Gear
Footprints, Emitters, Reticles, MOA: The Pistol Optics Quick Guide
Cut through pistol optic confusion. Our Pistol Optics Quick Guide explains footprints, open vs closed emitters, reticles, and MOA dot size—fast.
January 8, 2026
Cut through pistol optic confusion. Our Pistol Optics Quick Guide explains footprints, open vs closed emitters, reticles, and MOA dot size—fast.
Red dot myths continue to hold back concealed carriers. We break down five common handgun red dot misconceptions and explain what actually matters for defensive use.
We’re rolling out a free 3-part video series that dives into pistol-mounted optics—busting myths, explaining pros and cons, and simplifying key features like footprints and reticles. Don’t miss this week’s releases.
Drawing from personal experiences, I demonstrate that training with red dots is manageable and share practical tips for effective use in defensive situations. My goal is to provide accurate insights, dispel myths, and inspire confidence in adopting red dot technology within the concealed carry community.
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss gear trends from a recent training class, highlighting popular firearms and the increasing use of optics. I, Riley Bowman, and co-host Jacob Paulsen examine reasons participants chose different equipment than their everyday carry, addressing the dual benefits of familiar versus new gear.
This year at SHOT Show 2025 Aimpoint and Glock announced and released a new
This week, we learned about 5 new product releases from Holosun, including one game-changing
Riley Bowman brings Scott Jedlinski back to the show to discuss red dot pistols. This is a fast evolving world in the realm of pistols and associated equipment, so we’ll get an update from Scott on what he’s seeing in the industry and training community. If you’re considering or are already using a red dot optic on a pistol, you’ll want to tune-in to today’s episode!
I’ll be perfectly honest with you, I don’t do a lot of optic reviews.
I have to admit that when it comes to using a pistol mounted red
If there’s one word that is synonymous with Glock, it’s reliability. Other people, like
I’ve been dreading this article for quite some time. Reason being, I’m still not
The SIG Sauer P365 has been an absolute game-changer in the world of concealed
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss 3 modifications to a handgun that makes sense or have some practicality. We also discuss 3 common ones that aren’t as practical, or in some cases, are not recommended. You may agree or disagree so chime in and let us know your thoughts!
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