Archive for concealed carry

Opening Up To Off-Body Carry

In the old days, off-body carry entailed rudimentary “fanny packs” for handguns and firearm-specific cases for rifles and shotguns. Today, a wide variety of discreet cases make off-body carry a whole new proposition.

November 25, 2013

Opening Up to Off-Body Carry

In the old days, off-body carry entailed rudimentary “fanny packs” for handguns and firearm-specific cases for rifles and shotguns. Today, a wide variety of discreet cases make off-body carry a whole new proposition.

November 10, 2013

Store Changes its Tune

It’s hard to not believe the truth, especially the truth that legally carried concealed firearms prevent and stop crime.

October 16, 2013

Older Texans Preparing

Over the past few years, Texans in their 50s and above have applied for more concealed-handgun permits than their younger counterparts.

September 17, 2013

Six Carry Guns for Women

Expert firearm trainer Tom Marx tells you why these half-dozen guns made his list.

July 31, 2013

Off-Body Carry Methods For Women

There are a number of choices for women when it comes to carrying a gun and all kinds of reasons for them. But one size does not fit all.

July 09, 2013

Taurus Model 85 Protector Polymer

We’re all used to seeing semi-auto pistols made partly of polymer, but the use of advanced plastics in a revolver frame is a relatively new idea. Taurus is one company that blends the high-tech with the traditional in its Protector Polymer.

June 24, 2013

Concealed Carrie

Leslie Deets recognized an opportunity when she saw it: unattractive handbags and awkward methods of on-body carry by women in her handgun training and concealed carry class. After rejecting these fashion faux pas, Deets, who has a background in interior design, responded by creating her own line of concealed carry handbags that are more consistent with the high-end designer bags women prefer. Whether it's the satchel style, tote or even a computer bag, with Deets' Concealed Carrie line, women who carry can now invest in the quality leather and contemporary design of other well-known brands, filling a long-existing gap in the market.

May 04, 2013

Galco Matrix Line

In addition to holsters, belts and magazine pouches in leather, Galco offers innovative and affordable non-leather options for firearms and accessories.

April 12, 2013

Honing the Concealed-Carry Mindset

Carrying a gun for self-defense requires the proper mindset.

October 10, 2012

Carry Vests

For years, gunwriters have been emphatic in their opinion that vests used by concealed-gun carriers practically scream "gun." But I’m not so certain. Sure, tactical vests are unneeded in almost every situation that doesn’t require kicking down a door, but that doesn’t mean that all vests are bad for carry advocates.

September 28, 2012

Concealed Carry: Pocket Holsters

Don’t want to carry a bulky handgun for self-defense? Try a pocket gun.

August 28, 2012

Firearm Traveler’s Guide

As someone who prefers to carry a concealed handgun everywhere I go, I spend a lot of time researching the laws of the various states in which I travel. There are websites that have compiled the laws that regulate concealed carry by state, which are a fairly good place to start. However, I’m always unsure of how up-to-date these websites really are, especially as I have often found mistakes listed.

April 18, 2012