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Best Pocket Pistols for Deep Concealment (2026)

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In recent months I’ve dived headfirst into pocket pistols and have attempted to find what works best from small guns.

Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 21: Reviewing the Greatest Production Folder of All Time

Best Folding Knives (2026): EDC, Tactical & Premium

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We’re gun people, but if we gun people are anything, we’re also knife people. And if there’s any tool that virtually every one of us is carrying, it’s a folding knife.

Safariland Liberator HP2 - The Best Earpro You Can Buy

Best Shooting Ear Protection (2026): Muffs & Earbuds

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Three sets of electronic ear muffs, one set of electronic ear buds and one set of custom molded ear plugs demonstrate how much hearing protection has improved in a short time and why you should consider one of my top five modern ways to protect your hearing.

Gear Review: Gun Holster Belt and Project Stealth Holsters from 1791 GunLeather

Best Gun Belts (2026): EDC Carry & Battle Belts Tested

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I’m talking about a true gun belt — one designed to bear the weight primarily of a handgun but also of the other gear we might strap, lash or loop onto a belt. With that, here are my top five everyday carry belts.

Taurus 22tuc micro compact 22lr pistol.

Taurus 22TUC: The Gun You’ll Actually Carry? — NRA 2026

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Taurus USA is leaning all the way into that idea with the new Taurus 22TUC, a micro-compact .22 LR built around one simple goal: Make it so easy to carry that you actually do.

Best RMSc Red Dots (2026): Shield, Holosun 407K, C&H Max

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Micro pistols got good, and then they got optics cuts, and then everybody discovered that “optics ready” means about six different things. The RMSc footprint is the one you see on a lot of slim carry guns, and the best RMSc red dot for you depends less on brand loyalty than on how big a [...]

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Top 5 CA Compliant Handguns

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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

Close up of left- and right-handed pistols in a shooter's hands at the range.

Laugo Arms Alien Remus Pistol: Now for Lefties — SHOT Show 2026

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The Laugo Arms Alien Remus compresses the Alien platform’s competition‑focused engineering into a package intended for concealed carry, without abandoning precision or durability.

Reloading the Revolver

Best Ankle Carry Handguns (2026): Revolvers & Pistols

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Anyone looking for a small, light handgun for less-conventional types of carry, there’s something on this list that will suit their needs inside any budget.

Best Concealed Carry Holsters (2026): IWB, OWB, Ankle & Off-Body

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There are a ton of different holster materials to choose from ranging from leather to Kydex to hybrids to nylon. What do you need to know before investing anywhere from twenty bucks to a couple of hundred dollars into what amounts to belt real estate for your handgun? Turns out there’s more than you might think to choosing a holster.