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Concealed Carry Holsters: 7 New Carry Rigs

As more and more Americans have chosen to arm themselves for personal protection, the number of concealed carry holsters available have greatly multiplied. Here are 7 of the latest examples.

Walther Breaks New Ground with the PPQ M2 45

The Walther is making a bit of history with PPQ M2 45, the company’s first .45 ACP production pistol.

Turnbull Manufacturing Unveils Classy and Colorful 1911

Turnbull appears to be offering shooters a classy new sidearm with its announcement of the 1911 Commander Heritage.

Concealed Carry and the Right to Remain Silent – Part 1

When it comes to concealed carry, remaining completely silent following a defensive gun use may not be the wisest option.

10 Fast-Access Gun Safes for Home Defense

Owning a firearm means nothing if you can’t access it quickly. Here are 10 great fast-access gun safes for home defense.

Carry Guns: Semi-automatic vs. Revolver

Revolvers and semiautomatics are very different beasts, though both are capable personal protection arms. The key to solving the semiautomatic vs. revolver debacle is knowing the differences and choosing what best fits your environment and needs.

Handgun Review: Sphinx SDP

The 9mm Sphinx SDP is a product of a desire to produce a world-class handgun, a goal that has been achieved.

Document Your Self-Defense Training

Following a defensive gun use, your ability to prove what training you’ve had could make the difference should you find yourself in the crosshairs of the law.

Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network — Defense for Self-Defense

Offering legal, financial and expert support, the ACLDN helps give its members the peace of mind they need to defend themselves confidently.

Lessons from an Attempted Carjacking

Read a true carjacking story and learn how you can be better prepared should the same happen to you.

Gallery: 5 Worthy Defensive Ammo Loads

Here's a look at five defensive ammo and two practice loads for concealed carry handguns. After extensive testing and lots of range time with them all, I’d be confident carrying any of them.

Concealed Carry: The Mind is the Weapon

Massad Ayoob’s Armed Citizens’ Rules of Engagement class gives those who carry concealed plenty of food for thought.

Is High-Velocity Ammunition Worth It for Handguns?

Is high-velocity ammunition, or +P, a good choice for most handgunners?

Is Reloaded Carry Ammo a Good Idea?

Been thinking about using reloaded handgun ammo as your concealed carry choice? It's not as cut-and-dried and you might think.

Market Trends: Waiting List for New Glock 43 in Wisconsin

Since its introduction earlier this year, one Wisconsin retailer can’t keep the Glock’s new single-stack 9mm on his shelves.

Firefield Releases New Laser Light Combo

Compact and functional, Firefield's new Compact Pistol Laser-Light Combo appears ready to help shooters get on target, no matter how dusky it gets.

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