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
Video: What Is Target-Focused Shooting?
Target-focused shooting goes against many of the fundamentals you learned for handgun accuracy but might save your life in an up-close attack.
SCCY Adds Red-Dot Pistols With CPX Expansion
Outfitted with Crimson Trace reflex sights, the CPX series gives shooters an affordable choice in optic-ready pistols.
7 Steps To Control Fear And Make Sound Decisions Under Stress
A life-or-death situation is no time to freeze up. Here are 7 steps that ensure you won't.
Kimber Introduces 4-Inch Barreled DASA K6s Models
Kimber goes big with its new revolvers, introducing 4-inch barreled K6s DASA options.
G43X and G48 Review: Solidifying The Glock 9mm Slimline Series
The Glock 43, Glock 43X and Glock 48 have burned like a prairie fire through the concealed carry market. Here's a look a what's driven their popularity.
Video: The Ins And Outs Of The Concealed Carry Purse
Handy and stylish, the concealed carry purse is a solid method of toting a handgun. But the unorthodox approach takes some special considerations to ensure safety and efficiency.
Video: Running The 45 Drill
While simple in concept, the 45 drill is challenging in execution and when mastered provides an excellent baseline for evaluating defensive handguns.
Video: Shooting Proficiently With Your Support Hand
You never know when you'll be called upon to shoot with your support hand, so you best understand its finer points.
For Personal Defense, You Don't Want A Custom Glock
A custom Glock is only a gun-parts order away. But despite the wealth of aftermarket upgrades, ones meant for defense might be best left stock.
Video: Turning To Face A Threat
What if you need to shoot a target behind you? You turn around to engage it. It sounds simple enough, but it requires a bit of skill to remain safe and maintain your shooting position.
Video: Basics Of Strong-Hand Only Shooting
The time may come you only have your strong hand to shoot with, best know how to put rounds on target with just one mitt.
Sig Sauer M17: Ready For Everyday Service
A damn fine pistol, the civilian variant of the Sig Sauer M17 is more than ready for everyday duty.
Revolver Review: Freedom Arms Model 97 ‘Packer'
A specialty handgun, the Freedom Arms Model 97 'Packer' is equally practical in its purpose (it can save your bacon) as it is elegant to handle and shoot.
Video: Target Transition Training With The Dot Drill
Emphasizing accuracy, trigger control and sight acquisition, the dot drill is an excellent starting point to mastering target transition.
Video: Flashlights And Weapon Lights Techniques
Flashlights and weapon lights are key parts of any carry kit, but take some knowhow to use efficiently in conjunction with a defensive handgun.
6 Areas To Focus On To Ensure Your Semi-Auto Pistol Runs Right
Want to make certain your pistol goes bang each time you pull the trigger? Then home in on these six vital facets that ensure your gun runs like a top.
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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.
