Is the 1911 the “Stick Shift” of EDC?

The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...

By Mitch Eckler

Cop-Killer Bullets: Gun Control Lie or Actual Threat?

Cop-killer bullets. That’s a pretty inflammatory phrase that is thrown around a lot. It seems to have been invented by hoplophobes and then used by politicians to attack your Second Amendment rights. As a former law enforcement officer myself, I believe the overly emotional descriptor for what ...

By Richard Johnson

Stuff I like – Bamboo Hoodie from Safariland

Offered in Black and Tigerstripe the Hoodie is made from a moisture-wicking and breathable blend (46% Bamboo, 46% Polyester, 8% Spandex). It features a chest patch pocket and thumb holes at the cuff. It’s quite comfy. Available in sizes Small – 2XLarge. safariland.com/collections/t-sh...

By Eric G

The Gideon Optics Pebble: Making the Bodyguard 2.0 Fun to Shoot

I have been running the standard Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 as my deep-concealment carry gun for a good stretch now. Out of the last couple of years, it has hands down been my new favorite concealed carry piece in my current rotation. It disappears under a t-shirt better than just about an...

By Luke Cuenco

Springfield Prodigy AIWB Holster from N8 Tactical

If you had asked me 30 years ago to recommend an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster for a double-stack 1911 9mm, I would have thought you were completely out of your mind. Fitting that much gun into a low-profile holster seemed like a truly impossible task. Back in the early to mid-1990s, the dou...

By Yamil Sued

Get Ready for Warm Weather with the Huk Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

Huk is here to help you get ready for some sunshine and warm weather this spring with the new 2026 Huk Spring/Summer Collection. Made for long sunny days on the water, be it a lake, a river, or the sea, these new pieces of Huk apparel will keep you dry, comfortable, and protected from the [&#8230...

By Eugene L.
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