When Walther introduced the 9mm single-stack CCP M2 pistol, I thought it would be a good time to test the upgraded version of this fine pistol. I tested the original CCP in 2015. One major upgrade…

Hi-Power may not be as well-known a term as 1911, but it is in no way generic. Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium made the first Hi-Power 9mm pistol in 1935. It is a latecomer compared to the Colt…

With this new Taurus pistol, you get one extra G! You know how I praised the Taurus G2. Well, now Taurus has released the G3. It’s the same great gun as the smaller version but, as the name…

Former State Prosecutor Tom Grieve discusses the ins and outs of being a good client after a self-defense shooting. It’s something you’ll want to think about and prepare for ahead of time so that you…

There is no doubt that the new wave of semi-automatic pistols — based on rifle designs that make use of a pistol brace — are the hot items in the firearms world. These new pistols allow you to carry…

We here at the USCCA are beyond excited about the upcoming world premiere of the pro-2A, faith-based thriller, The Reliant. The American public only has one chance to catch this rare gem on the big…

Are you using your ear protection properly? You might be surprised by what I recently learned. This episode brings you a critical range-safety tip that, according to industry insiders, the vast…

As certain politicians continue to insist our modern sporting rifles are the scourge of humanity and responsible for the bulk of horrendous human loss in this nation, they again remain untrammeled by…

We live in a golden era for buying ammunition. Whether for shotgun, handgun or rifle, never before have shooters had such an enormous selection. At the same time, it’s the extensive selection that…

I can’t stress strongly enough how important a laser sight is as a force multiplier in an armed self-defense situation. A quality laser sight enhances your self-defense capabilities in the following…

The men and women who have saved lives with weapons are more worthy of study than the arms yielded. Just the same, few if any handguns have the background of the 1911 pistol. I come to each review…

When the Austrian Army adopted the revolutionary Glock 17 as its official duty pistol in 1982, it created quite a stir. Glock set a worldwide standard that other manufacturers have long worked to…

The SIG P365 Air Pistol is the latest addition to the precision air pistol lineup, which now totals 11 SIG replicas. If you’re not familiar with this product line, you should be warned: These aren’t…

God bless the free market! Consumers demanded a better retention holster, and Blackhawk delivered. If you want active retention built right into your outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster but do not…

Back in the 1960s, when I was a kid, you could find advertisements for inexpensive Japanese-made Italian-style pocketknives in various magazines. These knives were smaller-scale replicas of stiletto…

An attacker screaming “Drop dead!” and “DIE!” recently murdered 34 people and injured three dozen more in a brutal attack. This terrible tragedy occurred only a few months after another rampage in…

If you remember only ONE thing I say in this post, I want it to be this: When we (the police) respond after you have used deadly force in your home, we are going to be “amped up.” Someone has fired…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski recaps the SCCY CPX-2 9mm and puts it to the ultimate test by literally dragging it through the…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski reviews and shoots the NAA Guardian. NAA Guardian: An Overview This tiny pocket pistol from North…

The John M. Browning 1911 .45 ACP pistol is one of just a few pistols that lends itself to high-end customization. The right company can turn it into an extremely functional piece of art. Alchemy…