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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.
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Nexbelt Supreme Appendix Carry PreciseFit Gun Belt
Finding the perfect everyday carry gun belt is an important step in the concealed carry journey. In 2019, I reviewed the Titan Precise Fit V.4 from Nexbelt and have used it as applicable since then.…
Continue Reading →.38 Super vs. 9mm: Which is Best?
Though one of the top defensive loads created for semi-automatic pistols, the .38 Super is often under-appreciated. If you’re in the market for a reliable self-defense caliber, the .38 super offers…
Continue Reading →Backup Iron Sights from XS Sights
I’ve always valued simplicity and efficiency when it comes to my AR-15 setup, especially for rapid emergency deployment. One of my favorite patrol rifles before retirement was my box stock Brownell’s…
Continue Reading →The Best SIG Sauer Handguns for Defense
I have used SIG Sauer products over the course of four decades. Reliability, accuracy and longevity are a given with these handguns. It is difficult to pin down a favorite handgun from such a…
Continue Reading →Ruger 5.7×28 LC Carbine Review: Worth the Hype?
For much of its existence, the 5.7x28mm cartridge was underappreciated due only being chambered in the FN Five-seveN pistol and the FN PS90 carbine, both excellent but somewhat niche and pricey…
Continue Reading →Firearms Face-Off: Glock 43 vs. SIG P365
When SIG officially launched its P365, my social media feed was inundated with its praises from both inside and outside the gun industry. Single-stack 9mms have certainly been front-and-center for…
Continue Reading →Liberty Ammunition 9mm Overwatch Ultra Self-Defense Ammo
Back in September, I tested the new Liberty Ammunition Overwatch Ultra .45 ACP Self-Defense ammo. The Overwatch .45 loading is distinguished by a cavernous hollow-point cavity in a truncated cone…
Continue Reading →9mm vs .45 ACP: The Ultimate Ammo Showdown Guide
You may wonder why the debate over 9mm vs. .45 ACP is resurfacing. Wasn’t the debate of which caliber was better for concealed carry settled? Actually, the debate ended up being shelved with the…
Continue Reading →Rossi Brawler Utility Handgun Review
Testing new firearms occasionally brings about a gun that is a pleasant surprise. The Rossi Brawler .410/.45 Colt single-shot utility handgun met advertised expectations during testing, proving to be…
Continue Reading →Interview with Kinsey Rhea Concealed Carry Bag Founder
About a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley Malfitano at our USCCA Expo. She is one of many women who inspire me and so many others with her entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help women…
Continue Reading →Lucid Optics P8 4X Prismatic Carbine Combat Optic
I’ve been recently impressed with Lucid Optics’ line of rifle (L7) and spotting (SC9) scopes and have gotten a good deal of use out of them. And in the ever-evolving world of firearm optics, Lucid Optics has once again proven its prowess with the P8 4X Prismatic Carbine Combat Optic.
Continue Reading →KelTec KSG410 Pump Action Bullpup Shotgun
If you’re in the market for a home-defense shotgun that stands out from the crowd, look no further than the KelTec KSG410 pump shotgun. I’ve been waiting since seeing the sample at KelTec’s NRA convention booth in April and recently had the chance to test fire this unique firearm.
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