I remember years ago (in my 2A infancy) when my husband… and that was about it. One handgun. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Having a gun for home protection seemed to be a smart thing to do.

I hit the switch on the new Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB tactical flashlight and said, “Holy smokes!” I was standing on my front porch in total darkness. But as I unleashed 3,500 lumens of white LED…

I’ve been teaching and instructing, on and off, for more than 20 years now. Two of my degrees are in education. I have multiple certifications from several organizations as a firearms instructor. And I love to learn new things just as much as I love to share information with others.

Anytime we pick up a gun, we are taking on an awesome responsibility. Obviously, when we decide to carry a firearm in public, everything we do takes on additional responsibility as well as risk. Most…

Author’s Bold Assessment I will cut right to the chase: The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver is probably the finest and most versatile handgun on the market. It does a bit of everything — and does it…

It seems gun rights will always be a heatedly debated topic. And the Second Amendment will always be at the center. With references from both the anti-gunners and the pro-2Aers, it’s important to…

If you love guns, you want to buy the gun you want when you want it. So you might turn to the web. Shopping on the internet is commonplace all over the world now. But can you purchase firearms…

I have had the pleasure of working with the United States Concealed Carry Association’s Live Training Broadcast (LTB) team since just about the beginning. Sometimes folks ask me: What has it been…

Four years ago, I stood in a shooting lane at the NRAAM Glock media launch firing the G43 for the first time. Glock fans were simultaneously thrilled and displeased to see a single-stack 9mm released…

I’d like to say I invented the USCCA Concealed Carry Expo just for you. But that would be untrue on a couple of levels. Sure, I pushed forward the idea, but so many other people helped build this…

Kai USA Ltd., owner of Zero Tolerance and Kershaw knife companies, seeks to ensure there is a knife for everyone. Its line of Zero Tolerance (ZT) knives typically represents the higher end, with a…

I purchased the Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner as a birthday gift for my husband with no intention of reviewing it. I just thought it would be an excellent gift. My husband watched a bunch of videos,…

Let me say it flat out: The Century Arms Canik TP9 Elite Combat 9mm semi-automatic pistol is the most fully featured combat service-sized handgun that I have handled. The folks at Century say that…

The stress of a dynamic deadly force incident does funny things to a human’s memory. Video evidence is the gold standard in recounting how events occurred. So how would you like a camera on your…

Summary In this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, Attorney Tom Grieve discusses the difference between raising your right to silence and raising your right to an attorney. These are two…

If you’re new to concealed carry, you have a big learning curve in front of you. While that may sound intimidating, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Embracing a commitment to learning something new…

There is no doubt that the AR-15 — with its gazillion variants — is truly “America’s rifle.” This means that other fine semi-automatic rifles, such as the AK-47 and its variants, sometimes get short…

As a fellow American gun owner, I believe it’s my duty to make sure you’re informed and ready if, God forbid, the day ever comes when you have to draw your firearm in self-defense… Because there…

There are many different rules regarding when and where you can and can’t carry your firearm. Knowing how to store your firearms if you can’t carry them with you is an essential part of being…

There is a reason for the exceptionally high sales of Glocks. They’re reliable, accurate and comfortable for many to grip. And they keep cycling, even through dust and mud. Last year I hunted with my…