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Feb 11th 2026
In an earlier piece, we covered the available modifications for the Glock and other polymer-framed striker-fired modern pistols, so let’s take a
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THE DECISION CYCLE
Feb 4th 2026
“Mindset" and "Awareness" are two massively over- and misused words in tacticool land. For starters, as trainer Craig Douglas likes to point out
Best Concealed Carry Belts: What Actually Works
Feb 1st 2026
Updated August 17, 2026 · by Jon Hauptman Choosing the right belt is a key part of appendix carry setup. For the full picture, see our Complete
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To make things simpler and more predictable, we’re now offering free shipping on orders of $175 or more for customers in the United States (all
Your Car Is Not a Holster: The Case Against Vehicle Mounting
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Updated August 18, 2026 · by Jon Hauptman Car Holsters. Real Testing, Real Results, and the Real Safety Risks AI generated —
SUPPLEMENTS
Dec 9th 2025
For good or ill, shooting… and especially handgun shooting …has been a very dude-coded activity. When I was first exposed to the industr
HOW, WHY, AND WHEN
Dec 9th 2025
When I first got into the gun business, back in the early Nineties, only a handful of states had Shall Issue carry permit systems, and permitless carr
PRACTICALLY TACTICAL
Oct 24th 2025
Beyond Basic Handgun Classes I’ve mentioned before that many handgun classes aimed toward the concealed carry customer are exactly that: classe
THE MOD SQUAD
Oct 24th 2025
Modifications: The Good, the Bad, and the Cosmetic We’ve all seen cars with modifications of varying effectiveness. Some are functional, some a
Holster Wedge Buyers Guide
Sep 19th 2025
Updated August 18, 2026 · by Jon Hauptman Concealment Mechanics Series • 2026 Holster Wedge Buyers Guide: PHLster Wedge Rx vs Other
Best Beltless Holsters for Concealed Carry
Sep 9th 2025
Updated August 18, 2026 · by Jon Hauptman Best Beltless Holsters for Concealed Carry Updated for 2026 Beltless concealed carry (or beltless
MONODEXTROUS
Aug 12th 2025
The Case for Auto-Deploying Folding Knives In my column on knives intended for personal defense, I referenced the idea that fixed blades were best for