The governors in Alabama, Indiana and Ohio signed constitutional carry measures into law this month. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, July 1, 2022 and June 12, 2022, respectively, residents who can legally own a firearm will be able to carry a concealed handgun—within their state of residence, while adhering to local, …

Fairfax, Va. – NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Gov. Eric Holcomb for signing House Bill 1296, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm without a permit from the state. “The government should not mandate that law-abiding citizens get permission before exercising their fundamental, constitutional right to …

Twenty-three states now have some form of constitutional carry. Last year, five states—Iowa, Montana, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah—each passed their own version of constitutional carry, expanding freedom throughout our nation.  Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed constitutional carry (H.B. 272) into law, making Alabama the 22nd state to get out …

Firearm: Savage Stance (MSRP: $479) The introduction of the Savage Stance handgun at the very end of 2021 was an interesting thing to watch. Some couldn’t help but call attention to other handguns they felt the Stance resembled. Others snickered at the single-stack design, whining that Savage was about a decade late …

Yesterday, the House voted 57-35 to pass Senate Bill 215, the constitutional carry bill. Then, it went back to the Senate for concurrence, and the Senate promptly voted 24-8 to concur. It will now go to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature. NRA thanks bill sponsor Senator Terry Johnson (R-14), Chairman …

Firearm: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS (MSRP: $745) We’re taking another look at the Glock G19 Gen5 MOS pistol today for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s Glock’s newest iteration of the compact G19 handgun that has been a concealed-carry staple for more than 30 years now. The Gen5 updates include a better …

Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready (MSRP: $595) We’re taking another look at the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus, Optics Ready pistol today, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it’s a well-made, dependable handgun that can be concealed easily without being so small it’s difficult to …

Firearm: Staccato C (MSRP: $1,899) Long known for pistols custom-built for competition, the firearm company formerly known as STI, now Staccato, has turned its attention to the concealed-carry market. Recognizing that the same formula that works so well in competition—robust pistols that work well under adverse circumstances—was also a recipe for …

After two years of opposition from Governor Holcomb’s administration and stonewalling by the Republican-controlled Senate and President Pro Tempore Rod Bray, Hoosier’s are demanding action on Lawful Carry legislation, also known as Constitutional Carry. Last year, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Liz Brown, refused to take up similar …

While working on an article about the rapid development of concealed carry defensive pistols, I was reading the life history of James Butler Hickok, known by most as Wild Bill Hickok. I also had occasion to shoot a couple of Taylor Firearms percussion conversion guns during that same period. I …