In my monthly column in this issue, I let you know about getting more involved with our election and campaign activities. I want to make sure you have every opportunity to help ensure success come Election Day on Nov. 8. Now, let’s talk about some of the key races. Starting …

Combining accuracy and speed, Gunsite course curricula teach students to present their handgun from the holster and make multiple hits on target within 1.5 seconds. We refer to the draw stroke as the presentation at Gunsite. It’s a better explanation than simply “drawing” the pistol, because it describes the act of presenting …

Off-body carry can be a convenient way to carry a defensive firearm with you everyday. However, it does come with some drawbacks, as it places your firearm outside of your direct control. In addition to this, purses and other bags attract purse snatchers, and having a firearm in your bag …

Armed Citizen® Today A pedestrian in Austin, Texas, acted in defense of another when an armed man allegedly burglarized them at gunpoint on June 14, 2022. The two were walking through an outdoor shopping center parking lot just after 4 p.m. that Tuesday afternoon, when a 17-year-old approached them from …

Safariland is coming out with a new line of holsters that are specifically designed for the concealed carry market. This new EDC (everyday carry) lineup follows the company’s success with retention holsters that are popular with law enforcement agencies and militaries around the world. Now Safariland is using that expertise to …

Smith & Wesson announced that the company will be absorbing manufacturing costs associated with its Shield Plus pistol by $100 to $150, bringing the price down for consumers who are looking to purchase their next concealed-carry gun. In American Rifleman’s April 2021 review of the M&P Shield Plus, MSRP was listed at $553. …

Many may remember the landmark Supreme Court case that did push in the direction of what the Second Amendment clearly states, though fell short of truly upholding it, which was brought by Dick Heller.  Well, Heller has now won another big case in Washington, DC. JD Heyes has the story. …

I’m not going to lie; when I saw the press release from Smith & Wesson about its new CSX pistol, I was skeptical. At a time when the polymer-frame, striker-fired, micro-9 mm double-stack pistol was conquering the landscape, Smith & Wesson launched the CSX, a metal-frame, single-action-only handgun. Heck, even trying to describe …

Viridian Weapon Technologies has begun shipping their E-Series Green Laser Sights that are fully compatible with the Taurus GX4XL, the second iteration of the Taurus GX4 family of pistols. Viridian Weapon Technologies E-Series Laser Sights are a mainstay among the American shooting and defensive minded public and are a popular accessory …

More and more concealed carry pistols are hitting the market “optics-ready.” Some people buy a new gun, some convert their old slide and others look for a pistol with a red-dot sight installed at time of purchase. Is this just a trend or truly beneficial for the shooter? When shooting …