CARRY OPTIONS

Like any of us who carry a firearm for whatever reason, I need holsters. And like most of us who live the concealed carry lifestyle, I’m not a big-shot...

For some running-and-gunning drills, I wear gloves and kneepads, which keep me out of trouble. I wear Bolle Sentinel Platinum eye protection and Ironclad...

I learned that Rippy himself had been involved in three fatal line-of-duty shootings during his own 32 years of service, first as a municipal police officer...

I started carrying a 1911 Colt .45 auto in uniform in the early ‘70s, in a time and place where it was uncommon. I heard other cops mutter, “He’s a...

Mainstream leather companies provide a wide selection of products, from holsters to slings, cartridge carriers, and more. There are occasions when the...

I’m saying you can carry a larger gun concealed — every day even. To be clear, I’m not talking about one more powerful or in a larger caliber

The folks at Nighthawk Custom coined the phrase, “One gun, one gunsmith” to capture their manufacturing philosophy. It means what it says.

No manufacturer is immune from a faulty product. If they were, there would be no reason for the “customer service department.” All the ballistic tools...

Shooting stance is a topic I try not to get too dogmatic about it. In formal bullseye shooting, there is plenty of time to settle in a solid stance. In a...

When it comes to carrying a concealed firearm, there are 10 specific rules everyone should follow.

It seems all the “cool kids” are carrying concealed in the appendix position these days. So, is it a “tacti-cool” fad or a responsible and effective...

What was your first concealed carry gun? Tom McHale, Ashley McGee, and Nic Lenze discuss where they started, what they carry now, and how clueless husbands...

Most concealed carry options don’t always work for heavyweights. So what does work for big boys?

The brand of snubby you carry may be less important than its configuration. You want to have a gun that is built and shaped for your particular needs.

Choosing the right pocket holster for effective — and safe — carry.

Winter months in the Pacific Northwest, upper Midwest and in the far Northeast are for concealed carry, and for that purpose, most people I know have more...

With a smaller footprint than traditional IWB offerings, the Safariland Schema is an optics-ready minimalist holster designed for subcompact firearms.

I limited my search for solutions to Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters given a shorts and t-shirt concealment requirement, and the field quickly narrowed...

We must remember every suspect we close with has access to a pistol — ours.

The bad guy who attacks is the one who acts. The good guy who is the intended victim is the one who has to react. Action beats reaction. It’s pretty...

The Tuck & Carry Runners from Alexo Athletica feature a patent-pending double-pocket carry system that allows you to conceal and carry safely whether...

What about .22s as carry guns? I’m not talking about them as backup or last-ditch firearms but as primary personal defense weapons. The short answer is...

The fundamentals of responding to a threat are Move, Communicate, Use Cover, Shoot — if necessary — and Think. “Move” is first for multiple reasons....

It has been my great privilege recently to meet a true gunfighter. Robert “RJ” Thomas is one of the original Navy SEALs. He found himself in a gunfight...

While next weekend will see me attending the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas (well, actually Irving), Texas, a live face-to-face event for the...

You’ve won the gunfight. Now come the court fights… in criminal court, in civil court, and in the court of public opinion. Current cop, retired cop, or...

Here’s a look at 10 of some of the best new red dots for carry guns on the market.

On April 11, 2021, Kim Potter of the Brooklyn Center, MN Police Department was on patrol with a new officer she was training. Field training officer (FTO)...

Carrying a gun is a chore. It’s uncomfortable and intrusive — a burden even. For us bigger guys there’s a whole new set of challenges to overcome though.

This week on EDC Explained, Nic Lenze shows you some of his favorite watches. They may not be a crucial part of everyday carry but boy are they cool!