Guns & Gear

Read no-holds-barred reviews of both personal- and home-defense firearms and stay up-to-date on the latest concealed carry gear offerings on the market. Discover everything you need to know to select the best, tried-and-true self-defense gear — from holsters, knives and ammunition to flashlights, first-aid kits and alternate weapons.

Smith & Wesson M&P Harrier Interchangeable Shooting Glasses

Scott W. Wagner —October 16, 2020

“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid” is the most recognized line from the film A Christmas Story (1983) and, arguably,… Read More

The Colt Cobra Special: Limited Edition Snub-Nosed .38

Scott W. Wagner —October 9, 2020

Colt’s D-frame snub-nosed revolvers are the stuff of legend — both among cops and civilians of my generation. What baby… Read More

Moya Tactical Anti-Print Technology Concealed Carry Shirts

Scott W. Wagner —October 2, 2020

I can’t remember what it was like dressing each day without having to plan for the integration of a firearm. Read More

Crimson Trace CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight

Scott W. Wagner —September 25, 2020

The Crimson Trace CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight eliminates a great deal of the bulk of previous red-dot sight designs. Instead… Read More

Gear You Need to Survive During a Disaster

Bob Campbell —September 24, 2020

You need more than a firearm to survive a natural disaster. Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires and earthquakes present their own… Read More

37mm Pyrotechnic Launcher Rounds: Less Lethal, More Noise

Scott W. Wagner —September 18, 2020

Some of the more dangerous improvised items in regular use by violent protestors are commercial fireworks — particularly Roman Candles… Read More