. Augustin Thompson patented medicine called “Moxie Nerve Food,” which later became a popular American soft drink when he added soda water to his concoction. Thompson allegedly named his…

Looking for some early Christmas gifts? Thinking about treating yourself? Well, if you love a good deal, you’re in luck! The USCCA Store has some new products and great holiday deals. Read on to find…

“We don’t know where it’s ever going to strike, do we?” The conference room full of Montana realtors looked up from their phones and laptops to consider Will Parker’s first PowerPoint slide: a bolt of lightning. “Criminals pick the time, and they pick the place to strike you,” he declared.

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…

In today’s world, possessing a good survival knife is a must — whether it is kept in your survival stash at home or stored in your bugout bag. A true long-term survival knife is a multi-purpose tool.…

Following the American Revolution but before the U.S. Constitution was adopted, a group in the trans-Appalachian area claimed by North Carolina (now Tennessee) felt neglected by its parent state. The…

I am fairly certain that some feathers may be ruffled when I say this, but that’s OK with me. We can’t grow and we can’t improve if we are blind to our errors or if we choose to overlook them. So…

As a responsibly armed American, you may want to know if you can carry concealed while recreating on state game lands. This may include activities such as hiking, fishing and bird watching. If you…

As part of my job with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, I’ve had the chance to talk with responsibly armed Americans from across the country through our social media pages and online Community.…

When I reviewed the new 2020 Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver back in August, I was totally enamored with it. The only thing that I was missing to test the revolver was a good holster. I found my…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17,418,351 veterans are currently living in the U.S. Veterans Day is a day set aside to remember these millions of men and women. The holiday can trace its roots back 100 years to the end of the First World War.

Meet Dee, a mother of two and a prepared protector. Having children completely changed Dee’s mindset when it came to self-defense. She made that important choice to take her family’s safety into her…

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…

Springfield Armory’s series of AR-15 pistols are loaded with features that most AR-15 users demand. But the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor .300 BLK AR-15 pistol warrants special attention. Enhanced…

SIG SAUER was founded 160 years ago as a wagon factory in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. Today, it’s one of the premier firearms manufacturers in the world. In 1996, the company established a training academy in the U.S. modeled after the FBI’s renowned firearms training complex.

How would you handle a home invasion? Do you carry your EDC gun in your home? Are you ready if someone breaks in? I know a lot of people who are not ready. Here is why I think that it’s a mistake to…