The carry guns people understand only after they train with them
Some carry guns make sense at the gun counter. They feel good in the hand, look easy to hide,…
The pistols that keep surviving every new wave of hype
Every few years, the pistol market finds something new to get loud about. Smaller carry guns, higher capacity micro-compacts,…
Revolvers that still embarrass a lot of modern handguns
Modern handguns have plenty going for them. They are lighter, hold more rounds, accept optics, and usually carry easier…
Rifles that are a waste of money
A rifle can be expensive and still be worth every dollar. It can also be cheap and still be…
The calibers that are practically useless now
Some calibers age gracefully. They may be old, slow, or unfashionable, but they still fill a clean purpose. Others…
Why carrying a gun doesn’t mean you should stay in the argument
Carrying a gun can give people a false sense of control if they’re not careful. They feel prepared, which…
The moment every concealed carrier needs to recognize before it goes too far
A lot of tense situations do not go bad all at once. They build in small steps. A stranger…
What responsible carriers should know before stepping into a verbal argument
A verbal argument can feel harmless at first. Nobody has thrown a punch. Nobody has shown a weapon. It’s…
The parking lot habit that makes concealed carriers look careless
A parking lot is one of the easiest places for a concealed carrier to get sloppy. People are distracted,…
Why your pistol setup matters before you ever need it
A pistol setup is easy to overlook when everything is calm. The gun feels fine at the counter. The…