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[description]The official blog of Gun Digest Senior Editor Kevin Michalowski with concealed carry advice, techniques, new product reviews and covering concealed carry laws.[/description]

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Don't just shoot. Train

Are you sharpening your ax?

  A day at the range plinking is fine, but remember, it is just plinking. “Training” involves practicing: drawing from the holster, clearing a cover garment, moving toward cover, engaging the target and conducting a combat scan after firing.  You need to prepare. So I will help you by offering a steep discount on one [...]

Look For The Perfect Fit

Look For The Perfect Fit

Your concealed carry handgun should fit your hand. We can have long and drawn out debates about which make, model and caliber of handgun is the “best”, but the reality is that your pistol needs to fit. You will never really able to shoot your pistol to the best of your ability if the gun [...]

Without the clip the Pocket-Tuk is a fine pocket holster.

Everyone Likes a Double Duty Holster

Yes, I have said before you should carry your concealed firearm in the same place every time you strap up. While that is the best plan, it is not always possible. Sometimes you have to make adjustments. That’s when it is nice to have a concealed carry holster that does double duty. The Pocket-Tuk from [...]

No matter your concealed carry gun or holster combination, you must practice with it.

Save Money When You Practice

One of the key elements of being effective with your concealed carry handgun is building the muscle memory you need to automatically function in a high-stress environment. The other elements include proper mindset and situational awareness, but we will talk about those later. Right now it’s all about practice. Those with a cynical view of [...]

The Kimber Solo is a fantastic concealed carry gun.

Going Solo: Kimber’s New Concealed Carry Pistol Rocks!

I had the chance to shoot Kimber’s new 9mm Solo concealed carry pistol yesterday and I am impressed! Accuracy, reliability, power and the classic Kimber quality combine to make a great little pistol. This is everything you could want in a small 9mm. For a full review of this excellent gun, check out the Special [...]

Nate Squared Tactical makes a great IWB concealed carry holster you can wear all day.

Comfort and Concealment: You can have both!

I just had the chance to look over and try on a new holster from Nate Squared Tactical. This inside the waistband concealed carry holster is not just the best of “both” worlds, it is the best of several worlds: Comfort, concealment, retention, adaptability. This line of holsters has a lot to offer. The IWB [...]

Click the image for a closer look at the Galco Doubletime concealed carry holster.

Video: Galco Doubletime Holster Offers Two Carry Options

Editor Kevin Michalowski takes a close look at the Galco Doubletime Holster. This concealed carry holster offers options inside or outside the waistband. Michalowski demonstrates both, as well as how to convert from one to the other. Here’s a tip: You’ll need a bottle of clear nail polish.       Learn About Concealed Carry [...]

New Concealed Carry Holster Stays Sweet

New Concealed Carry Holster Stays Sweet

You know that toting a concealed carry handgun, especially one in a concealed carry holster that rides close to your body, in the heat of the summer can become a sweaty proposition. The new Model  135 Suppression holster from Bianchi features an inside-the-waistband design that is all about concealibility and comfort. Concealibility is obtained by [...]

Use any cover you can find. Get to cover and stay there unless you need and can find better cover.

How do you win a gunfight?

As promised, here is my take on winning a gunfight. The primary goal, for you as an honest citizen carrying a concealed handgun, is to not get shot. Getting shot greatly reduces your ability to stop the threat. Yes it is true that some people can keep fighting through a hit with a pistol round. [...]

This might be the distance of a rapid encounter, but this is not how you want to engage in a gunfight.

Your View: What Do You Think About Gunfights?

There seems to be raging debate in the concealed carry crowd about gunfights. First of all, does everyone understand that real gunfights are not like you see in the movies? Do you get the whole three rounds, three seconds, three yards dynamic? Things happen quickly. You have to move, draw your concealed carry handgun from [...]