The most efficient draw stroke for practitioners of concealed carry is from a holster worn on the belt. Popular holster designs include strong side outside-the-waistband, traditional inside-the-waistband, and appendix inside-the-waistband carry. But what about the benefits of the crossdraw? Considerations...

For concealed carry, belt holsters remain the most popular choice. Such a holster worn either inside or outside the waistband affords the user the most efficient drawstroke. And they can be very low profile with the right covering garment. But...

Over the last several years, there has been a spike in armed assaults on individuals in or around motor vehicles. At the top of the list are carjacking incidents where one or more assailants present a weapon and attempt to...

One harsh reality of armed combat is that a great deal of it takes place at very close quarters. While there’s no central data bank regarding armed citizens, we may get some perspective by looking at the police experience. Close...

The endless debate between point shooting and sighted fire for combat applications shows no signs of abating. Proponents of point shooting argue that since most armed confrontations unfold at relatively close range, and since your focus will be on the...

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The carrying of a backup gun remains a controversial topic. I have often been the recipient of some strange looks and the occasional comment as I remain a true believer in the concept of backup weapons. “Are you expecting some...

When the United States entered World War I, the military quickly discovered that its inventory of small arms was woefully inadequate for a prolonged conflict. The Model 1911 pistol had been introduced a few years earlier, but sufficient numbers could...

For the Smith & Wesson M&P .40 by Bowie Tactical Concepts, the author chose a #12, the Fist, Inc rendition of the classic pancake-style belt scabbard.