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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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Gear We Love — January 2021
Guardian 221B Tactical Gloves As the cold months bite down, it can be difficult to find gloves that will be adequate for keeping you sufficiently warm while still allowing you to access and run a…
Continue Reading →Taurus 942: Eight-Shot .22 LR Snubby Revolver
Although no longer the primary firearm found in either law enforcement or civilian holsters, the revolver is far from dead. Revolvers still possess many qualities to recommend them, including safety…
Continue Reading →5 Self-Defense Products to Purchase in 2021
Pretty much everyone is thrilled to put 2020 behind them and looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. But we learned some lessons as a result of this chaotic year. Many Americans realized the…
Continue Reading →Virus Protection: ViruShield Ghost Shield Review
If you had told me New Year’s Day 2020 that my first gear review of 2021 would be a respiratory mask, I would have thought you were participating in extended imbibing. But it’s important for…
Continue Reading →Taurus G3c Gun Review
With the unprecedented shortage of handgunsA Handgun is a firearm designed to be fired with one hand, especially a pistol or revolver., long guns and ammunition (bound to get even worse under the new…
Continue Reading →Holster Review: The DeSantis Gator Sting
Many are familiar with some variation of, “Don’t holster a $500 gun in a $5 holster.” A $5 holster is not going to provide the quality or security necessary to properly protect that $500 gun or to…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — November/December 2020
Galco Custom Galco Custom Holster Though Galco is widely known in the law enforcement and concealed carry worlds for its rugged, long-lasting holsters and belts, the company cleans up for a wedding…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry Handbag: Your Top 5 Questions Answered
I know that carrying a firearm in a bag or a purse is a big “NO!” for some. But for others, it can be a great option, especially if those people make a commitment to be safe and responsible with…
Continue Reading →Winter Wear: The Effects of Cold Weather on Guns and Ammo
Extreme summer and winter temperatures can be harmful to our guns and ammunition. When it comes to cold weather, the primary problem is the rapid change of temperature from inside a heated area to…
Continue Reading →Airsoft Gun Review: SIG AIR ProForce M17
Air-powered replica guns are more valuable than ever before, making it a great time to review one of SIG Sauer’s latest options: the SIG AIR ProForce M17. Evolving from vaguely firearm-like designs…
Continue Reading →Firearms Ammunition: What Beginners Should Know
Post 4/6 NOTE: Find more articles in our Beginner Series below: 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Gun | Good Guns for Beginners | Ammunition for Beginners | Holsters for Beginners | Practical Gun…
Continue Reading →Kinetic Concealment OWB Holster
Last week I reviewed the American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie 1911. Whenever a new pistol is introduced — one that does not follow the standard dimensions of an existing pistol model — there is some lag…
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