Month: August 2021

Carrying a gun outdoors

Carrying a Gun Outdoors: Holster Options & Set-Up

How do you legally and safely carry a self-protection gun in the great outdoors?   Carrying a gun outdoors while hiking, backpacking, fishing, and doing other activities can be a challenge, but it’s doable. Predators — both the animal and people type — look for vulnerable people and the right time to strike. They commonly …

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The Glock 43X – Concealed Carry Perfection

Does Glock’s “Perfection” claim carry over to the 43X? Quite possibly.   The Glock 43X and Glock 48 series pistols were an interesting departure for Glock. These larger-than-average single-stack 9mms gave shooters thin but easy handling weapons. While the Glock 43 and Glock 42 gave shooters pocket pistols, the Glock 43X and Glock 48 gave …

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Beretta APX Pistol

Beretta APX: Beretta’s First Striker-Fired Pistol

How well did steel- and hammer-focused Beretta adapt to the polymer striker market?   Beretta is a legend in firearms manufacturing, from shotguns to handguns, but the all-new Beretta APX is their first striker-fired pistol. They are known for their high-quality side-by-side, over-and-under, and semi-automatic shotguns, the military contract-winning M9, and numerous double-action pistols. But …

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Using Cover and Concealment Effectively

How to identify, hide behind, and shoot from barriers.   If you’re ever in a gunfight – and we sincerely hope that never happens, but we also hope you’re prepared if it ever does – you will need to get off the X and find cover or concealment. It’s a valuable life-saving skill that can …

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