Carrying a handgun under deep cover is an exercise in compromise. For more concealability, you get less accessibility. The debate on where to draw the line on these two ends of the carry spectrum…

Walther’s PPS M2 is a great concealed carry handgun. It is reliable, accurate and simple. As you know, excellence in concealed carry is as much about the holstering system as it is about which…

The irony is not lost on me that I am using a social media video service to tell you how to circumvent the censorship of social media video services. This outlet and other outlets are actively…

SIG Sauer’s commitment to make its Elite ammunition line a major player in the training, sporting and defensive ammunition arena shows no sign of abating. Its new Elite 365 FMJ and V-Crown 9mm…

Maybe the title of this review should actually be “Sometimes, You CAN Go Home Again (or at Least Make It Into the Driveway)” because that is what the Classic Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum…

I wish I could take credit for the old saying, “Don’t agonize over ammo,” because many people, especially those new to carrying a firearm, experience a certain amount of confusion and even anxiety…

“Everyday carry” is the watchword du jour for those of us who take personal self-defense seriously. The concept of EDC serves as a constant reminder to be ready to deal with anything that threatens…

IN THE PREVIOUS ISSUE, we discussed the essentials of handling a pistol or revolver for purposes of personal protection: how to put it into operation as well as how to visually and physically verify…

I know. I am beginning to sound like a broken record when I talk about one of the latest products from Streamlight and say things like, “It is amazing how much lighting technology has advanced in…

What do they say about the internet? Never read the comments. A few days before I sat down to write this story, Smith & Wesson released the new M&P380 Shield EZ and the trolls were banging on the…

I own a lot of guns. Many of you do too. We own them not just for personal protection, but also for a variety of purposes. But let’s face it. Whether someone owns one gun or a dozen, in the deepest…

When I received the Zero Tolerance 0462 Sinkevich folding tactical knife, I was not quite sure what to expect. While I was well aware of the outstanding reputation that Zero Tolerance had built for…

The CZ 2075 sub-compact pistol fits my hand better than most guns out there. And you know what I mean about “fit.” The term is quite subjective and not the greatest basis for choosing a carry gun. Besides, you can practice, practice, practice and simply get used to another gun.

In case you were wondering, I keep writing about Streamlight because they keep coming up with creative, industry-leading lighting products. Even though their products are not always totally new from…

When it comes to folding knives versus fixed-bladed knives, fixed blades generally are stronger and more durable and provide better leverage. And with the right sheath, you can wear a fixed-blade…

I recall when the Leatherman Multi-Tool hit the mass market. It was certainly an interesting piece of gear, but what was even more interesting was the speed with which the Swiss Champ on my belt was…

No matter what environment I am in, I usually carry a small, basic survival kit that fits in a shoulder bag or backpack. It is a simple survival kit with means to keep warm, start a fire, cut things…

Smith & Wesson is on a roll with turning out more outstanding concealed carry handguns. One of these new concealed carry handguns is the Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series 9mm. S&W’s 911 Pro Series…

Back when there were far more true gentlemen, men carried certain everyday items that were germane to their style and dress. There were gentlemen’s pocket watches, handguns (such as .25 ACP Colt 1908…

Even though new models of shotguns continue to be released, several factors have put the tactical shotgun in a less favorable status. The AR-15 still reigns supreme as the king of the long gun…