• [CCW IN ACTION] Why I Carry: Legally Armed PA Citizen Stops Armed Robber

    Here is a news report of an incident which took place in a public park outside of Philadelphia, PA yesterday. A 67 year old man was walking his dog when he was set upon by two suspects who demanded “Give me all you got!” One of the suspects had a gun in his hand. The…

  • A Closer Look At The Revolver For Concealed Carry

    The author’s personal Ruger SP101 in a Mitch Rosen 5JR holster. Note the aftermarket grips which soak up the stiff recoil of the .357 Magnum. Extra ammo is carried in a speed strip on the belt carrier. When most new or soon-to-be concealed carriers think of a choice in handguns, the auto-loader comes to mind.…

  • Craigslist Tragedy For Elderly Georgia Couple: Why I Carry; Caveat Emptor

    Suspect Ronnie “Jay” Towns, 28, left, and victims Elrey “Bud” Runion, 69, and his 66-year-old wife June, right. The phrase caveat emptor is Latin for “Let the buyer beware.” An excellent illustration of this timeless principle took place in Georgia recently, and the story has been picked up by national news outlets. To recap briefly, an…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] SIG P229: A Serious Gun for Troubled Times

    Everything about the SIG Sauer P229 is professional and uncompromising. This is the sidearm of the plainclothes division of the US Secret Service, the officers who guard the President. The Federal Air Marshal Service uses the 229, as do the State Police forces of Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Delaware. Other Law Enforcement agencies too numerous…

  • [VIDEO] Lessons From A Real-World Carjacking

    Here is a carjacking and abduction caught on a security camera located at a drive-in ATM in Arlington, TX. We thought it would be useful to break down the events as they took place to see if there were any measures the victim could have taken to either prevent the crime or to escape. This…

  • Carjacking And Concealed Carry

    Carjacking And Concealed Carry

    Anyone who follows their local news will invariably come across stories of carjacking. The US Department of Justice reported an annual rate of 38,000 carjackings in the US for the period 1992 – 2003. Unfortunately, the FBI Uniform Crime Reports classify carjacking as “motor vehicle theft,” and do not provide a specific category for this crime.…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Oldies But Goodies: The Browning Hi-Power

    The Browning Hi-Power has a special appeal for me. The slim, sculpted slide and gracefully curved backstrap look simply great. The grip seems to fit my hand perfectly. The Hi-Power points just where I want it to. The gun has been around since 1935, has served in the armed forces of over 50 countries, and is still…

  • Training For Concealed Carry; Some Things Should Never End

    View image | gettyimages.com Folks who carry concealed are a diverse lot. We are of different ages and occupations. We live in large cities, small towns, and rural areas. We are both male and female. Some of us like revolvers, others like autoloaders. Some of us are new to the game, others have been carrying…

  • [FIREARM REVIEW] Glock 36 Review For Concealed Carry

    Although there are many objective guidelines for the choice of a concealed carry firearm, the ultimate choice is a personal matter for each individual. When it comes to caliber, the .45 ACP has a strong following. Battle-proven in two World Wars and numerous other conflicts around the globe, the round has a well-deserved reputation for…