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Are you sharpening CCW skills?

If you carry a concealed weapon you need to hone your skills on a regular basis. Dave Fessenden's book "Defensive Handgun Skills" will help you do that.

Look For The Perfect Fit

Your concealed carry handgun should fit your hand. We can have long and drawn out debates about which make, model and caliber of handgun...

Everyone Likes a Double Duty Holster

Yes, I have said before you should carry your concealed firearm in the same place every time you strap up. While that is the...

Video: Practical D.O.P.E. – Rifle Shooting Technique

Ryan Cleckner covers how to gather and organize D.O.P.E. (Data On Previous Engagements) and how to organize this information to make it readily available in the field. (NSSF Video)

Save Money When You Practice

One of the key elements of being effective with your concealed carry handgun is building the muscle memory you need to automatically function in...

Going Solo: Kimber's New Concealed Carry Pistol Rocks!

I had the chance to shoot Kimber's new 9mm Solo concealed carry pistol yesterday and I am impressed! Accuracy, reliability, power and the classic...

Comfort and Concealed Carry Holsters: You Can Have Both!

Nate Squared Tactical makes a concealed carry holster that's comfortable enough to wear all day. I just had the chance to look over and try...

New Concealed Carry Holster Stays Sweet

You know that toting a concealed carry handgun, especially one in a concealed carry holster that rides close to your body, in the heat...

How do you win a gunfight?

As promised, here is my take on winning a gunfight. The primary goal, for you as an honest citizen carrying a concealed handgun, is to...

Your View: What Do You Think About Gunfights?

There seems to be raging debate in the concealed carry crowd about gunfights. First of all, does everyone understand that real gunfights are not...

Let there be light!

Bad things typically happen in low or reduced light. So, in addition to your fully functional concealed carry handgun and your super-slick concealed carry...

Concealed Carry Pants: Comfort Is All About the Pants

When using an IWB CCW holster, you need a larger pair of concealed carry pants.

Training For The Real Deal

Do you have a training scar? Watch some videos of officer-involved shootings and you will see police officers fight their way to the 7-yard-line,...

Let's hear it for Colorado

This notice recently went out to all students and the Colorado School of Mines announcing that those with permits may carry concealed handguns on...

Gear Review: Two Breaching Tools

Gun Digest reviews two breaching tools used for entry.

Gun Collecting Tips: 4 Factors that Affect Ammunition Performance

A round that doesn’t go bang like it is supposed to can define heartbreak and disappointment for any operator, but it's especially true for...

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