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: Shooting Stance And Self-Defense
Is there a proper handgun shooting stance when it comes to self-defense?
Are Ballistic Gel Penetration Tests Gospel?
Penetration tests in ballistic gel, particularly in the FBI protocol, are good indicators of a bullet's terminal potential. But they're not the final word.
Video: Pros And Cons Of Different Carry Positions
There are pros and cons to every carry position, knowing them ahead of time will help you figure out what is best for you.
Springfield Range Officer Compact Vs. Nighthawk Custom T4
If you stack the one-gunsmith made Nighthawk Custom T4 against the production Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact, how do things shake out?
What You Need To Know About Handgun Stopping Power
Stopping power is an elusive subject, but well worth consideration when trying to find the most effective self-defense handgun and ammo.
Beretta Introduces Enhanced 92X Line
Long on performance features, the Beretta 92X line gives a new twist to an tried-and-true design
1911: Customized By Committee
Well-known and ‘unobtainable’ pistolsmiths all start somewhere. It might as well be with your 1911.
Ruger's SR1911 Competition Now Chambered in .45 ACP
Following up on the inaugural 9mm version, Ruger releases the SR1911 Competition in .45 ACP.
Holster: Galco's Synthetic QuickTuk Cloud IWB
Turning to purely synthetic materials, Galco shoots for comfort with its deep carry QuickTuk Cloud IWB holster.
Video: Perfecting A Proper Handgun Grip
Among the most important fundamentals, a proper handgun grip ensures you'll put rounds on target.
.45 ACP vs 9mm: Which Is Better?
The more than century-old debate of .45ACP vs 9mm rages on. But in the end does one cartridge really outperform the other?
Enhancing Your Defensive Pistol With DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights
There's no missing the XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights, which is a good thing when it comes to fast target acquisition.
Video: Concealed Carry Guns For Women
Check out what on the market when it comes to light and compact carry guns for women.
Video: Effectively Drawing Your Firearm
Drawing your firearm becomes a simple procedure if you break it down into its individual movements.
Springfield Armory Adds .40 S&W Option To XD-S Mod.2 Line
Springfield has rounded out its XD-S Mod.2 line, now offering the single-stack, striker-fired in .40 Smith & Wesson.
Mastering Jim Cirillo's Technique For Coarse-Aim Shooting
Lethal-force events can happen in a split second, you need the capability to respond in kind. Here's how law-enforcement legend Jim Cirillo got the drop on the bad guys.
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