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Self-Defense: Stun Guns vs. Pepper Spray Handguns

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Two of the most popular less-lethal options for self defense: pepper spray handguns and stun gun

glock with iron sights

Best Micro-Compact 9mms for Concealed Carry (2025)

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Estimated reading time: 9 minutes If you carry every day, 2025 is your lucky year. Micro-compact 9mm pistols have matured from hot new idea to proven fighting tools, and the latest crop is running higher capacity, better triggers, cleaner optics cuts, and real-world reliability. I have lived with these guns on the belt, in the [...]

P365XL with Sig Romeo X

Best .380 ACP Pistols For Concealed Carry And Home Defense (2025)

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Estimated reading time: 9 minutes In 2025, the .380 ACP pistol is still the sweet spot for shooters who want deep concealment, controllable recoil, and enough punch to matter. Is it the only answer for concealed carry or a nightstand? No. But if you want a lightweight gun you will actually carry all day, or [...]

Echelon 4.5F Comp

2025 Top Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters

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These handguns aren’t just “lefty-friendly”; they’re designed to let you run the gun efficiently, confidently, and without compromise.

customizing a glock

Cool Carry Gun: Should You Customize It?

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Learn about the pros and cons of customizing your concealed carry gun and the options available to make it your own.

Arrowhead Tactical Carrier Shorts Mk.II (2)

Arrowhead Tactical Carrier Shorts Mk.II – The Perfect Summer Carry Solution

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I’m stepping in front of the lens to talk about a piece of gear that’s completely changed how I approach concealed carry in the summer…the Arrowhead Tactical Carrier Shorts Mk.II. If you’re like me and want to carry every day but dread the idea of wearing pants when it’s over 100°F, these shorts might be [...]

Three very different pistols that make up a carry rotation

Thoughts on Carry Rotations

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Let’s discuss carry rotations, the pros, their cons, and the best way to establish one.

bond arms stinger 22 lr

22 LR: Self-Defense Round or Not

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The question of whether 22 LR is a good idea for self-defense used has more than one answer. Let’s break it down one piece at a time.

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AAR: MAG-40, Armed Citizen’s Education

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On the MAG website, MAG-40 is rightly described as an immersion class. When you take MAG-40 it’s like drinking from a fire hose—information comes at you nonstop and it’s impossible to hold onto it all.

Sig 1911-X, An Unfair Torture Test?

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Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many people believe that the 1911 is one of the best handguns ever made. With renewed interest in the 1911 caused by the explosion of 2011s, different calibers, and optics choices, Sig Sauer’s 1911-X lineup has entered the chat. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a [...]