Gear
Rock Island Armory Release: STK100 Striker-Fired Handgun
Rock Island Armory is well-known for its single-action, 1911 handguns. Now they are venturing into the striker-fired market with the release of the STK100. Rock Island Armory (RIA) STK100: I…
The Budget Shooter – Where to Spend In Your Defensive Firearm Journey
Money is not unlimited for most of us. If you follow the defensive firearm industry at all (or any other segment of the firearm world) you know that it feels…
Quick Access Handgun Safe Buyers Guide – Locking Styles, Design, and Construction
Objective and Criteria I own various styles of gun safes with different purposes. For example, a safe I use for long-term firearm storage meet other criteria than a safe I…
Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?
In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber
Glock 42, Still The Best .380 Self Defense Pistol?
Glock 42 Review Is this the ultimate .380 concealed carry gun? A few years back, before the advent of the Glock 43 and later the Sig Sauer P365 that would…
Study in 40 Years of Glock Perfection
So I know this article will divide the readers into those who are with me and think I am the most brilliant dude ever and those who think I must…
Best Renters’ Options For Security
When it comes to home defense, renters, and especially those who live in an apartment, face difficulties homeowners may not need to consider. Those who live on the ground floor…
The Best App for CCW Reciprocity Maps
This app is the only app available for mobile phones that will allow you to input your resident and any non-resident permits that you have obtained and then generate a single reciprocity map that reflects all your permits.
ExtraCarry Mag Holder [REVIEW]
I recently spoke with Rick, the designer, and owner of a company called ExtraCarry. He asked me to take a look at a couple of their products. Specifically, he wanted…
How To Dry Fire A Glock: 3 Challenges, 7 Helpful Tools
An analysis of 7 tools used to enhance dry fire with a Glock and the three specific problems we need to solve to have an effective dryfire session
The Guide to Concealed Carry in a Purse
One of the most popular suggestions for women who are concerned about concealing and carrying a gun is to “just stick it in a purse.” It’s an attractive idea. No…
Hearing Protection Belt Clip | Review
Earmuff-style hearing protection for shooting is extremely popular, and for good reason. It is much more comfortable than sticking plugs into your ears, as well as much more hygienic. And…
Only The Best | Staff’s Favorite Gear – April 2021
Our store is filled with a lot of different gear and training courses. So the other day, my boss Jacob asked all the Concealed Carry employees to let him know…
Review: The New Mantis Laser Academy
What is the Laser Academy from MantisX? Mantis Laser Academy is a laser, shot recording smartphone application with built-in training modes. The app is from the same well-known company that…
3 Considerations For Off Body Carry
Recently my amigo Josh wrote an article titled “Why I Hate Off Body Carry“. This is in part my response to those in our industry who label off-body carry as…
