.380 vs 9mm: Potent Totables
May 13, 2020 7:00:04 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you had to choose between .380 vs 9mm, which is better? Good info to know if looking at a micro pistol... |
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Choosing Your First Concealed Carry Holster
May 11, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor You've heard of the equilateral triangle for workmanship? “Fast, cheap, good” Choose two, the old joke goes. When it comes to choosing a great first concealed carry holster, thankfully that triangle doesn't apply... |
How To Get A Quality Concealed Carry Holster On A Budget
May 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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Can you get a quality concealed carry holster on a budget? Yes! If, that is, you know what to look for... |
6 Dry Fire Training Drills While You're Stuck At Home
May 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Stuck in isolation? Great time for dry fire training. Here are 6 drills to work on... |
6 Star Wars Guns From A Galaxy Far, Far Away
May 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What were the actual "Star Wars" guns? Here are 6 of them... |
Cloak Tuck vs Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB Holster: Which Should I Get?
May 1, 2020 7:00:59 AM PDT
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Which of the Cloak Tuck IWB holsters should you get? The classic Cloak Tuck? Or the more modern Cloak Tuck 3.5? That depends on you... |
7 Best CZ Guns For Concealed Carry
April 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are a lot of CZ guns if you browse their catalog. Which are the best for concealed carry? Here are 7 solid picks... |
A Hammerless Revolver? 3 Reasons To Consider it
April 27, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A hammerless revolver actually makes the most amount of sense if you're getting a wheel gun for defensive purposes. |
The Best Sig Gun For CCW? 6 Top Choices
April 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are a lot of Sig guns for any purpose, but what are the best ones for concealed carry? Here are 6 solid choices. |
Concealed Carry During Quarantine and/or Isolation
April 22, 2020 7:00:23 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get into concealed carry but you're stymied by isolation? Here's what you can do at home... |
3 Alternative Handgun Calibers For When Ammo Is Scarce
April 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Can't find 9mm or .45? Here are some alternative handgun calibers you'll find more ammo for during lean times... |
What Should You Look For In A Universal Holster?
April 17, 2020 7:00:09 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You can definitely use a universal holster to carry with...but you need to get one that's made right. |
How Much Does Grain Weight Matter When It Comes To Self Defense Ammo?
April 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Does grain weight really matter all that much when it comes to your self-defense ammo? |
6 Things New Gun Owners Need To Do Once Quarantine Ends
April 13, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A whole lot of people just became gun owners and went into quarantine. What should you do once the national lockdown ends? |
Can SHOT IQ Fix Your Handgun Shooting?
April 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is SHOT IQ what you're missing in your handgun training? Read on... |
How To Wear A Drop Leg Holster
April 8, 2020 7:00:05 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Could you get one holster for open carry, concealed carry and range use? You can, with a belt holster! |
40 vs 9mm For Concealed Carry
April 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor For a couple decades, people have been debating 40 vs 9mm. You might be sick of hearing it, but we're covering it anyway! Both rounds have something to offer the right person. |
Prefer Minimal Gear? Try A Belt Holster
April 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Could you get one holster for open carry, concealed carry and range use? You can, with a belt holster! |
The 6 Best Taurus Revolvers
April 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best Taurus revolver? Depends on what you have in mind. Here are 6 great Taurus wheel guns for nearly any purpose... |
The 6 Best Beretta 9mm Pistols
March 30, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get a Beretta 9mm and find out what they're all about? Here are 6 Berettas to get you started... |
Guide To Springfield XD Pistols by Alien Gear Holsters
March 25, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor
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Could You Use A .22 Pistol For Self-Defense?
March 23, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is a .22 pistol viable for self-defense? |
FN 503 Review by Alien Gear Holsters
March 18, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holsters reviews the FN 503! |
The 7 Best Smith and Wesson 9mm Pistols
March 16, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a Smith and Wesson 9mm? Good choice! Which one to get? Depends on what you're after... |
What’s The Difference Between The Cloak And ShapeShift Holster Systems?
March 13, 2020 10:53:25 AM PDT
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What's the difference between the Cloak Tuck and ShapeShift holsters? Read on... |
Castle Doctrine vs. Duty To Retreat: Understanding Self-Defense Law
March 11, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor In society’s terms, it’s called “fight or flight.” In the courtroom, it’s discussed as Duty to Retreat or Castle Doctrine. In reality, it is knowing when to use deadly force in a situation or when not to. The lines aren’t always clear, but it is important to know the laws and how to train for these scenarios ... |
Everything You Need To Know About The Canik TP9 Series
March 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor These Canik TP9 pistols seem to have gotten popular. What is it about them, anyhow? |
Should I Use Handloads For Self Defense?
