May Is National Stop The Bleed Month: What Concealed Carriers Should Know
May is National Stop The Bleed Month. Here's why every concealed carrier should care — and the two simple actions to take before May 31.
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Is the 1911 the “Stick Shift” of EDC?
The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...
San Diego Mosque Shooting: Lessons in Security and Skill
Three killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. What the attack — and the Center's security investments — tell us about preparation and the limits of skill.
The Avoidance Mindset: Why the Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
An avoidance mindset is the first and most powerful layer of self-defense. See how a trained citizen used it at a gas station — and how to build the same instinct.
M1 Abrams — Best Job I Ever Had
The M1 Abrams was conceived with a singular, unyielding purpose: the total destruction of enemy armored formations. Over the last four decades, it has become the absolute pinnacle of tank warfare made manifest. Its sheer battlefield dominance has not only won conflicts, but forced militaries acro...
Florida AG Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Jacksonville Over Illegal Gun Registry, Citing 2007 City Memo That Warned Against It
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, escalating the case I covered in March over the illegal firearm registry the city maintained at two government buildings between July 2023 and A...
“Match Fire with Fire”: Delaware Bill Proposes Armed Staff in Private Schools
Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 304, also known as the "Safe Schools Sentry Act," which would allow private schools to authorize trained employees to carry firearms on campus. The bill, assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 6, 2026, aims to provide small...
Wisconsin Now Recognizes New Hampshire Concealed Carry Permits
Wisconsin has added New Hampshire to its list of honored out-of-state CCW permits following a reciprocity audit. Here's what NH permit holders need to know before crossing the border.
Trijicon Adds FDE Finish to VCOG 1-8x28 Riflescope
Trijicon has expanded its VCOG lineup with a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) version of the VCOG 1-8x28 riflescope. The updated model features a Cerakote FIR-265 finish, designed to provide durability, corrosion resistance, and reduced visual and near-infrared signature in line with military specificat...
Florida Judge Overturns Red Flag Order Against Investigative Reporter James O’Keefe, Restores Firearms
MIAMI, FL — A Florida judge has overturned a Risk Protection Order that stripped investigative journalist James O’Keefe of his firearms, ordering that his guns be returned to him from the West Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. Judge Marie E. Mato issued the ruling at a hearing in Miami, ...