Sometimes, we have to get back to the basics. When we compartmentalize and scrutinize every aspect of our defensive gear, sometimes we lose sight of the big picture. Here are some tips to help you re-focus your shotgun-shooting skills. The best shotgun on paper isn’t always the best in your palm. It’s easy to find shotguns that have superior specs ...

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SDS Arms has just launched the new Tisas PX-9 2.0 Comp 9mm pistol. Originally known as the Zigana and now on its third generation, the PX-9 series is Tisas’ 9mm workhorse. Current models are built around polymer frames, and in the case of the latest PX-9 2.0 Duty Comp model, include an integrated ported and compensated barrel. Like all other ...

Mission First Tactical’s series of Guardian holsters have one of the most distinctive methods of handgun-holster retention. Whereas most holsters grip the gun’s frame, trigger guard or even the attached tactical light (if applicable) via friction, the Mission First Tactical Guardian series uses the force of rare-earth neodymium magnets to secure a pistol. Also called “neo magnets”, neodymium magnets are ...

Nextorch North America is introducing the new TA30C Tactical Flashlight Green Edition. This updated signed for tactical professionals and personal defense users alike, this updated model delivers instant strobe activation and rugged reliability, with a new finish. In high-pressure situations, speed and simplicity can save lives, so the TA30C features Nextorch’s patented one-step strobe activation. This is a dedicated tail-cap ...

As a young police officer, I adhered to the policy of being armed all the time. I don’t recall that our department required it, but they certainly encouraged it. The only trouble was, in our warm climate, I was generally dressed in Wranglers, a western shirt, and boots; finding a way to conceal an off-duty gun was challenging. Finally, I ...