I have been outspoken in my opposition to the so-called “carry rotation” that a lot of concealed carriers seem to utilize. Now, most people probably need at least two different guns to stay armed at most times; if subscribing to “carry enough gun,” then you might have a full-size or compact auto of some kind,... Continue Reading →
For decades the mantra was “you need to dress around the gun.” Of course, most people who dressed around a gun had the luxury of being retired, or in a profession that allowed them to dress like a hobo, wearing the shoot-me-first vest, for example. But in this day and age of modern concealment gear,... Continue Reading →
I tend to shy away from making recommendations unless directly asked as the number of good guns now on the market is legion, and the personal preferences of all individuals has no limit. However, if pressed to answer, I have a surprisingly short list of top recommendations, despite the great deal of available gear. My... Continue Reading →
This is going to ruffle some feathers, but please consider the following carefully. My reservations regarding small pocket autos chambered in 380 acp has never been due to the cartridge, but to the platform itself, and how they perform in the intended role for deep concealment or backup, carried in alternate concealment modes. Are tiny... Continue Reading →
Our world has changed considerably. Gone are the days that even the average concealed carrier presumes that the only threat possible will be within a few feet in a parking lot or dark ally. The majority of defensive gun uses still do happen within, typically, the length of a car or closer. However, there are... Continue Reading →
I started utilizing belly band solutions for deep concealment carry many years ago. The primary role of the belly band was to conceal a small handgun under tucked shirts. During Covid, I also began utilizing belly bands to carry while wearing sweatpants and draw string shorts, as that bizarre era ushered in my full embracement... Continue Reading →
Ankle carry blows for carrying your only gun under most circumstances, although, while seated, it can work quite well. Otherwise, I don’t like it for carrying my primary on-person firearm. Years ago, I often ankle carried to accommodate deep concealment needs while in non-permissive dress, such as wearing a suit. I no longer bother with... Continue Reading →
What are guns like the Ruger LCP Max and Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 for? The obvious answer, historically, has been as pocket guns. The J Frame and equivalent revolvers are still favored by many serious pocket carriers, as the shape of the revolver lends best to drawing from the pocket and the rounded profile... Continue Reading →
Years ago, the comments on my articles in various places would be filled with the gleefully mediocre, chiming in about how defensive gun use is typically “3 rounds, 3 yards, 3 seconds,” and that usual such nonsense. This is less common now. It seems that our rapidly deteriorated world has become obvious to even the... Continue Reading →
As the world devolves into violence, and there is certainly an increase in violence over the past several years on the streets of the United States thanks to soft-on-crime political stupidity, the prepared citizen should focus on the tools and skills that matter most. I have been one of the more vocal trainers and writers... Continue Reading →
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