When you hear someone say a company “isn’t what it used to be,” that’s usually not a compliment. It can mean the company’s products have declined in quality, become overpriced or simply fallen behind…

Not long ago, my husband and I were packed into a high school auditorium for a combined choir and band concert. The room was full of proud parents, anxious students, and all the typical organized…

Concealed carry insurance, also called CCW insurance or self-defense liability insurance, is designed to help with certain legal expenses following a covered self-defense incident. Key Takeaways: …

Anyone who carries a gun for defensive purposes can typically agree that training with it is very important. Yet the question lingers: How often should you train with your carry gun? There is no…

Women are steadily reshaping the landscape of gun ownership in America. Female firearms owners and concealed carry permit holders are among the fastest-growing segments of the armed population in the…

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…