My holster cup runneth over. Recently I was able to run through Safariland’s QLS holster system and now I get a crack at their 537 Open-top concealment Belt Slide holster for the Glock 17/22. Being a belt slide holster, it offers a bit more of a low profile than the QLS system I tested earlier. Here’s […]
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Vertx EDC Commuter Sling Bag
Imagine yourself in gridlocked traffic when an earthquake rocks your city. With nowhere to go and nowhere to hide, you only have what’s in your pockets and inside your go-bag (if you have one). You need to escape the anarchy that is about to ensue and get to your family. So, what do you do? […]
Tactical Tailor Concealed Carry Sling Bag | First Look
Tactical Tailor is a fine purveyor of tactical gear. Easily one of the best companies for ammo pouches, vests, and of course packs. I previously reviewed the Tactical Tailor active shooter bag and found it to be a well-made piece of gear. I have high hopes for their concealed carry sling bag. The concealed carry sling […]
DoD Releases Directive for Concealed Carry and The Use of Force
Effective November 18th the Department of Defense released a directive covering carrying firearms and the use of force. This has been a long time coming with the attacks we’ve seen both on military installations and recruiting offices. The Pentagon has released the detailed directive that outlines when and where personnel can carry as a means […]
NeoMag Review
With the alarming rise in number of terrorist attacks on US soil, I have recently delved more deeply into the realm of Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW). As a Law Enforcement Officer the fancy official term is Off-Duty Carry. On-Duty I wear around a weighty Bat-belt all day, which obviously isn’t practical in the CCW world. I […]
SOB Puncher Blade | Quick Look
The SOB Puncher Blade is a purpose built defensive tool designed by John ‘Shrek’ McPhee. The design is based off of his operational experience in non-permissive environments. The SOB Puncher blade allows you to carry a tertiary weapon on your waistline that can be effectively used in tight spaces when you are unable to get […]
Phlster IWB Magazine Carrier
In my quest for lo-vis concealed carry options, I’ve always had a hard time finding the right magazine carrier. I didn’t want anything ‘outside the waistband’ which could either print or be exposed if my shirt were to ride up. Already carrying my Glock 17 appendix carry, I needed something that would be comfortable to […]
WHY APPENDIX CARRY?
(Article originally published on T.REX-ARMS) Some of our most popular and innovative products are made for appendix carry. We get asked all the time, “Why would you want to wear a gun in front which is so dangerous and/or uncomfortable?” Well, the purpose of this article is to outline the benefits and dangers of appendix […]
Liberty Civil Defense 9mm | First Range Trip
Ammunition technology has improved drastically over the last 30 years, more so than the 100 years preceding it. Such leaps and bounds are not always unqualified successes. For every two or three steps forward, there is a step back. Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense line has a small but mostly positive buzz. How would it fare when […]
Watch: Pros and Cons of Appendix Carry
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again; appendix inside the waistband carry is the go-to method for true concealed carry. Yes there are pros and cons to it as you’ll see in this video. I’ve also heard this recommendation from both Kyle Defoor and John ‘Shrek’ McPhee; both experienced Special Operations veterans. Both […]