Some folks might argue that gun ownership and the Republican identity have almost become inseparable. To that point, Republican candidates and representatives have historically supported law-abiding…

A fellow instructor who teaches our U. S. Concealed Carry Association women’s curriculum likes to make a confession in her training classes. It’s a statement that rings very true for me — and likely…

Like probably most of you, I carry a handgun daily. Its rests at my bedside at night. This isn’t the worse plan in the event of a home invasion, but a better option is to have a shotgun on hand. Why…

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…

“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid” is the most recognized line from the film A Christmas Story (1983) and, arguably, one of the most recognized lines of any of the Christmas classics. This tale of…

A record-setting 84 million people tuned in to the first presidential debate held between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016. Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn’t come near to that figure in their first debate held on Sept. 29, 2020, but the number of viewers was over 70 million.

Curious as to what the 2020 Democratic Party Platform’s stance is on guns? Well, a copy of the document is online. A special section on “Ending the Epidemic of Gun Violence” (Pages 47-48) enables…

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…

Colt’s D-frame snub-nosed revolvers are the stuff of legend — both among cops and civilians of my generation. What baby boomer gun enthusiast isn’t familiar with NYPD detective Robert Thorn (Charlton…

In 1976, Jeff Cooper, a WWII and Korean War combat veteran, founded the American Pistol Institute (later Gunsite Academy). The retired lieutenant colonel established the school to offer firearms…

Gun safety is pretty easy if you always remember it and follow the four cardinal rules. Ignoring these rules and exhibiting careless behavior can have tragic consequences. Cardinal Gun Rules   With…

In June 2017, U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s life drastically changed when a shooter ambushed him and several of his Republican colleagues during the last practice before the annual Congressional Baseball Game. The assailant shot Rep. Scalise, who was on second base, in the hip, causing him to collapse.

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…

The 2020 election will likely go down as one of the most heated presidential elections in American history. Americans have been bombarded with the good and the bad about each candidate on social…

I can’t remember what it was like dressing each day without having to plan for the integration of a firearm. After all, I’ve been carrying daily for more than 40 years. You would think I would have the concept of going “heeled” down to perfection, yet that isn’t the case.

Enjoying a remote adventure, alone or among family and friends, combines the pristine grandeur of a wilderness setting with your comfort level of your outdoor know-how and self-reliance skills. A…

I taught a women’s firearms class not long ago. At end of the day, one of the ladies came over to me to share some of her experiences and ask my advice. She was bothered and frustrated that some…

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…

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…

The Crimson Trace CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight eliminates a great deal of the bulk of previous red-dot sight designs. Instead of an unwieldy casing holding the batteries and the sight adjustments as…