If you’re a concealed carrier, it’s likely you’ll face a traffic stop at some point. Knowing what to do — both legally and practically — is critical. Some states require you to disclose you’re armed…

Originally reviewed and published December 2022, Updated February 2026 SIG Sauer introduced the P365 Micro Compact to the world of concealed carry in 2018. With the success of this initial launch,…

Originally reviewed and published June 2019, Updated February 2026 As the great philosopher Jimmy Buffett once said, “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” True words, especially when talking…

The tried-and-true Valentine’s Day gifts usually consist of dinner reservations, cards and a box of chocolates. But what if this year, date night looked a little different? What if your Valentine’s…

Few handguns have altered the firearms landscape so much as the pistol Gaston Glock created for the Austrian Military in 1980, which would come to be known as the Glock 17. Glock 17 Development When…

When discussing handguns and ammunition, one topic that often surfaces is the FBI ammunition testing protocol, the standardized system used to evaluate duty ammunition performance. While this…

There’s a lot to be said for being a gun buyer these days. Shooters are spoiled for choice when it comes to viable, reliable pistols for nearly every use. The floor for performance has never been…

Motorcycles and firearms both represent freedom — but also risk. Whether you’re heading to work or rolling into Sturgis, concealed carry on a motorcycle requires careful planning. Unlike cars, bikes…

The SCCY CPX-2 was originally reviewed in October 2014 and tested again in August 2019. This article is a compilation of previous blog posts authored by Kevin Michalowski and Scott W. Wagner. There’s…

The world of concealed carry and home defense is ever evolving. Each year brings a new influx of gear designed to support responsible gun owners. Whether it be a new gun, holster, optic or anything…

I first heard the term “carbine” growing up in the 1960s, when westerns and WWII shows filled the TV airwaves. Carbines, firearms that are compact, fast-handling and distinct from a full-size rifle,…

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been keeping a close eye on the onslaught of new product releases that inevitably come this time of year. It certainly is a fun and exciting time of year…

I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I should carry a gun. I can’t explain exactly why, but it has been weighing on my heart for some time. Something just kept pulling at me. I’ve been a…

With 2025 in the rearview mirror, many of us have entered the new year with the best of intentions for whichever New Year’s resolution we’ve committed to. It goes without saying that one of the most,…

As a gun owner, you understand the importance of safety and responsibility. As a responsible concealed carrier, you may be concerned with how to store your gun while traveling or commuting. Of…

I’ve been a fan of Bond Arms for many years, since the handling quality of the heavy-framed Texas Defender first impressed me at a writers’ conference in Florida. Company founder Gordon Bond was…

Can you legally carry a gun at a protest? The short answer is that there’s no single federal law, but lots of nuanced state and local laws you need to consider. While there’s no outright federal ban…

Florida’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms is suddenly on shaky ground after a dramatic court ruling that has sent ripples through the state’s legal and law enforcement communities. In a…

Few topics generate more debate among gun owners than identifying the best gun for self-defense. That’s because defensive situations vary widely, and what works well for one person may not be ideal…

Carrying concealed at work is one of the most complicated decisions an armed citizen can face. Balancing the need for personal protection with the logistics and legalities of the workplace can be…