Concealed Carry
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Latest Concealed Carry Articles
New Gun: Springfield Introduces TRP Operator In 10mm
Springfield has launched its first production 10mm with the release of two TRP Operator models chamber for the powerful round.
Ammo Choice: The .45 For Self-Defense
The problem with the .45 ACP for self-defense isn’t the cartridge, but the pistols it is in. It’s a big cartridge and requires a big pistol. Even the most compact .45s are still kind of big, and the smallest are harder to shoot as a result.
9 Revolvers To Suit Any Taste Or Budget
Given their ease of use and potent ammunition selection, revolvers are still shooting strong after all these years.
New Gun: The Budget-Friendly Ruger Security-9
The Security-9 revives Ruger's Security line of handguns, but this time as an economical semi-automatic pistol.
Handguns: The Modern-Day Revolver
In a time of semi-auto dominance, revolvers — and the cartridges they shoot — are far from irrelevant.
Concealed Carry: AIWB Carry Pros And Cons
There are plenty of proponents and detractors of AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waistband) carry, but who is right when it comes to this controversial method?
New Pistol: Springfield Armory 911 .380
Springfield Armory has introduced its smallest pistol to date in the 1911-style 911 .380.
How To Choose The Best 9mm Ammo For Self-Defense
Offering a high-capacity magazine and enough velocity to expand bullets, you’ll find more high-tech 9mm ammo, from more makers, than any other cartridge.
Best Concealed Carry Optics: Red Dot, Green Dot Or Iron Sights?
Groundbreaking study compares red dot sights with conventional iron sights, green-dot laser sights, and slide-mounted red-dot sights with and without backup iron sights (BUIS) on the pistols. Which sights are best for concealed carry?
Gun Review: Nighthawk Custom T4 1911
Nighthawk Custom’s T4 is an elegant work of art, but it’s also a fine pistol that serves equally well in defense of life.
Browning Firearms: The 9 Best Gun Designs Ever
John Browning was one of the most prolific firearms designers in history, producing a number of great guns in his career. Here are nine of his best.
New Guns: Ruger Releases Four New LCRx Configurations
Ruger has drastically expanded its external-hammer line of lightweight, concealable revolvers with four new LCRx configurations.
Modern Survival Guns: Beretta M9A3 Review
Beretta’s most famous firearm may well be its Model 92 pistol, first offered in 1975 in 9mm. Now, the impressive new Beretta M9A3 model is a serious contender as a modern survival gun.
5 Critical Elements Of A Handgun Training Program
Tacticool instruction might be fun, but it won't make you a more prepared armed citizen. Handgun training should focus on the skills with practical tools that will save your skin.
How-To: Choosing The Right Handgun Trainers
Handgun trainers typically come from a variety of shooting backgrounds. But do these background necessarily make them the best trainers for armed citizens?
The 10mm Auto: Cooper’s Big Bore
After a rough start, the powerful 10mm Auto has found its way into the hearts of many shooters.
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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.
