If you live in the Golden State, you’re aware that there are significant limitations on which firearms you’re legally allowed to possess. That means Californians interested in exercising their Second Amendment rights must pick and choose from a CA-compliant roster of handguns
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Self-Defense: Stun Guns vs. Pepper Spray Handguns
Published: September 13, 2025 { 0 comments }Two of the most popular less-lethal options for self defense: pepper spray handguns and stun gun
Best Micro-Compact 9mms for Concealed Carry (2025)
Published: September 9, 2025 { 0 comments }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 [...]
Best .380 ACP Pistols For Concealed Carry And Home Defense (2025)
Published: August 20, 2025 { 0 comments }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 [...]
2025 Top Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters
Published: August 17, 2025 { 11 comments }These handguns aren’t just “lefty-friendly”; they’re designed to let you run the gun efficiently, confidently, and without compromise.
Cool Carry Gun: Should You Customize It?
Published: August 1, 2025 { 23 comments }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 – The Perfect Summer Carry Solution
Published: July 27, 2025 { 0 comments }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 [...]
Thoughts on Carry Rotations
Published: July 20, 2025 { 26 comments }Let’s discuss carry rotations, the pros, their cons, and the best way to establish one.
22 LR: Self-Defense Round or Not
Published: June 14, 2025 { 13 comments }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.
AAR: MAG-40, Armed Citizen’s Education
Published: May 18, 2025 { 1 comment }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.









