The Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 is not just another striker-fired 9mm trying to chase the usual names. After range time, carry time, and real instructor use, this pistol proved flat-shooting, reliable, optics-ready, and good enough to make a longtime Glock carrier reach for something else.
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This Tiny .380 Might Be California’s Best Carry Gun
Published: March 8, 2026 { 7 comments }The Ruger LCP Max takes the old pocket .380 formula and finally makes it feel modern. For California buyers especially, this little pistol delivers real sights, real capacity, real concealability, and a price tag that makes it awfully hard to dismiss.
The Smith and Wesson 642 UC Ultimate Carry
Published: June 14, 2025 { 18 comments }Smith and Wesson’s 642 UC Ultimate Carry gives you a lightweight revolver that conceals easily with desired enhancements.
California Legal CCW Guns – Glock vs. SIG. vs S&W
Published: March 23, 2025 { 4 comments }Due to our laws, we have a limited selection of what we can buy here in California.
The California “Roster” and Why You Should Care
Published: February 23, 2025 { 3 comments }The “Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale” designates what specific brands, models, even finishes can be sold in our state.
The California Sig P365…Opening a Door to Concealed Carriers
Published: January 12, 2025 { 3 comments }What you’ll notice right off the get-go is the California model looks pretty much like any other P365 with some minor tweaks.
Non AR or AK Options for Modern Sporting Rifle Shooters in California (Part III)
Published: October 23, 2024 { 2 comments }Many gun owners in California want an option for a defensive long gun. AR or AK platforms cause a lot of drama though. If the assault weapon bans touch it, many want to steer clear.
California’s Assault Weapons Laws…PART II – Building An AR In California
Published: October 12, 2024 { 4 comments }Building an AR is a great way to learn more about the platform, and move from a casual enthusiast to a more informed and invested member of the gun community.
AR-15s For California Residents: Pt 1
Published: October 6, 2024 { 11 comments }The AR-15 and its many versions are considered “America’s Rifle” for a reason. (Although the true meaning of the abbreviation “AR” stands for “Armalite”, the initial company that built the platform.) It’s not only the civilian version of the weapon our troops carry into the field.
The Sig Sauer M18 Comes to California
Published: July 7, 2024 { 11 comments }California is seen by many as a great place to visit, vacation, and see the sights with its beaches, mountains, and parks. But for those in the Gun Rights community, it is seen as the worst-case scenario.










