Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is a serious responsibility. At Gun Digest, we provide you with the most current and useful information about CCW with the latest news, reviews and tips related to personal defense. When you decide to carry a gun for personal protection, start here to research CCW handguns, handgun drills, handgun shooting, custom handguns, concealed carry holsters and more. Also see: Gun Reviews – Handguns
Latest Concealed Carry Articles
First Look: TriStar APOC Pistols
TriStar has just announced the APOC, a new compact 9mm handgun designed to be both affordable and reliable.
First Look: VIKTOS Gunfighter RR Jean
VIKTOS has just unveiled the Gunfighter RR Jean, tactical pants ready for everyday carry, duty and the range.
First Look: Zaffiri Precision Ported Z Glock 19 Slides
Zaffiri Precision has just announced new Z Series ported complete uppers for Glock 19 Gen 3 pistols.
Pistol Red Dot Footprints
It can get confusing figuring out which optics are compatible with your pistol’s red dot footprint. Here, I explain what goes with what.
First Look: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP .380
Springfield Armory has just launched a new optics-ready Hellcat variant in .380 ACP.
Lipsey’s S&W Model 686 Plus Review: The Mountain Gun
I hit the range to test out Lipsey’s exclusive S&W Model 686 Plus Mountain Gun.
Hardware Talk: SureFire XC3
You need light, and the SureFire XC3 marks the spot.
First Look: Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo
Taurus has just announced the GX4 Strike Bravo, a variant of the 9mm pistol featuring a folding brace.
First Look: Premier Body Armor Rifle-Rated Backpack Insert
Premier Body Armor has just introduced a new 10x15 special threat rifle-rated backpack insert.
Best SIG P365 Upgrades [Field Tested]
Kick up your SIG's performance with these P365 upgrades. We put them through the wringer so you don't have to.
First Look: Vortex Defender Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots
Vortex Optics has just announced the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST enclosed solar micro red dot sights.
Best 9mm Revolver: Everyday Carry Options
What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.
Reports From The Field: New Semi-Auto Pistols
Come take a look at some of the new semi-auto pistol options available in 2025.
First Look: Taurus 66 Combat
We check out the new 7-shot .357 Magnum Taurus 66 Combat revolver.
Piercing The Iron Curtain: California-Compliant Shadow Systems Pistols
A discussion on firearm laws, handgun rosters and three new California-compliant Shadow Systems pistols.
First Look: Henry Holsters Cipher
A quick look at the new Cipher series of IWB concealed carry holsters from Henry Holsters.
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Best Concealed Carry Insurance Options
Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed.
