Concealed Carry
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Latest Concealed Carry Articles
Gun Review: Performance Center M&P 9 Shield EZ
The M&P 9 Shield EZ feels like a .380 Auto, performs like a 9mm.
Manurhin MR73: Famous French Revolver Heads Stateside
Beretta brings the rough and ready French MR73 revolver to the American market.
Best 1911 Pistol Options For Concealed Carry
More than ever before the 1911 pistol is configured for concealed carry. Find the top models to protect your six.
XD-M Elite Compact OSP: Springfield's New Carry Option
Springfield offers a new optics ready 9mm compact for concealed carry in the XD-M Elite Compact.
Video: Illuminating Low-Light Shooting Particulars
An engagement can happen at any time, day or night. With this in mind, learning low-light shooting basics is imperative to have an upper hand in lethal-force encounters.
Aiming A Defensive Handgun, Is There One Right Way?
Contrary to popular belief, there's no one right way to aim a defensive handgun. The dynamic situation requires multiple techniques to quickly get on target.
FN 509 LS Edge: Extreme Versatility Defined
Optics ready and capable in many roles, the FN 509 LS Edge proves itself a tactical jack-of-all-trades.
Video: Learning To Draw From Seated
Given most of us spend the better part of our days with duffs firmly planted, learning to draw from a seated position is a key self-defense skill.
Video: Getting A Grip On The Support-Hand-Only Draw
The support-hand-only draw isn't an easy maneuver, but it can be a life saver.
.357 Magnum: The Pros And Cons For Self-Defense
We weigh the pros and cons of the .357 Magnum as a defensive cartridge to see if the time-tested option is the right fit for you.
Glock P80 Review: The One That Started It All
A throwback Glock? You heard right and the P80 has all the utilitarian charm of the original Pistole 80.
Taurus 1911 Commander: Steel At A Steal
The all-steel Taurus 1911 Commander pulls off the compact iteration of the icon flawlessly at a price that can't be beat.
Best Double-Stack 9mm Pistols For Concealed Carry
Double-stack 9mm pistols abound, find out the top options in this class of handgun for concealed carry.
Video: The Basics Of A Strong-Hand-Only Draw
A basic skill, learning strong-hand-only draw, presentation and shooting ensures you're never out of the fight.
Video: Clearing Clothing On The Draw
While it might not seem so, a shirt or jacket is a huge boundary in defending yourself. If you can't clear clothing on the draw, you might find yourself empty-handed in a lethal-force situation.
P365X ROMEOZero: First Look At Sig's Optics-Enhanced Hybrid
Enhanced capacity, more managable, still concealable and a factory-installed optic ... what's not to love about the P365X ROMEOZero.
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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.