A Double Stack Gun Isn’t Really That Hard To Conceal
The modern era of handguns belongs to the single-stack compact poly striker gun, without doubt, and a whole lot of people have opined that a double-stack pistol - even a compact one - just isn't as good for concealed carry. Some go so far as to say a double-stack shouldn't necessarily be a first pick…
Electronic In-The-Ear Shooting Protection: Peltor TEP-100 Earplugs
Without any doubt, a handgun fired at an average of 140 dB or more of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Studies by the Center for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, and others support this. Because noise-induced hearing loss from gunshots is usually gradual, the one shot fired and any possible damage to…
Storing Guns During a Hurricane
As I write this, large portions of Texas, the Caribbean, and Florida are still reeling in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Charleston, South Carolina saw its share of flooding, and the entire east coast is potentially a target for incoming Hurricane Jose. Given the nature of the region affected, a whole lot of…
Continuing Legal Education for the Concealed Carrier
Your basic training course was probably deficient Many states require some level of basic training before issuing a concealed handgun permit, though this is not universal. Whether training should be mandated, or even whether permitting should be required at all, is a valid and ongoing debate. As more and more states adopt “permitless carry” or…
Keep Calm and Always Carry
Back in the halcyon days of the last century when I was young and brash, I got into my one and only fist fight, and it was because of a parking space. I was living in Queens, New York, and had found a parking space on Queens Boulevard, near 76th Road. Even though this happened…
Glock 43 with XS Big Dot Night Sights Review
There are many subcompact 9mm handguns now for concealed carry. Most shooters want a slim, very lightweight, small, accurate, reliable, and highly concealable gun to carry. One that can be easily carried in the pocket or inside (IWB) or outside (OWB) the waistband. Small enough for carry, perhaps IWB at the Appendix position (AIWB), for…
CMP 1911s and the Changing Nature of Surplus/C&R Guns
As anyone who watches the news knows, the times they are a-changin’. Our current political situation and the ongoing disaster in Houston aside, there are some big changes unfolding in the world of gun ownership and CCW, particularly when it comes to surplus and C&R eligible guns. A great deal of this centers on the…
Natural Disasters: 5 Tips For Keeping It Cool And Concealed
Earthquakes in Idaho, wildfires through the Pacific Northwest, Hurricane Harvey, and now Hurricane Irma... If you're not on the edge of your seat already, you might want to check your pulse. Social media is full of pictures of people scrapping over bottles of water, getting greedy or just plain getting criminal. Natural disasters and emergencies…
SunJack Solar Panel Battery Charger Review
You’ve decided to go camping, hunting or fishing or just add to your go bag. You need to decide on what to take and what’s too heavy or virtually useless. That’s a good place to start. Today I’m going to suggest a product that I think you should seriously consider taking with you in any…
5 Fantastic Pistols For A First Handgun
There's nothing like a person's first handgun. It's the base upon which a person's shooting skills will be built and may be with a person for the rest of their life. So it had better be a good one, but ideally shouldn't cost too much. After all, it's not a good idea to blow a…
Never Say Never: 4 Things No Concealed Carrier Can Afford To Forget
If you've been paying attention to the news, you've likely encountered some rumor surrounding the SIG P320. It's something a lot of 'experts' like to jump on and give their two cents. As an avid pistol user and concealed carrier, I saw this entire debacle as a reminder of how much is taken for granted…
2nd Amendment Foundation Drops the 2nd
In a recent Washington Times interview following the events in Charlottesville, Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the 2nd Amendment Foundation publicly stated, “Firearms serve a purpose, and the purpose is not a mouthpiece. It’s to defend yourself. If you are carrying it to make a political point, we are not going to…