March 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Are handloads okay for self-defense? |
XDS vs XDM: Which Compact Springfield Should I Get?
March 2, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Springfield makes many firearms that are great for concealed carry. Here, we focus on the two that most concealed carriers end up weighing together: the XD(M) and XD-S. Two of Springfield's most popular compact firearms... How do they stack up against each other? |
6 Best 45 Pistols For Concealed Carry
February 28, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a .45 pistol for concealed carry? Plenty of big guns, but fewer for carry in this caliber. Here are some good starting points... |
1911 vs Beretta M9: Battle Of The Service Guns
February 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Two solid choices of service sidearm for carry are the 1911 and Beretta M9. Which one of these would be best for you? |
9mm Vs 45 For Concealed Carry
February 21, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Gun people have been arguing 9mm vs 45 for decades. Let's settle this once and for all. Read on... |
357 Sig: The Agony, The Ecstasy, And What's The Point
February 19, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor .357 Sig. It's potent...but is there even a point anymore? |
Could Armed School Security Be A Solution For School Shootings?
February 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Are armed security guards or armed teachers really the answer to school shootings? |
5 Double Stack 1911 Pistols That Won't Break The Bank...Too Badly
February 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Interested in a double-stack 1911 but hate the idea of a $3,000+ pistol? Check out these budget-friendlier pistols... |
3 Things To Look For In An EDC Knife
February 12, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What should you look for in an EDC knife? There's a lot of minutiae to know about, but here's the bare minimum of what you need... |
Sig P238 vs Sig P938: Sorting The Small Sigs
February 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor With the differences between the Sig P238 and Sig P938 varying little in size and round, choosing between them for a micro-sized everyday carry can be a challenge. Which of these small Sigs should you pick? |
Is There A Legitimate Glock Killer? Here Are 7 Serious Contenders
February 7, 2020 9:53:40 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is there a legitimate "Glock killer" out there? Glock pistols are actually great, but here are a few that might stack up... |
The Complete Guide To 1911 Pistols
February 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Whilst the past couple decades have been dominated by Glock, there can be no doubt that the most popular and enduring pistol design of all time is the 1911 pistol. Even today they are among the most popular for daily carry, competition shooting, target shooting, other sporting uses and also for collectors. Few guns are as iconic. |
Should I Use A Pistol Light On A Concealed Carry Gun?
February 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Do you actually need a pistol light? We weigh some of the pros and cons... |
Sig Sauer P365 SAS Review
January 31, 2020 7:00:40 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is the streamlined P365 a bit better? Find out in our Sig P365 SAS review! |
Best 9mm Ammo Brands For Concealed Carry
January 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best 9mm ammo for concealed carry? The 9mm round is the most common, but what are the ammunition brands and boxes you should look for? |
Colt Python Review by Alien Gear Holsters
January 27, 2020 11:00:04 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What is the new Python like?! Find out in Alien Gear Holsters' Colt Python review... |
How To Tell If A Concealed Carry Gun Is A Good Fit
January 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The fit of a concealed carry gun can sometimes get overlooked in form of what's "in" at the moment. It shouldn't be... |
Everything You Need To Know About Ballistics Gel
January 22, 2020 7:00:09 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What IS ballistics gel? Why do we use it? How come it's the default medium for testing self-defense ammo? Read on... |
7 Best Choices Of .40 Cal Pistol
January 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wanting to get on the .40 S&W bandwagon? Any one of these 7 .40 cal pistol models is a great starting point. |
Sig 1911 vs Kimber 1911: Which Is Better?
January 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You've decided you want an upscale 1911 but not quite custom shop; thus, you're trying to decide between a Sig 1911 vs Kimber 1911. Both are known to be great pistols, but which exactly is going to be better? |
357 Magnum vs 9mm For Concealed Carry
January 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Handgun rounds in the .38 caliber family have always been the most popular, but since some (.38 Special, .380) are a bit weak the most popular are .357 Magnum vs 9mm. Each of these rounds has a long history and pedigree of efficacy in the realm of self-defense, so that both are good carry rounds is not in dispute. |
Is .22 Magnum Sufficient For Concealed Carry?
January 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Some people wonder if .22 Magnum is a good low-recoil round for concealed carry. Is it? |
Walther PPK Vs Makarov: CCW From The Old Country
January 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Weighing the Walther PPK vs Makarov as an old-school CCW? Both have their good points...and failings. Read on... |
