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…

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…

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.

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.

It was probably a decade ago that I purchased my first pair of “tactical” boots that I designated just for training on the range. Just about everybody else in my circle had them, so I suppose they…

The quest for the perfect balance between portability and performance has given rise to the popularity of lightweight guns. Concealed carriers are increasingly drawn to these firearms for their ease…

With a solid design from the start, SIG Sauer’s P365 series is likely the most successful of the micro-compact 9mm defensive handguns now available on the market. The first in the micro-compact…

Learning what to look for in a good holster is equally as important as how to buy quality first firearm because good load-bearing gear will allow you to carry said firearm. For beginners, a sturdy…

When Remington introduced its Reduced Recoil 8-Pellet Buckshot in the late ‘90s, it was revolutionary as a self-defense 12-gauge shotgun load. I initially disregarded the idea of slower 00 buckshot…

The goal of any manufacturer developing ammunition for self-defense is to design a bullet capable of stopping an attack with only one shot. Stopping an assailant with only one shot reduces the…

Some who concealed carry are nervous to carry their handgun with a round in the chamber. And on the surface, some arguments to support carrying a pistol without a round in the chamber may sound…

When the ATF surprised gun owners earlier this year with a rule change pertaining to AR-15 guns and other firearms with pistol braces, it caused me to delay a review of the CAA MCK Gen 2 Micro…