Concealed carry knives pre-date concealed carry guns. And back when the West was being won, a boot knife had its place in a cowboy’s every day carry. A short, fixed-blade knife proved a very useful…

The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) was introduced in 2005 to directly compete against Glock’s line of polymer-framed semi-automatic pistols that had taken the law enforcement world by storm…

1» Orbizorb This American-made “spill-proof” pad from Orbizorb is a handgun- or long-gun-sized surface protectant that traps and holds more than 27 ounces of liquid. It’s safe for use on floors and…

It has been rightfully said that “big things come in small packages.” The new Streamlight KeyMate USB is clearly one of those things. It is one of the best multi-use lighting products to come down…

There are times when collaborations between companies or manufacturers are disasters (or even just unsuccessful). Anyone remember the short-lived Colt Z40 semi-automatic pistol? It was one of several failed Colt attempts to enter the high-capacity pistol market in 1998. The Z40 was a .40-caliber steel pistol that held 12 rounds.

We’ve heard it a hundred times: A concealed carry gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. In other words, buck up and just deal with a bit of the physical discomfort of carrying, knowing…

This time of year is always an exciting one for the firearms consumer. The SHOT Show is over and all the new products that were kept under wraps are now available — or at least can now be ordered.…

While the Hogue Company has been around since 1968 and has been traditionally known for its fine line of aftermarket handgun grips, today’s Hogue is much more than that. Back in the day when…

Jason Winnie’s J221 inside-the-waistband holster sits low relative to your belt line. This is good for concealment but adds a layer of complexity when it comes to accessing your gun. Here’s what I…

I have been using revolver speedloaders regularly for the last 37 years for both my duty and off-duty revolvers — except for a short period when I was an auxiliary Deputy Sheriff with the Licking…

Specialized low-profile carrying cases for AR-15s, sectioned into upper and lower halves, have been popping up on the market over the last few years to provide effective yet discreet transportation…

Let me cut to the chase. The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard with Crimson Trace Integral Laser is the most accurate micro .380 I’ve ever tested, rivaling that of my .380 Walther PPK/S. Standing at 30…