Despite the efforts of several firearms historians over the past 30-plus years, some questions concerning the Fenian Needham Conversion Rifle’s origins, its development, its use and its effectiveness, are still with us. These questions have remained unanswered, or only partially so, such as: Why are most of these Needham conversion rifles Bridesburgs? How …

Firearm: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS (MSRP: $745) We’ve returned to the Glock G19 Gen5 MOS pistol as a testament to its ubiquity and robust aftermarket support. As we’ve mentioned in previous episodes, when it comes to a concealed-carry handgun, the G19 represents a good balance of being easy to conceal and not …

When people think of founding fathers, they usually think of men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, among many.  However, those who actually laid the foundations of what we call these united States of America were some of the Reformers such as John Calvin, John Knox, Martin Luther, …

One of the key questions in the debate over the Second Amendment is: “What can you do to defend yourself, your family and your property when your government neglects to do so?” A perfect example can be found back in 1870, the year before the founding of the National Rifle …

There was a time when revolvers were the kings of daily carry, and for the real pros—those who packed day in and day out—a compact, six-shot revolver with a 3-inch barrel was the sine qua non of defensive tools. So much so that it was the standard issue of the FBI before …

Armed Citizen® Today A resident of an Antioch, Calif., home defended himself when an armed intruder broke in on May 20, 2022. It happened sometime after 3 a.m. that early Friday morning, when an intruder broke into the apartment, startling the 29-year-old resident. Fearing for his safety, the resident then …

It’s been said that timing is everything. From comedy to stunts to finding the love of your life, it’s all about the right place and time. Such was the case when the We the People Holsters Optic Cut OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster arrived on my doorstep the day before I was …

A Walnut, Calif., resident acted in self-defense when he encountered a suspected burglar in his home on May 20, 2022. The 27-year-old resident was inside his home that Friday night when he heard footsteps around 4 a.m. Arming himself with a firearm, the resident then searched the home looking for …

Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro (MSRP: $634) We’ve covered the Hellcat Pro from Springfield Armory previously, and are returning to this pistol as it represents an excellent bridge between compact-size handguns like the Glock G19 and ultra-compact double stacks like the SIG Sauer P365. The Hellcat Pro offers a full, three-finger grip …

There has always been a tight relationship between one’s garments, belt and holster for carrying a defensive firearm comfortably and successfully. Traditionally speaking, the carrying of a concealed handgun on the waistline has required some type of garment with the ability to hold an actual belt to support the concealment …