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Concealed Carry Gear
An excerpt from the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Guide. Holster shopping can be as confusing as gun buying until you know the ins and outs of it. Here are a few of the most frequently used terms that will…
Continue Reading →Taurus 856 Review: Compact Revolver for Concealed Carry
It seems the deeper we get into this century, the less people care about revolvers. It’s almost as if they have become a forgotten platform. Suffice it to say the gun owners of this generation are…
Continue Reading →How Many Guns Are Too Many Guns?
I remember years ago (in my 2A infancy) when my husband… and that was about it. One handgun. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Having a gun for home protection seemed to be a smart thing to do.
Continue Reading →Tactical Flashlight: Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB
I hit the switch on the new Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X USB tactical flashlight and said, “Holy smokes!” I was standing on my front porch in total darkness. But as I unleashed 3,500 lumens of white LED…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson Governor: The Ultimate Survival Revolver
Author’s Bold Assessment I will cut right to the chase: The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver is probably the finest and most versatile handgun on the market. It does a bit of everything — and does it…
Continue Reading →Buying a Gun Online?
If you love guns, you want to buy the gun you want when you want it. So you might turn to the web. Shopping on the internet is commonplace all over the world now. But can you purchase firearms…
Continue Reading →Glock 43 Review: Why This Slim 9mm Reigns for CCW
Four years ago, I stood in a shooting lane at the NRAAM Glock media launch firing the G43 for the first time. Glock fans were simultaneously thrilled and displeased to see a single-stack 9mm released…
Continue Reading →EDC Knife Review: Zero Tolerance 0450 Sinkevich KVT
Kai USA Ltd., owner of Zero Tolerance and Kershaw knife companies, seeks to ensure there is a knife for everyone. Its line of Zero Tolerance (ZT) knives typically represents the higher end, with a…
Continue Reading →The Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Gun Cleaner … and Marriage Saver
I purchased the Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner as a birthday gift for my husband with no intention of reviewing it. I just thought it would be an excellent gift. My husband watched a bunch of videos,…
Continue Reading →Century Arms Canik TP9 Elite Combat: Pistol Extraordinaire
Let me say it flat out: The Century Arms Canik TP9 Elite Combat 9mm semi-automatic pistol is the most fully featured combat service-sized handgun that I have handled. The folks at Century say that…
Continue Reading →Viridian XTL: An Eyewitness in Your Holster?
The stress of a dynamic deadly force incident does funny things to a human’s memory. Video evidence is the gold standard in recounting how events occurred. So how would you like a camera on your…
Continue Reading →Top 6 Concealed Carry Tips & Techniques
If you’re new to concealed carry, you have a big learning curve in front of you. While that may sound intimidating, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Embracing a commitment to learning something new…
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