When I was a kid just about every country home had what we called a “kitchen-door gun.”  That was an old .22 rifle or maybe a single-shot .410. It was used to dispatch unwanted critters from the porch or yard. Poisonous snakes would be a good example. Of course, the kitchen-door gun occasionally came into play when dealing with even ...

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Gritr Gear just announced the product launch of its new Kydex Hook and Loop Insert. These thick Kydex plates are lined with hooks (the rough side of hook-and-loop surfaces) with the intention to be adhered to compatible soft-sided surfaces found in tactical gear bags from brands such as Mission First, ESS, Viktos and Vertx. The Gritr-engineered plates are laid out ...

For many taking up concealed carry the first thing I suggest is considering the worst-case scenario. To define what a worst-case scenario would look like, start with being surprised. And, if that wasn’t challenging enough, start from positional disadvantages such as from on the ground or with a simulated injury to further complicate the situation, adding more realism. What are ...

Firearm: FN Reflex XL MRD (MSRP: $719) FN America made a pretty bold move with the release of its carry oriented Reflex in 2023, adding another handgun aimed squarely at the American concealed-carry market (after its single-stack FN503). It only took a short while before the Reflex grew into the pistol we have for today’s kit, the Reflex XL MRD. ...

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