We all have an EDC or Everyday Carry, the collection of items we carry with us on a regular basis. Even average people who don’t think about self-protection carry many of the same things every day: wallet, keys, cell phone, etc. It’s the stuff that lets us live our lives away from home, things...
Carrying a concealed gun every day requires a particular set of gear. Concealed carry is different from just owning a gun. It’s like the difference between owning a car that sits covered up in your garage except to drive it on nice days versus the car you drive to work and back, school and...
We shot the Savage Stance. And we liked it. But how does it (single) stack up to the competition? Several years ago, the concealed carry market went from a handful of offerings by some traditional handgun makers to a packed lineup from both old-schoolers and newbies alike. The newbies weren’t necessarily new to...
Responsible gun owners never stop learning. Improve your skills with continuous education. Colonel Jeff Cooper, the founder of Gunsite Academy in Arizona, famously said that owning a gun doesn’t make you able to defend yourself any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician. While he wasn’t downplaying the significance of that...
A clean gun is essential. But how often do you need to clean it? Certain questions in the gun world get asked all the time, especially by new gun owners. For example, what gun should I get? Should I carry with one in the chamber? What is the best holster? (This one is...
How do you travel with a gun? What are the rules? How do you protect yourself while traveling? Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking the train, the rules are different about what you can and cannot do. Let’s break them down one by one, so you’ll be prepared. Road Trip! Driving cross-country isn’t...
