Concealed Carry/EDC

There’s probably no more basic accessory for the concealed carry of a handgun than an inside-the-waistband holster. And, while there are some objective qualifications for any holster – such as stability, security and safety – we can expect some subjectivity, especially when it comes to fit and comfort.

Concealed Carrie makes a line of totes, clutches, satchels, and briefcases. Carrie also makes wallets, universal holsters, and accessories geared towards concealed carry, mostly targeting the female consumer.

Tactical pens have made it into my other top five lists as additions to everyday carry gear or less-lethal self-defense tools. They are a favorite tool of mine and the one I try to persuade everyone to carry.

“It’s scary as shit, and I hope nobody else has to go through it,” said Tim Young. “That level of fear and that level of helplessness that you feel, it doesn’t compare to anything else I’ve felt in my life.”

These are tiny guns with sub-3-inch barrels and short, flat grips. Springfield’s 911 pistols weigh less than 13 ounces unloaded, with the magazines — no small feat for an all-metal .380 build.

Not only are the new Aegis Elite 1911s cut for mini red dot sights, these guns come with Vortex optics installed from the factory.

The P365 is a hybrid subcompact that fits inside a single-stack package that holds an industry-leading 10+1 capacity of 9mm Luger.

With 2017 now in our rearview, I’d like to briefly look back on the “best of times” from 2017. What I consider to be some of the best new handguns brought to market last year.

In my neck of the woods, we just enjoyed a night where the temperature reached 15 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. This wasn’t with wind chill or the “real feel” or “feels like” temperature. It was the actual temperature.