Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday: Red Dot or Iron Sights for a Self-Defense Encounter
Red dot sights are becoming too prevalent to ignore. As an experimenter and trainer, I keep on hand as many…Read More >
Concealed carry is the practice of carrying a concealed firearm on one’s person in public. Here’s where you ‘ll find the latest CCW news, articles and information you need.
Red dot sights are becoming too prevalent to ignore. As an experimenter and trainer, I keep on hand as many…Read More >
When the editorial director came up with assignments that included outlining personal defense handgun shooting goals, I felt he was…Read More >
When it comes to personal defense, some feel the average concealed carry permit holder doesn’t need the same gear as…Read More >
The object of the exercise is hitting the target. Unlike Hollywood movies, hitting a target with a bullet fired from…Read More >
I grew up in homes without self-loading firearms of multiple types. My grandfather owned Smith and Wesson revolvers, although he…Read More >
My concealed carry instructor was a former marine who insisted if the caliber doesn’t start with a four, it’s not…Read More >
Today’s shooters have an unprecedented number of holsters to choose from. But even back when I was new to shooting,…Read More >
I like to think that I am still close to my prime; but I can certainly see how my parents are no longer near their peak. This is very evident with my mother’s arthritic hands. Roughly 10 years ago, she purchased a Ruger LCP (the original) as her every day carry (EDC) gun. Her hand strength was fine for recoil control, slide manipulation and her finger was certainly strong enough to manage the trigger. Over intervening time, those processes have become much more difficult, making her rethink her handgun choice.
Whether you’re firing a pistol, rifle, or shotgun, handling a gun demands a certain degree of skill. On top of…Read More >
In the July of 2022 article Quick to Action: The Overlooked Carry Option, I wrote the following in an attempt…Read More >