In 2013, while serving as principal of a K-8 non-public school, I had three different parents ask me if anyone in my school was armed to protect their children in the event of an active shooter. A…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and make lasting memories. The day already requires a lot of planning, but carrying a concealed firearm — whether as a guest, a wedding attendant, the groom or…

Are you a gun owner or enthusiast? If so, it’s important that you have all the facts in order to make informed decisions about your practice and hobby. Many myths are swirling around gun ownership,…

The Fourth of July is a time of year that all Americans look forward to — the time of year where we come together to celebrate our freedom, our independence and our way of life. And what better way…

The AR-15 can be deemed the finest close-quarters-battle weapon. Downsized from the heavy AR-10 chambered in 7.62 NATO, the .223 AR-15 has been deemed “America’s rifle” and is a popular civilian…

Knives are pretty simple. A fixed blade can be used for many daily tasks, such as cutting food or opening packages. Knives can become more complicated, however, when any additional mechanism is…

For those unfamiliar, a belly band holster is a wide elastic band that wraps around the waist and fastens with Velcro. They are designed to be worn under a loose-fitting shirt, sweater or concealment…

Ruger was an upstart company in 1948 that rose to fame with an ad for a quality .22 caliber self-loading pistol in the American Rifleman. And the rest is history. Ruger became an American icon with a…

During our kids’ recent spring break, my family decided to get a little active and outdoorsy. We spent some time riding bikes and hiking and just enjoying nature at a wonderful state park not far…

The ins and outs of ammunition can be intimidating for those new to shooting. For a comprehensive overview on ammo, including the parts of a cartridge and which rounds are best for self-defense vs.…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

Kevin Michalowski and criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discuss the qualities gun owners should be looking for in their self-defense lawyers. After firing your gun in self-defense, you won’t be…