Concealed Carry Archives

Ruger Releases ‘Pro’ Versions of the Security 9 Series, No Manual Safety

BY Max Slowik Published: November 27, 2019 { 4 comments }

With the new Security 9 Pro series, Ruger’s dropping the manual safety feature and instead going with … nothing at all.

HELLCAT vs. Racegun

BY True Pearce Published: November 24, 2019 { 18 comments }

The author uses the Springfield Armory HELLCAT in a competition against a custom 2011 pistol.

80 Percent Arms Announces Modular Glock-Pattern Frames, Pistol Kits for 2020

BY Max Slowik Published: November 19, 2019 { 1 comment }

At-home gunsmithing firm 80 Percent Arms just announced a newly designed Glock-pattern 80 percent pistol system with a modular frame.

Float the Dot. Shoot the Shot.

BY Administrator Published: November 19, 2019 { 0 comments }

There is one mantra that I heard over and over during my week-long instructor-training course: Float the dot. Shoot the shot.

Kimber Teasing Models for 2020: Collectors’ Editions, Carry Guns and More

BY Max Slowik Published: November 14, 2019 { 1 comment }

Kimber America is showing off their expanded 2020 catalog with new and updated models for everyday carry, collecting and sport shooting.

Worth Its Weight: How Much Is Enough?

BY Administrator Published: November 12, 2019 { 1 comment }

I’m not talking about solid silver projectiles. I’m talking about spending on your ammunition like your life depends on it.

Testing Self-Defense Handgun Ammunition: Federal Premium’s Syntech Defense and Train + Protect

BY Brian McCombie Published: November 9, 2019 { 3 comments }

I had the chance to do some testing recently with two new self-defense rounds made by Federal Premium Ammunition: Syntech Defense in 9mm and .45 Auto; and, Train + Protect, also in 9MM and .45 Auto.

Pick Your Position: How You Carry Matters

BY Administrator Published: November 4, 2019 { 8 comments }

Here’s the thing: Far too few gun owners put serious consideration into how, physically and positionally, they carry

2 Minute Review – SIG’s P365 15 Round Mag

BY True Pearce Published: November 2, 2019 { 1 comment }

Short, fast, and dirty two-minute video review of the Sig Sauer P365 and P365XL 15 round magazine.

Here’s Why You Need More than One Handgun

BY Administrator Published: October 29, 2019 { 7 comments }

Editor’s Note: The following is a syndicated article by author Eve Flanigan that first appeared in USCCA’s Concealed Carry Magazine Volume 15, Issue 5, July 2018 under the title, “Pistols & Potato Chips: You Can’t Have Just One.” Many people who are new to concealed carry take what feels like the big step of purchasing their [...]