While automatics like the SIG P365 and Springfield Hellcat have established dominance in the concealed carry field, a strong love for revolvers still exists. The modern defensive revolver typically has a few common features. Most are small revolvers with sub-2-inch barrels. They often come in .38 Special and .357 Magnum and hold five shots....
Bond Arms Bullpup – A Really Small 8 Round 9mm
The Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is an innovative and unique design. The Bullpup is a small micro-frame semi-automatic 9mm handgun. It combines the classic look of a traditional semi-auto pistol with a unique bullpup design. Bond Arms is a gun company based in Granbury, Texas. Their high-quality derringer pistols are probably what they are...
Constitutional Carry – What You Need To Know
On July 1st, 2023, Florida joins the world of Constitutional Carry. This means the majority of states have now adopted Constitutional Carry. Twenty-six out of fifty isn’t bad. With that in mind, we are doing a deep dive into Constitutional Carry. While nerds like me follow these things closely, I realize not everyone does,...
How Competition Makes You A Better Concealed Carrier
One of the things I’m happy to see slowly disappear is the idea that competition shooting will get you ‘kilt in the streetz.’ More and more defensive-oriented shooters are embracing the idea of competition shooting to improve their defensive skills. I’m still a newb in competition myself, but I’ve come up with a few...
The Best New .22s in 2023
I love .22LR handguns and by extension, other rimfire handguns. The low price of ammo, low recoil, and how easy they are to suppress makes them a joy to shoot and shoot often. I have tons of rimfires 22s, and I’m always looking to add another to my collection. With that in mind, I’ve...
The Importance of Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry
As a firearms instructor, I cannot stress enough the importance of acting responsibly when you are carrying a firearm. Being able to act responsibly requires proper training, education, and situational awareness. You need to be aware of your surroundings and the potential threats that exist. This is where situational awareness comes into play. Situational...
