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
Understanding +P Ammunition
Why some guns can handle the pressure of +P ammunition and others cannot.
Handgun Review: Diamondback FS Nine Full-Size
The Florida company goes big with its Diamondback FS Nine striker-fired semi-auto.
Market Trends: Sig Sauer 1911s Leading The Way in Mississippi
A gun store in the Magnolia State has had a run on high-end 1911 pistols. In particular, Sig Sauer's versions of the iconic handgun have been difficult to keep on the shelves.
CrossBreed Adds SpeedLoader Case to Catalog
If anyone knows revolvers it's Grant Cunningham. And the renowned instructor has whipped of a device, now being manufactured by CrossBreed, that makes toting extra ammo for a revolver a snap.
Self-Defense: Are Warning Shots a Good Idea?
Warning shots have long been prohibited by most American police departments. Massad Ayoob spells out 10 good reasons why.
Rock Island Releases Two New Compact 1911 Pistols
Rock Island introduced its 2011 line of pistols a few years back. And recently, the company has made the series more concealed-carry friendly with the addition of two new compact models.
Poll Shows Gun Rights Support at All-Time High
A recent study by the Pew Research Center shows support for guns rights continues to grow, with more and more citizens from every walk of life finding firearms and the Second Amendment important safeguards.
Market Trends: More Women Than Ever At Texas Gun Shows
Women have been packing gun shows in the Lone-Star State, and the ladies know what types of firearms they're looking for. Small concealed carry and personal defense handguns have ruled the roost with this fast-growing demographic of gun owners.
Concealed Carry Permits Surging in Orange County, Calif.
Despite's California's anti-gun reputation, one county is doling out concealed carry permits, proving that not all Californians are drinking the Kool-Aid.
The Beretta Pico Now Shipping
The Beretta Pico is now shipping in America and has the potential to be a hot handgun for concealed carry. Making it ideal for CCW duty is its incredibly slight proportions.
Armed Citizens in Action, November 2014
True stories of everyday armed citizens taking action to defend themselves and others.
Fight-Stopping Self-Defense Ammo
These top personal protection loads can make a difference, self-defense ammo choices well worth your consideration.
Pocket Shotguns and Hand Cannons
Are these small but powerful firearms — call them hand cannons or pocket shotguns — just market hype or true mighty midgets for concealed carry?
Springfield Armory Introduces XD Mod.2
Springfield Armory is set to release a new version of its popular XD pistol. And with enhanced ergonomics, the XD Mod.2 looks to be a straight shooter.
Thoughts on Dry Fire Practice
Dry fire is an important part of any firearms training, but are shooters getting all they can out of it? Grant Cunningham suggests there is a more productive way to pull the trigger sans ammo.
Walther PPQ M2 5-Inch Review
Walther’s 5-inch PPQ M2 in .40 S&W defies the blockiness of typical striker-fired pistols.
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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.




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