concealed carry

Jacobs Favorite Flashlights

By Brian McLaughlin / December 11, 2018

Our 12 Days of Giveaways is in full swing (12/9/2018 – 12/20/2018), and we’re showcasing some more of the giveaway products. This time, it’s a combination of flashlights valued at…

Pig Lube: Made With Real Pig

By Brian McLaughlin / December 8, 2018

Our 12 Days of Giveaways is in full swing (12/9/2018 – 12/20/2018), and we’re showcasing all of the companies who’re helping us with the giveaways. Pig Lube is new on…

Cerino’s Combat Pistol Review

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2018

So I recently had the pleasure of taking Chris Cerino’s Combat Pistol Course down here in sunny North Carolina. I say sunny as a pun, because it rained the entire…

BEFORE You Buy the SIG P365, Read This REVIEW

By Riley Bowman / December 3, 2018

Does the P365 Live Up to the Hype?! No gun has received the attention that I’ve seen the SIG Sauer P365 receive since its announcement in January just before SHOT…

Episode 278: Making Everyday Carry…LIFE!

By Riley Bowman / December 1, 2018

Today Riley talks with Buel Collins of Fiocchi Ammunition USA about important considerations and suggestions as it relates to making everyday carry of a firearm and other defensive tools truly a part of your life. We get deep into mindset, tactics, skills and gear. And we lay it out there and tell some of the more embarrassing parts of our early days of packing heat!

Tenicor Velo Holster Review (Video)

By Matthew Maruster / November 30, 2018

I have heard a variation of this story many, many times: “I tried every holster out there, and none had all the features I wanted. So I decided to make…

Handgun Lasers: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

By Eve Flanigan / November 29, 2018

Laser attachments are often a selling point for a new gun, as well as a pricey add-on that many people choose. Is a laser really superior to traditional sights including…

Buying Your First Handgun

By Brian McLaughlin / November 28, 2018

New to the world of firearm ownership? This article will give you a place to start when buying a gun for the first time.

Free Online Training And Resources

By Joshua Gillem / November 20, 2018

Free is good. This is especially true if you’re broke but still want to train for any type of self-defense scenario. So, I thought I’d put together a list of…

November 2018 Guardian Nation Gear Box Unveiling

By Joshua Gillem / November 19, 2018

Well, it’s November, which can only mean one thing … The Guardian Nation Gear Box is either about to go out or people are already getting it. I always like…

LASR X: An Update To An Already Awesome Training Tool

By Joshua Gillem / November 19, 2018

One of our favorite dry fire training tools just got better. L.A.S.R X now works with all devices, whereas the previous version only worked with certain devices like Windows operating…

Gear Review: Dark Star Gear Makes AIWB Accessible to all with Orion Holster

By Jacki Billings / November 14, 2018

Chances are you may not have heard of Dark Star Gear. A kydex holster maker, Dark Star Gear certainly has had its feet firmly planted in the concealed carry market,…

Is It Ever Acceptable To Carry A Cheap Gun?

By Joshua Gillem / November 14, 2018

Is it ever okay to buy and carry a cheap or no-name brand gun? Yes. Yes it is okay with a couple caveats. But before I get to the point…

Some Basic Tools to Maintain Your Firearm

By Matthew Maruster / November 13, 2018

Owning a firearm comes with a lifetime of cleaning and maintenance. Strapping on your everyday carry (EDC) gun each day exposes it to a host of issues that those range…

Two Revolver Accessories That Add Comfort and Control

By Eve Flanigan / November 8, 2018

Two accessories to add comfort, control to revolver carry Revolvers are a popular choice for concealed carry, but a compact one like the Ruger LCR .38 Special used in this…