The Free Low-Light Challenge That Tests If You’re Really Ready for the Dark
Most concealed carriers have never tested their low-light readiness. This free 4-part challenge shows you exactly where you stand — and it starts today.
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Soldier Pushes Limits for Hard-Earned Skippy Badge
It was just before midnight as Private Ryan Doyle quietly prepared his gear for the final test to become a fully fledged rifleman. Clouds smothered what little light the stars could provide, so he watched his breath fog in the air through night optics as he waited. “I was more excited than anyt...
5.11 Rolls Out New Medical Scrubs for Healthcare Professionals
Ripstop, four-way stretch, and antimicrobial finishes are familiar territory for anyone who has worn 5.11 on duty. Now the company is putting all of it into scrubs. At the end of June, 5.11 launched a medical apparel line built for nurses and frontline healthcare staff, expanding a Professional S...
The Truth About Low Light: Free Webinar Aug 13
Free live webinar with Dan Brady on August 13. Why outdated gear and old doctrine set concealed carriers up to fail in low light shooting situations.
Handguns for Bear Defense: Will Any of Them Stop the Threat?
Ed. Note — In today’s article, the author examines the use of handguns for bear defense. As with any defensive article, examine all of the relevant data and laws before deciding on the best handgun for bear country — if any at all. Cynthia saw the bear as it rose, 10 feet away. She yelled R...
Front Line Friday #24: Off-Duty Carry Considerations
Platform selection for concealment, the holster and print-management realities that separate a workable off-duty setup from one that stays in a drawer, and the mindset differences that matter more than the hardware when an off-duty officer encounters a threat.
Owning a Gun Is Not Reasonable Suspicion: SAF Seeks Judgment Over School Truck Search
School officials searched 18-year-old Jack Harrington’s truck after learning he lawfully owned a handgun. They found nothing. SAF says gun ownership cannot erase Fourth Amendment protections.
My 3 Favorite Concealed-Carry Guns, After Years of Handgun Testing
There are tons of great concealed-carry pistols and revolvers. I’ve carried these three more than any others The post My 3 Favorite Concealed-Carry Guns, After Years of Handgun Testing appeared first on Outdoor Life.
New and Easy Resources For Concealed Carriers
In the last several months we've been methodically working on some significant redesign and user interface changes to ConcealedCarry.com. We've crossed the threshold of basically done with the project and…
Chiappa Introduces the M1-22 Bushranger Semi-Auto Rimfire for 2026
Chiappa is adding the M1-22 Bushranger to their rimfire lineup for 2026, a .22 LR semi-auto with a 16.5-inch threaded barrel, full-length Picatinny rail, M-LOK forend, and a painted beechwood pistol-grip stock. At 5.43 pounds and 29.25 inches overall it is a light, compact package that covers rec...