If you’re considering carrying a firearm for personal protection, one of the first questions you may have is whether you need a concealed carry permit. The answer depends largely on where you live.…

The old adage of “buy once, cry once” is everywhere in gun media. The idea is simple: You pour every penny into a gun one time, then you’re set for life. Conversely, if you go cheap, you’re clearly…

Just because you live an active lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to forgo bringing along your carry gun. While the holster option you typically rely on daily may not be suitable for the activity you…

A defensive pistol should be as close to flawlessly reliable as possible, easy to operate and comfortable to shoot. You can purchase the most reliable pistol on the market, but if that pistol doesn’t…

Two hands on the gun will usually give you more control, better recoil management and greater stability. That is why most defensive handgun training starts with a two-handed grip. But real-life…

The SIG P365 was introduced eight years ago and quickly became a popular choice for concealed carry. While the original 10-shot 9mm version remains the most popular among several P365 variations, SIG…

As a firearms trainer for more than 30 years, I often ask my students: “If you went home today and found an invitation stating that you would be attacked at a certain time and location by a specific…

Let’s be absolutely clear: If you’re a human being, you have the right to protect your own life. Period. You don’t need to ask anyone’s permission. Doesn’t matter who you are, how you identify, who…

Let’s be honest … while the options have definitely improved over the years, concealed carry clothing and gear still have a long way to go. Whether it’s clothing designed to work effectively with…

When I began my career in law enforcement, we had nowhere near as many options for self-defense ammunition. The available rounds were roundnose lead, full-metal jacket, lead semi-wadcutters or a few…

I’ve been carrying a handgun on the trail since I entered law enforcement. In my earlier days of hiking and carrying concealed, that usual meant a compact .38 Special snubnose revolver or small .380…

A constant diet of bad news can wear anybody down (my wife regularly tells me to cut back on it) but paying attention to violent crime trends is important. Concealed carriers and ordinary citizens…