When I say I abhor running, I mean I’d rather listen to my three children scream non-stop for a week than run a mile. But about eight weeks ago, my wife was visiting the chiropractor for an…

Tritium is an extremely rare radioactive element produced artificially for use in a variety of applications. And in the late 1980s, it sparked a revolution in low-light shooting skills. My first…

“Which gun and what ammo should I use for self-defense in my home?” is one of the most common questions students ask during home-defense classes. The simplest answer is to use the firearm with which…

It’s like shooting a Glock, only better. Sometimes, you just look at something great and decide that with a few minor modifications, it can still be improved. That’s what the good people over at…

Two weeks ago, my bank card got hacked. Again. As I was getting it replaced, I knew I wanted to update the information on my USCCA Membership account. I don’t want to be without the protection for a…

Some 42 years ago, my first off-duty handgun was a 2.5-inch Model 19 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver. It had a beautiful, blued finish and slim, checkered walnut service grips. The profile of the…

There are many shotguns with merit. The humblest shotguns will put food on the table and save your life. I am going to make a bold statement: For personal defense and all-around tactical use, the pump-action shotgun is the best choice. A pump-action shotgun can be very fast into action.

I sometimes find options for comfortable and effective concealed carry of large, high-capacity pistols or all-steel revolvers are limited. Often I end up carrying my handgun on my strong side hip in…

Every now and again, a handgun comes along that has a profound effect on the firearms and self-defense industry. Such guns become important to the manufacture of successors or how we view personal…

Treasure Chest: AR Elite Range Box AR Elite Range Box MSRP: $299.99 Many shooters know the frustration of constantly bracing a long gun against a leg, a table, the back of a chair … no more. The Otis…

Located just north of Cincinnati, Faxon Firearms is a family-owned company that specializes in manufacturing custom rifle and pistol barrels, specialized parts and complete firearms. Though I’ve…

Introduced in 1992, the SIG P229 is a compact firearm designed for duty or concealed carry. Its lightweight aluminum frame, high-capacity magazine, inherent accuracy and reliability has made the P229…