When analyzing the role of the small, deep concealment gun I consider it a tool that is a last resort in forcing a “break in contact” with the criminal entity. I have heard Claude Werner use this term when he refers to the mission of the armed citizen, which is to “force a break in... Continue Reading →
Most people who use a snub revolver as a deep concealment option probably consider it primarily a pocket or ankle gun. Snubs do such alternate carry better than anything else, in my opinion. However, for quite a few years now I have accomplished most of my deep concealment by using a belly band (I now... Continue Reading →
I have used a speed strip to provide a reload for my snub revolver most of the time I have spent carrying it. The speed strip is easy to conceal, like the snub itself, thus making it the feasible carry companion. Still, I have worked with all manner of speedloaders over the years, and have... Continue Reading →
So, with the advent of the Ruger LCP Max, a tiny pocket pistol that holds 10 rounds of 380 ACP in the flush-fit magazine, the snub revolver must certainly be dead now, right? This is not a new argument. The older generation of polymer 380 pocket pistols, such as the original Ruger LCP, the Smith... Continue Reading →
The defensive firearms community has paid some lip service to the “run to the store gun” or “grab a gallon of milk gun” gun, but the issue I take with that is going to such places is by no means low on the risk profile. There is a reason that gas stations are called “stop... Continue Reading →
I am entirely in favor of carrying as much gun as possible. A man should carry a real fighting pistol, just dress around the gun, etc… However, when someone tells me that he or she only owns and carries full-size pistols, there are two possible conclusions: first, this individual might literally have no professional or... Continue Reading →
Here are several advantages that a small-frame revolver holds over an autoloader for deep concealment: Due to the shape of the rounded grip profile, a revolver that rides close to the belt line for maximum concealment offers a better grip than does an autoloader. The front strap of an auto rides directly on top of,... Continue Reading →
The guns we choose to carry have a great deal to do with personal opinion and preference, similar to the cars we drive. However, also similar to the cars we drive, there is the element of practicality. A guy who spends 99% of his time just driving to and from work in an urban commute... Continue Reading →
My hunt for concealment solutions never ends. I find deep concealment solutions particularly difficult to formulate, as most people probably do. For the past several years my deep concealment solution has revolved around a Ruger LCR revolver in some kind of belly band. Typical bands can be problematic, and the newer generation of belly bands... Continue Reading →
Ever since I wrote an article on the revolver speed strip reload for USA Carry several years ago I have received many questions about it. Therefore, I will attempt to offer a much more thorough overview of this technique here. I use the "four-round speed strip reload" method which utilizes only four rounds in a... Continue Reading →
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