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5 Things You Must Know About Concealed Carry Holsters

You've got your CCW handgun, but before you start packing here are five things about concealed carry holsters you need to be aware of before you go armed.

Testfire: Ruger SR40 Review

The Ruger SR40 is a striker-fired handgun that offers a host of unique features, exceptional reliability, great ergonomics, and excellent accuracy. It is also modestly priced, with an MSRP of only $525.

VIDEO: John Lott on Armed Citizens as a Deterrent

Detroit's police chief recently made waves when he advocated people arm themselves for self-defense. In this video, economist John R. Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, explains why concealed carry is the most sensible position.

VIDEO: Do You Need Concealed Carry Training?

Rob Pincus finished up the 2013 training year in Arizona, a state where you are not required to have any training before you can carry a defensive firearm. Two of Rob's Advanced Pistol Handling students share their thoughts on the need for concealed carry training in this video.

Handgun Review: Walther PPQ M2

Smooth shooting and beautifully engineered, the German-made Walther PPQ M2 handgun strikes the perfect balance between form and function.

Legendary AK-47 Inventor Kalashnikov Dies at 94

The inventor of the Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at age 94, Russian officials say.

Study Suggests Restrictive Gun Laws Increase Murder Rates

More guns, less crime is a common sense matter for most firearms enthusiasts. And in a recent study, there is quantitative evidence backing up the idea guns indeed do curb the most violent of crimes.

4 Concealed Carry Compromises to Avoid

If you carry concealed, eventually you'll be tempted to compromise one of these four things. Don't give in—avoid them at all costs.

Big Demand for J-Frame Revolvers

When it comes to concealed carry handguns, semi-auto pistols aren't the only models flying off the shelves. In some parts of the country, there is a big demand for defensive revolvers, as well.

Concealed Carrie: A Pistol in the Purse

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but for the founder of Concealed Carrie - a company that makes high-end purses and handbags for women who carry concealed handguns - there's no reason why that invention needs to be ugly. Here is the story of Leslie Deets, and her war on hideous handbags.

Single-Stack Springfield XD .45, Compact Carry with a Powerful Punch

A powerful option in a discreet package sums up the Springfield XD .45 pretty well. The single-stack pistol offers all the stopping power you need in a self-defense handgun, while remaining accurate, shooter-friendly and easily concealable.

Learning the Art of the Draw

The draw is an overlooked concealed carry skill, but not knowing how to execute the maneuver can leave you empty handed when it matters most. Follow these tips to keep your draw crisp and on target in any situation.

Speedloader Techniques for the Revolver

The most efficient way to recharge your revolver is to use a speedloader. The speedloader inserts all rounds into the cylinder simultaneously and greatly reduces the fiddling necessary to get bullet noses started into their chambers.

Ruger Re-introduces its Red Label Shotguns

After nearly 3 years off the market, many believed Red Label Shotguns were a thing of the past. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Ruger took the smoothbore back to the drawing board and recently the company unveiled the tweaks it made to the well known over-and-under.

The Glock 30S for Concealed Carry

Comfortable to carry and packing 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP, the Glock 30S is the latest member of the Glock line-up. It packs the ultimate punch in a concealable package.

Market Trends: Concealed Carry, AR Accessories and Gun Safes

Retail gun sales can be fickle -- one day ARs are flying off the shelves, the next it's concealed carry handguns. Check out what these retailers had to say about what the market has been demanding of their operations recently.

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