The Slowest Load: Reloading a Revolver with Loose Rounds
When it comes to revolver shooting there are a few ways to accomplish the reload, unlike its semiauto counterpart which basically has to be loaded with an already loaded magazine. With the revolver there are moon clips, speedloaders, speed strips, 2x2x2 pouches, et al. You can also just load loose rounds. While probably not the…
The Grey Man Concept in Practice when Traveling
As people who go armed and trained we should apply the grey man concept anywhere that we go. By blending in we don’t attract attention and if something bad does happen we maintain the element of surprise. The “average” person in modern society is, sadly, totally unprepared to face human violence. Bad guys expect this.…
Options For A “No Budget” Holster
It's possible – there's a conceivable chance that for whatever reason, you don't have a holster handy and you need to carry. A lot of this can be eliminated by planning ahead but being adaptable is a good trait as far as concealed carry goes. In this article, we'll discuss some improvised options and the…
Beretta APX Full-Size 9mm [FIREARM REVIEW]
Beretta has a reputation for making fine hammer-fired DA/SA pistols, like the PX4 Storm, the battlefield-tested M9, and the full-size 92 series. The new for 2017 Beretta APX design is a major departure from these other pistols. The APX is their first striker-fired full-sized gun that uses a system where the breech is locked…
Trunk Guns: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I've been at this a while. I can remember when a box of .45ACP retailed for less than 10 bucks. I've seen people pay $150.00 for a new SKS out of the crate and a box of ammo and get change back. I remember when GLOCK was a new player in the market and the…
Carrying a Reload: Concealability vs. Accessibility
Many concealed carriers don’t bother packing a reload for their handgun. Statistically it is exceedingly rare for a citizen to reload in a use-of-force situation so there is an argument for not bothering with a reload at all. However, I believe there is a convincing argument for being prepared for even the outliers. Personally, I…
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Walther CCP: The Other Single Stack 9mm Option [FIREARM REVIEW]
I have never been a Walther guy, quite honestly. Their handguns do not pique my interest for some reason, even though I reside in the same state as their US headquarters. That is, until I tried the Walther CCP on a whim at the local indoor range, and then bought one. What I really like…
Never Give Warnings Or Fire Warning Shots: Just Shoot The Threat
If you've never seen the Sergio Leone film "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," one of the characters admonishes a would-be assassin "When you have to shoot, shoot; don't talk" after having dispatched him. Something like that exact sentiment is why warning shots, verbal warnings and other attempts to dissuade a violent attacker are…
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CZ P-10 Compact 9mm [FIREARM REVIEW]
Recently I reviewed the fine classic CZ 75B and now I want to follow-up with the new for 2017 CZ P-10 Compact. CZ-USA has taken quite a while to bring to the market and manufacture this new P-10, but they want to continue their fine reputation for offering high-quality products. Some have not heard of…
New Website Offers Dynamic Approach to Self-Defense
With USA Carry, we've done our best to bring you practical advice for training, tactics, and self-defense with your CCW along with the most up-to-date legal and political information about your Second Amendment rights. However, we've become aware that a lot of folks need information about self-defense and personal protection without firearms. Maybe they can't…
Sight Radius, Accuracy, & Precision in Defensive Shooting?
There seems to be some misinformation, hearsay, misinterpretation, and a lot of misunderstanding about sight radius and its relationship to accuracy and precision. So I want to define the terms, explore them, and draw some conclusions based on my opinions about these three factors for defensive shooting. Understand that this is not pure scientific research…
NRA Basic Pistol or Hunter’s Safety: Which To Take For Concealed Carry Training?
There are a lot of different courses to take that will satisfy requirements for a concealed carry permit, the two most popular and therefore easily found and taken are NRA Basic Pistol and the typical hunter's safety course. Most states that require training accept accredited hunter's safety courses, after all. Which to take? Well, that…