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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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The SwapRig Flanker Shoulder Holster Rig
SwapRig Holsters aims to eliminate the overflowing holster drawer many concealed carriers have with its unique SwapSkin system. The SwapSkin is specific to the gun being carried but is…
Continue Reading →Taurus Defender 605 Tungsten Revolver Review
Taurus 605 Tungsten Defender: A Close-Range Powerhouse A good close-range revolver for those new to concealed carry is the Taurus 605 Tungsten Defender. The .357 Magnum/.38 Special revolver with a…
Continue Reading →Walther PDP F 9mm Handgun
German influence runs high in America. It can be seen in our food, language and even choice of handgun. Developed by German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, Walther firearms have been…
Continue Reading →Best Handguns for Training New Shooters
First introduced in 1884, the .22 LR cartridge excels as a beginner’s first handgun. Four factors contribute to its serving newbies well: low cost, non-existent recoil, low noise and inherent…
Continue Reading →Hogue Laser-Enhanced Rosewood 1911 Grips
The Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime Carry 1911 I received a couple of years ago has a guaranteed accuracy of 1.5 inches at 25 yards. Its accuracy and the power of the .38 Super Cartridge make this…
Continue Reading →Wild West Toys: Classic Cap Guns Made in the USA
When I was younger, my dad would take me and my brother out to shoot the family .22 rifles. Though that was my first experience with real firearms, my interest in firearms didn’t begin there. Like so…
Continue Reading →Fort Scott Munitions .357 TUI Handgun Ammo
A FMJ bullet that yaws or tumbles — tumble upon impact (TUI) — when it strikes soft matter will deliver almost explosive impact. Having previously worked with several 1:12 twist ARs and M16s, I was…
Continue Reading →AR-10 vs AR-15: Which One is Better for You?
First, let’s clear up what an AR is. Many outside of shooting culture often mistakenly refer to “AR” as an assault rifle or army rifle, which is not true at all. Both rifles were products of a small…
Continue Reading →Packing with Style: How to Choose a Dress Gun Belt
A sturdy gun belt is the foundation of any holster system. Standard belts lack the necessary rigidity and stability to adequately support a holstered weapon. Just as there is a wide variety of belts on the market for fashion purposes, there are myriad choices of gun belts.
Continue Reading →Dialing Back Defensive Handgun Loads
The legendary lawman Wyatt Earp used to say, “fast is fine, but accuracy is final.” Being able to quickly get a shot off will mean little to nothing if that shot misses. Drawing on Earp for…
Continue Reading →The Best Glock Guns for Concealed Carry
Glock guns came about at the very beginning of the polymer pistol revolution. Despite the early negative attention the handguns received, Glocks became and remain a very popular choice of concealed…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center Model 327
Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center Model 327 has been around for years. However, I only recently had the opportunity to handle one. And this concealed carry revolver offers owners plenty of unique…
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