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.

Gear We Love — January 2021

USCCA Editor —January 18, 2021

Guardian 221B Tactical Gloves As the cold months bite down, it can be difficult to find gloves that will be… Read More

Taurus 942: Eight-Shot .22 LR Snubby Revolver

Scott W. Wagner —January 15, 2021

Although no longer the primary firearm found in either law enforcement or civilian holsters, the revolver is far from dead. Read More

5 Self-Defense Products to Purchase in 2021

Scott W. Wagner —January 11, 2021

Pretty much everyone is thrilled to put 2020 behind them and looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. But… Read More

Virus Protection: ViruShield Ghost Shield Review

Scott W. Wagner —January 8, 2021

If you had told me New Year’s Day 2020 that my first gear review of 2021 would be a respiratory… Read More

Taurus G3c Gun Review

Scott W. Wagner —December 25, 2020

With the unprecedented shortage of handguns, long guns and ammunition (bound to get even worse under the new administration), certain… Read More

Holster Review: The DeSantis Gator Sting

Scott W. Wagner —December 18, 2020

Many are familiar with some variation of, “Don’t holster a $500 gun in a $5 holster.” A $5 holster is… Read More