In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski reviews and shoots the NAA Guardian. NAA Guardian: An Overview This tiny pocket pistol from North…

The John M. Browning 1911 .45 ACP pistol is one of just a few pistols that lends itself to high-end customization. The right company can turn it into an extremely functional piece of art. Alchemy…

The first combat shotgun with a mounted light that I encountered was the futuristic-looking High Standard Model 10 (HS10). It was produced from 1967 to 1977. I saw it in the armory of a neighboring…

In this edition of the USCCA’s Gun Vault, Kevin Michalowski, executive editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, reviews and shoots the Ruger American Compact. This compact, striker-fired pistol features a…

I’ve used a belly-band-style holster system off and on for many years. Belly bands are elastic concealment holsters that wrap around the midsection and hold handguns above the belt line under a…

I was recently looking for a suitable duty holster for my SIG Sauer M17 with Streamlight TLR-2 green laser/light combo. I was having some problems finding one. While a number of companies made…

First, if you’re new to the world of guns and shooting … welcome! Glad to have you joining millions of other law-abiding citizens enjoying fun, competition and the peace of mind to protect yourself…

There are three main qualities you should consider when selecting any type of concealment holster system. They are, in order: Comfort Accessibility Concealability Sounds like the wrong order, right?…

The goal of a good holster is to secure the firearm and make it easy to access. Still, we all want our holsters to be comfortable. That means if you can adjust your holster to make it fit better, you…

As the 2019 summer vacation and travel season kicks into high gear, it is important to know how you’re going to get home if disaster strikes. And so it seems appropriate to consider the SUB2000 — a great example of a “get-home” survival carbine — from Kel-Tec CNC Industries.

The fighting revolver has a long and storied history as an effective self-defense tool. But from the old days of cap-and-ball wheelguns until today, people have been looking for the perfect mix of…

One of the best things to come out of the concealed carry revolution — aside from increased personal safety — is the vast improvement of trouser belts. For most of my law enforcement career, I was…