Improvised weapons can best be explained as objects one has on hand. These may not be designed for the purpose of personal defense but, in the moment, can be used in this capacity. When a firearm can’[…]

Coffee has been the American soldier’s most valued ration for more than 150 years. By 1832, President Andrew Jackson, a former soldier himself, ordered that it replace rum, whiskey and brandy in each […]

Hey, parents, let’s take a look at some of life’s important subjects, shall we? I’m talking about some of those touchy, taboo or uncomfortable issues that people tend to disregard, push aside or hope […]

Staging firearms for home defense raises a number of important concerns that go well beyond the basic issue of defending oneself. One such issue is that of weapon security. A number of jurisdictions n[…]

We’ve compiled a list of the best blog posts about holiday safety tips. These cover topics ranging from when you’re out shopping to traveling out-of-state to the proper winter attire. Don’t enter this[…]

I have a tactical tool that I use just about every single day. It’s small, handy, useful and relatively inexpensive. It comes with me everywhere I go as part of my EDC. This tool helps me in the simpl[…]

“We don’t know where it’s ever going to strike, do we?” The conference room full of Montana realtors looked up from their phones and laptops to consider Will Parker’s first PowerPoint slide: a bolt of[…]

Editor’s note: This article is a continuation from the August/September 2020 issue of CCM. In Part 1 of the column, Doyle explained why Second Amendment advocates are such strong proponents of gun rig[…]

How would you handle a home invasion? Do you carry your EDC gun in your home? Are you ready if someone breaks in? I know a lot of people who are not ready. Here is why I think that it’s a mistak[…]

Enjoying a remote adventure, alone or among family and friends, combines the pristine grandeur of a wilderness setting with your comfort level of your outdoor know-how and self-reliance skills. A vita[…]

In my previous article published in the July issue of Concealed Carry Magazine (“The Second Fight,” Page 76), I discussed the psychological impact a person may experience in the aftermath of a self-de[…]

My children started school last week, so we are already getting back into the swing of early mornings and backpack packing. Lunch box. Snack. Art supplies. Books. Water bottle. Hand sanitizer. Mask. C[…]