Small of Back carry places the gun directly over the spine. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com) No topic garners more heated conversations in the concealed carry world than carry position. Every concealer has their specific spot they claim is best. While most locations of carry – be it appendix, strong side hip, inside the waistband or outside
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In my mind there isn’t much higher praise for a firearm than to describe it as out-of-the-box ready for duty use. Most polymer striker fired pistols have acceptable features, but the Walther PPQ Q4 Tac pistol goes well beyond the standard. Although it costs a few hundred dollars more than competing brands, you’d have to
Guns.com caught up with Bill Stewart, a lifelong shooter, collector, and industry professional to see what makes his cut for Every Day Carry (EDC). When asked about his EDC, Stewart was quick to lift the tails of his untucked t-shirt, revealing a well-hidden pair of carry weapons. On his right hip sits a OWB concealed
In October of 2015 Freedom Defense Tactical (FDT) opened its doors. The shop is owned and operated by Christian veterans. Manny “Graf” Grafia is the business’ primary operator and is accompanied in ownership by business partner Leo “Z” Zelada. FDT sells all sorts of tactical gear, ammo, apparel. and of course, guns. They also offer
Over the last year I’ve had the opportunity to build and shoot a couple of Polymer 80 handgun frames. I started with the PF940C Compact (Glock 19 size) which now has over 6,000 rounds through it without an issue. I’ll admit I was at first surprised by that. It seems to me that whenever you
Training with your firearm in low-light conditions is often pushed to the side. Some of the reasons are valid and some fall into the excuses category. The reality is that natural or ambient light is not always available. When it’s dark we lose the ability to see and ultimately process what exactly is happening. Flashlights
A flashlight belongs in your every day carry. This statement often gets me some very weird looks. Replies people give usually follow along the lines of “Why would I carry a flashlight?” and “I’ll just use my phone.” Hopefully this will address these questions and help you understand why you should include a flashlight as
The benefits of including a flashlight in your Everyday Carry (EDC) simply outweigh the drawbacks. Even if we remove the tactical or defensive applications of a handheld light, there are many administrative reasons to carry a flashlight. The Inforce TFx provides great quality and functionality for its price. Operating on two 123a batteries, the 3.75-ounce
Guns.com stopped by the Concealed Carry Magazine office a few weeks ago to talk with the magazine’s Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski about his EDC setup. As editor of a gun mag, Michalowski has the incredible opportunity to get his hands on some of the best guns and gear the industry has to offer specific to
The instant you meet Mike Cox, you’ll find he’s a no-nonsense guy who is an avid believer and supporter for our Second Amendment rights. He likes to say he is a perpetual student of the gun, especially handguns. We caught up with Cox on his working ranch in Driftwood, Texas, where, among other things, he
Rock Island Armory M200 revolver in .38 Special. (Photo: Nate Parker) Rock Island Armory is best known for budget oriented 1911s. It’s hard to go in any gun store and not see one for sale. There also happens to be a few other RIA guns out there, including two versions of essentially the same .38-caliber