I recall when the Leatherman Multi-Tool hit the mass market. It was certainly an interesting piece of gear, but what was even more interesting was the speed with which the Swiss Champ on my belt was…

No matter what environment I am in, I usually carry a small, basic survival kit that fits in a shoulder bag or backpack. It is a simple survival kit with means to keep warm, start a fire, cut things…

Smith & Wesson is on a roll with turning out more outstanding concealed carry handguns. One of these new concealed carry handguns is the Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series 9mm. S&W’s 911 Pro Series…

Back when there were far more true gentlemen, men carried certain everyday items that were germane to their style and dress. There were gentlemen’s pocket watches, handguns (such as .25 ACP Colt 1908…

Even though new models of shotguns continue to be released, several factors have put the tactical shotgun in a less favorable status. The AR-15 still reigns supreme as the king of the long gun…

I must say that last year, I was pretty thrilled to hear that Colt was finally reintroducing a D-frame snub-nosed revolver after a regrettable 22-year hiatus. I owned and carried a couple of…

There are times that call for a true tactical light — one that puts out a lot of light power and that includes lower-power settings for utility work as well as a strobe feature. One such example…

J-frames and other snubbies aren’t just for pockets and inside-the-waistband carry. Carry one outside the waistband and you’ll enjoy one of the greatest carry configurations known to the concealed…

Colt’s Lightweight Commander, an iconic handgun if there ever was one, is no lightweight. Fully loaded and resting on my digital scale, I get a reading of 34.6 ounces. Most carry guns weigh…

A recent assignment by one of my editors at Concealed Carry Magazine gave me the opportunity to work with a variant of Ruger’s fine concealed carry revolver — the LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) — in a caliber I hadn’t worked with before: 9mm Luger, a rimless semi-automatic pistol cartridge.

Being from Alabama, I can honestly say that I don’t wear jackets very often. I don’t own many jackets in the first place. And I don’t really think about this type of outerwear all that much, either.…

We see magnets playing more of a role in everyday firearms use, from unique mounting and storage solutions to holster closure systems. The former has created the ability to quickly and securely store…