Although it wasn’t SIG’s first handgun, the P226 is the model that initially propelled the company to popularity in the U.S. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the Navy SEALs used the P226 for decades as…

For as long as I can remember — beginning with Boy Scouts — I’ve enjoyed a good campfire. There’s just something about sitting around a fire with hot dogs, stories and good company. Despite the…

Glock’s first pistol — the 9mm Glock 17 — was nothing short of Earth-shattering. And Glock continues to be one of the most successful semi-automatic designs of all time. Their pistols ride in more…

Previously we discussed how indoor and outdoor ranges operate and some of the rules you might encounter there. Those procedures benefit everyone. Today, let’s be selfish and share tips that directly…

SIG Sauer has introduced another variant to its endlessly expanding line of quality handgun and rifle ammunition. I know that may sound repetitive. The M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade ammo line is…

It is getting to be that time of year when we all must start planning for the upcoming USCCA Concealed Carry Expo. CCX 2019, as the cool kids around the office are calling it, is set for May 17-19 in…

It doesn’t take much for a normal day to turn into one of the most pivotal moments of your life… Just ask Kerri Ann, a gun owner and USCCA Member from Florida. She arrived at her friend’s home for…

Have you heard Bruce’s story yet? Bruce is a Vietnam veteran, reverend and USCCA Member from Florida. He spent years working to make his community safe for young families moving into the area. Bruce…

If you’ve ever thought about having to defend…he DIDN’T even use his gun. You see, Brad is a USCCA Member from Texas. He works hard and lives a peaceful life with his wife and their two adopted dogs.

In a world full of decisions, you often have to make one choice. Such is the way when pondering where to eat or what movie to see; there are likely more than a few options, but which is the right…

Taurus has introduced a new .22 handgun, the TX22. But why? The market is flooded with .22s. Is there really a need for a new .22, especially one Taurus touts as a “full-sized” handgun? Do you think…

Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski is no stranger to the most expensive firearms in the world … so why does he have such a soft spot for the extremely affordable 9mm Taurus…

Becoming a father changed EVERYTHING. Suddenly I understood my own father a lot better, and with these new lives to defend I had to take a stand for what I believed in… …a stand for the family I had…

I recently purchased a gun. This, of course, is not news. I own a number of guns. That number is none of your business, but that fact is for another story. This story I feel comfortable sharing.…

Smith & Wesson is the leader in revolver design and manufacturing. Its newest design comes from the Performance Center line: the S&W Model 986 seven-shooter in 9mm Luger. Even today, when…

While the chances of being involved in a mass shooting are relatively slim, the danger is still very real, and your best option for survival would be effective escape. When you enter an area, MAKE…

According to Wikipedia, a gun buyback is “instituted to purchase privately owned firearms. The goal … is to reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians and provide a process whereby civilians…

“There’s a pretty good reason why they’re the fastest growing community of responsible gun owners in the country” – Ben Shapiro Ben Shapiro is a household name to many responsibly armed Americans —…

One of the most misunderstood and underutilized tools in a gun owner’s toolbox is the modern flashlight. For this reason, low-light/no-light training should be considered not an extra but a…

Kydex is one of the most popular materials for constructing concealment holsters. Its strength, thinness and light weight combined with low cost works very well for many concealed carry applications.…