I have penned a few articles in various places denouncing the concept of a “carry rotation” which involves switching carry guns on a daily basis. Such a practice diminishes proficiency as switching between platforms for no other purpose than the variety detracts from familiarization with your defensive tool. With that said, most concealed carriers need... Continue Reading →
The handgun remains the primary defensive firearm for the civilian invested in personal protection. A dedicated defensive long gun, or several, belong in the arsenal, but the handgun is the tool that provides the most immediate access and fastest deployment in the face of an emergency. Even for home defense, where a staged long gun... Continue Reading →
You really need to practice your draw stroke, from concealment, and do it often. It is, perhaps, the most essential skill related to the defensive handgun. However, there are a number of variations on this draw stroke, and I am referring here only to the draw from a single carry mode. Even if you wear... Continue Reading →
I wrote a review some time ago on the Crossbreed Modular Belly Band, which I bought for use with my Ruger LCR. I use a belly band almost exclusively as my deep concealment option as I have found it the best way to carry under tucked-in clothing, or while wearing gym cloths. I found that... Continue Reading →
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