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Gun Digest Concealed Carry ResourcesDon’t wait until you’re face to face with an attacker. Prepare now with concealed carry books, downloads and CD/DVDs for armed personal defense. Get solid, credible information you can trust on guns, gear and training. Shop the online store now loaded full of gear from Blackhawk! and other partners, GunDigestStore.com is your one-stop shop for holsters, packs, lights, knives and more. We also recommend you read this primer for tips on choosing the best concealed carry gun.

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Video: Security Camera Captures Man Shooting Robbers

Video: Security Camera Captures Man Shooting Robbers

This incredible video from Gainesville.com shows a concealed carrier defending himself and the patrons of an Internet cafe against a pair of armed robbers. What would you have done in this situation? Do you think he reacted appropriately? Gain perspective about self-defense situations like this one with Gun Digest’s Massad Ayoob Ultimate CCW Collection.

Handloads: Not a Good Idea for Concealed Carry

Handloads: Not a Good Idea for Concealed Carry

As an expert witness in shooting cases over the past few decades, Massad Ayoob has drawn a few conclusions about what works and what doesn’t. Find out why he avoids the use of handloads in self defense applications.

Concealed Carry: When Can You Use Deadly Force?

Concealed Carry: When Can You Use Deadly Force?

When can you use deadly force? The short answer is that your attacker must possess the ability and opportunity to do you grave harm—but you must also have to have done everything in your ability to avoid a confrontation. In “Armed: The Essential Guide to Concealed Carry,” Bruce Eimer, Ph.D., provides a more detailed discussion of the issue.

Concealed Carry: Do This, Not That

Concealed Carry: Do This, Not That

Concealed carry is not for folks who lack good judgment and restraint. Follow these ten tips (five dos, and five don’ts) to make intelligent choices and carry a handgun responsibly.

Recoil of lightweight guns, such as this S&W Model 442 Airweight Centennial, can be punishing for the inexperienced shooter and painful even for experienced hands.

Ladies and Gentlemen: A Few Words for Each About Concealed Carry for Women

Choosing a handgun for concealed carry or self defense is a very personal decision. If you are a man wanting to buy a handgun for a woman in your life, or a woman shopping for yourself, Grant Cunningham has some words of advice.

The Stainless Gold Match II by Kimber, one of the many 1911s featured in "1911: The First 100 Years" by Patrick Sweeney

Did You Win the 1911 Books Giveaway?

Thanks to everyone who entered to win the “100 Years of the 1911 Bundle.” One thing’s for sure – whether you own a Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Ruger, Metro Arms, Remington or Wilson Pro, you love your 1911s!

Michigan Concealed Carry Gains Acceptance

Michigan Concealed Carry Gains Acceptance

Michigan concealed carry has gained acceptance by the state’s residents as a whole. As the Detroit News recently reported, “Of 401,000 active concealed pistol licenses in Michigan, more than half – 202,353 – were issued in the past five years, nearly 20,000 in 2008 alone, according to Michigan State Police data.” “There’s a ton of [...]

Giveaway: Two Must-Have Books for 1911 Pistol Fans

Giveaway: Two Must-Have Books for 1911 Pistol Fans

Whether the 1911 pistol is your handgun of choice for duty gun, concealed carry, home defense or target shooting, here’s your chance to win two Gun Digest books that celebrate this popular gun.

Practice Drills Maximize Handgun Training Time (& Who Won the Book?)

Practice Drills Maximize Handgun Training Time (& Who Won the Book?)

If you want to learn how to shoot a pistol faster and more accurately, “Tactical Pistol Shooting” by Erik Lawrence delivers the handgun training you need. These shooting drills are a great place to start, whether you carry a pistol for a living, or carry concealed for self defense or personal protection.

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Book Excerpt: Secrets to Concealed Carry for Women

In this final post in the series from “Personal Defense for Women,” author Gila Hayes reveals insider tips and secrets for selecting and wearing concealed carry holsters and gear for women.