Concealed Carry

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  • DefendRounds Later

    Staccato C2 and Holosun 507COMP 1000 Rounds Later

    The Staccato C2 has reached the 1000 round milestone. While it had a rocky start with an unfortunate repair, it’s proving to be a defensive carry power house for avid pistoleros.

    7 min
  • DefendGuide

    Tinkering with the Defensive Pistol

    Enthusiasts and aficionados know certain modifications improve the effectiveness of defensive pistols, However the same modifications may present challenges for the defense team in the legal battles that follow a justified self defense incident.

    12 min
  • DefendAfter Action Report

    KR Training Top 10 Drills Level 2

    KR Training’s level 2 Top 10 Drills class featured drills used by Eric Wise of Cornerstone Performance and Andy Stanford of SureFire. It also included some bonus drills.

    8 min
  • DefendAfter Action Report

    KR Training Top 10 Drills Again

    Not only are live fire drills fun, they are also great for diagnosis and proficiency measurement. These are a few reasons why I’m a big fan of KR Training’s Top 10 Drills course and why I attend it every chance…

    13 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Reducing My Manuals of Arms

    Would the simplicity of having a common manual of arms among different tools make achieving marksmanship performance goals this year easier? I suspect it would. Now which manual of arms path should I take?

    6 min
  • DefendGuide

    The Reality of the First Handgun

    Picking your first defensive handgun? Budget, purpose, and know-how steer the choice. Unsure where to begin? Start with what cops use for proven options. Get trained—safety’s non-negotiable. Read on to avoid a costly, fatal mistake.

    8 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Should You Carry a Defensive Pistol?

    Carrying a defensive pistol is a very personal choice. There are compelling reasons to do so, but also not to. There are ethical, legal, and competence considerations and implications worth contemplating from time to time.

    5 min
  • DefendGuide

    A Guide to Becoming a Rangemaster Certified Instructor

    Thinking about becoming a Rangemaster certified instructor? Here’s how to prepare for the first course, and what each level after it asks of you.

    10 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Revolvers for Self Defense

    Revolvers are fun and interesting to me. However, I never really considered them for defensive applications before with the exception of defense against wildlife, but that’s changed recently. Here are my thoughts on a wheelgun’s use cases and limitations.

    10 min
  • CompeteReview

    Red Balloon Industries Grand Camo OWB Holster

    Readers have asked for my opinion on Red Balloon Industries holsters and I was unable to provide one because I had zero first hand experience with any of their products. That’s in the past now since I got my hands…

    7 min
  • DefendReview

    JM Custom Kydex IWB 3 Holster

    Looking for a high-quality inside-the-waistband custom holster that won’t break the bank and will ship quickly? The JM Custom Kydex IWB 3 may very well fit the bill.

    5 min
  • DefendGuide

    So You Bought a Handgun for Personal Protection, Now What?

    Owning a handgun for personal protection doesn’t mean one is adequately prepared to use it for that purpose. Just like owning a car doesn’t mean one is ready to start driving it. There is some learning and skill development that…

    9 min