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
Best Concealed Carry Revolvers For Personal Defense [Field Tested]
Semi-automatic pistols have ruled the roost when it comes self-defense guns in recent years, but concealed carry revolvers still hold their own when push comes to shove.
Best SIG P365 Upgrades 2026 [Field Tested]
Kick up your SIG's performance with these P365 upgrades. We put them through the wringer so you don't have to.
Top Affordable .38 Special Revolver Options To Protect Your Six
Go small and reliable with these excellent snub-nose .38 Special Revolver options.
Best Concealed Carry Guns In 2026 [Field Tested]
Looking to go armed, but are stuck in the weeds as to what to arm yourself with? Here are 20 of the best concealed carry gun options that will keep you on the defensive.
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.
First Look: Taurus TX9 Series
Taurus’ TX line has just gone 9mm, with three sizes of TX9 to choose from.
Best .357 Magnum Revolver Buyer's Guide
The .357 Magnum revolver soldiers on, a fine choice for concealed carry ... if you hunt out the right piece.
Best Pistol Reviews (2026)
Find the perfect heater to add to your collection with our best pistol reviews, buyer's guides and videos from 2020.
The Available Target: Center Mass & Shot Placement
If a lethal threat ever forces you to draw your gun, you need to focus on hitting center mass of the available target.
Facing An Active Shooter: The First 30 Seconds
In an active shooter situation, waiting gets people killed. Here we discuss the importance of acting in the first 30 seconds.
Shadow Systems CR920XP & CR920XL Review: Carry Gun Excellence
I pit a Shadow Systems CR920XP and a CR920XL head-to-head to see which carry pistol comes out on top.
First Look: H&K VP9A1 X
Heckler & Koch has just released a new crossover-sized model of the VP9A1 called the VP9A1 X.
First Look: New Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame Models
Smith & Wesson has just announced four new Lipsey’s Exclusive Ultimate Carry J-Frame revolver models.
Glock Gen 6: First Shots & First Impressions
Glock has just unveiled the first three Gen 6 models, and I had the opportunity to go hands-on with them at the range.
For The Love Of The Commander
The Colt Commander may not be the best fighting pistol of all time, but it’s Top 5 for sure and one of the most iconic.
First Look: Magpul Full-Size Grip For Ruger RXM
Magpul has just announced the EHG RG9 Full-Size grip for the Ruger RXM.
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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.
