Skip to main content

Learn Personal Defense

Recommended Articles

Guns & Ammo TV: Pocket Carry Tips and Tricks

Guns & Ammo TV: Pocket Carry Tips and Tricks

Pocket carry, as a method of concealed carry for a defensive firearm, can be a practical option when done right. This is especially true during the colder months when heavy outer garments can obstruct access to a traditional waistline holster. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales, president of Trident Concepts, joins G&A contributor Kimberly Heath-Chudwin to discuss guns, training and gear, including Blackhawk’s TecGrip holster that can make pocket carry more successful.

Current Magazine Cover

Enjoy articles like this?

Subscribe to the magazine.

Get access to everything Guns & Ammo has to offer.
Subscribe to the Magazine

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Sign Me Up

Recommended Articles

In this Guns & Ammo TV segment, Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr discuss the benefits of airsoft training for uniformed professionals and armed citizens alike.Air Gun Reviews: Why Shoot Airsoft? Personal Defense

Air Gun Reviews: Why Shoot Airsoft?

Guns & Ammo Staff - August 12, 2020

In this Guns & Ammo TV segment, Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr discuss...

CZ is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the CZ 75 in 2020 with another limited-edition CZ 75B. As before, only 1,000 pistols chambered in 9mm will be offered. Commanding $1,720 apiece, this year's version wears a very reflective, high luster bluing over the artwork of Master Engraver Rene Ondra. Deep-vine engravings appear around the slide, frame and on both maple wood grip panels.CZ 75 Celebrates 45 Years Handguns

CZ 75 Celebrates 45 Years

Eric R. Poole - September 01, 2020

CZ is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the CZ 75 in 2020 with another limited-edition CZ...

Feature rich, the Fobus APN offers adjustable configurability and pas-sive retention in a comfortable and concealable package. The removable concealment wing draws the grip of the pistol closer to your body to avoid printing. The APN series also includes a detachable and breathable sweat guard and a rotating belt clip, both of which can be removed and reversed for ambidextrous use.Fobus APN Holster Review Accessories

Fobus APN Holster Review

Eric R. Poole - September 03, 2020

Feature rich, the Fobus APN offers adjustable configurability and pas-sive retention in a...

Trijicon has dominated the Carry Optic landscape on hard-use handguns for years. With the new RMRcc, they plan on dominating the concealed carry market as well.Trijicon RMRcc Reflex Sight Review – Perfect for Concealed Carry Optics

Trijicon RMRcc Reflex Sight Review – Perfect for Concealed Carry

Jeremy Stafford - October 01, 2020

Trijicon has dominated the Carry Optic landscape on hard-use handguns for years. With the new...

In this segment of “At The Range,” Handgunning Editor Jeremy Stafford and contributor Patrick Sweeney compare the visibility of red and green lasers in outdoor, sunny conditions. Red vs. Green Lasers: Visibility in Bright Light Accessories

Red vs. Green Lasers: Visibility in Bright Light

Guns & Ammo Staff - August 24, 2020

In this segment of “At The Range,” Handgunning Editor Jeremy Stafford and contributor Patrick...

The first in this new family of Springfield Armory rifles is the Model 2020 Waypoint, the result of years of engineering, testing and evaluation, combined with premium grade components found on rifles costing thousands of dollars more.First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle Rifles

First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle

Guns & Ammo Staff - September 29, 2020

The first in this new family of Springfield Armory rifles is the Model 2020 Waypoint, the...

See More Recommendations

Popular Videos

Savage Arms Impulse Rifle with Straight-Pull Action

Savage Arms Impulse Rifle with Straight-Pull Action

Savage introduces a must-shoot straight-pull rifle, the Impulse, with three hunting configurations.

Pocket-Pistol Carry Tips and Tricks

Pocket-Pistol Carry Tips and Tricks

Pocket carry, as a method of concealed carry for a defensive firearm, can be a practical option when done right. This is especially true during the colder months when heavy outer garments can obstruct access to a traditional waistline holster. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales, president of Trident Concepts, joins G&A contributor Kimberly Heath-Chudwin to discuss guns, training and gear, including Blackhawk's TecGrip holster that can make pocket carry more successful.

First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle

First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle

At the heart of the rifle is the Model 2020 action which wish designed and built with very tight tolerances thanks to Springfield's technology-driven manufacturing capabilities The stainless steel action features an integral recoil lug, and pairs with a fluted bolt employing dual cocking cams and an enhanced extractor for high pressure loads. The blueprinted and precisely machined action allows Springfield to offer the Model 2020 with .75" MOA accuracy guarantee. Despite being a production rifle, the Model 2020 should rival more expensive custom builds.

Cameras Don

Cameras Don't Lie: Subsonic 9mm vs. .300 Blackout

In this segment of "Cameras Don't Lie," a subsonic-ammo showdown, 9mm vs. .300 Blackout fired from AR rifles.

See More Popular Videos

Trending Articles

Where has all of the ammo gone?2020 Ammo Shortage Industry

2020 Ammo Shortage

Keith Wood - December 23, 2020

Where has all of the ammo gone?

The first in this new family of Springfield Armory rifles is the Model 2020 Waypoint, the result of years of engineering, testing and evaluation, combined with premium grade components found on rifles costing thousands of dollars more.First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle Rifles

First Look: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Bolt-Action Rifle

Guns & Ammo Staff - September 29, 2020

The first in this new family of Springfield Armory rifles is the Model 2020 Waypoint, the...

Meet the Wilson Combat Protector: You get the experience of sound design and quality now in a more affordable package.Wilson Combat Protector Review Reviews

Wilson Combat Protector Review

Tom Beckstrand - March 24, 2020

Meet the Wilson Combat Protector: You get the experience of sound design and quality now in a...

The Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Long Range McMillan is arguably the best production-grade precision hunting rifle available.Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Long Range McMillan Review Rifles

Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Long Range McMillan Review

Joseph von Benedikt - March 25, 2019

The Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Long Range McMillan is arguably the best...

See More Trending Articles

More Personal Defense

Why do we need AR-­15s and 30-round magazines? Constitutional rights aside, in these circumstances an AR-­15 and a high-capacity magazine meant the difference between life and death for their owners.Self-Defense Stories of AR-15 Armed Citizens Personal Defense

Self-Defense Stories of AR-15 Armed Citizens

Keith Wood - February 13, 2020

Why do we need AR-­15s and 30-round magazines? Constitutional rights aside, in these...

Not a physical tool, but tactical thinking is one you should have in your toolbox.Avoidance Tactics COVID-19 Tracking

Avoidance Tactics

Chris Cerino - April 29, 2020

Not a physical tool, but tactical thinking is one you should have in your toolbox.

Searching, identifying and shooting are all different tasks that require different tools and skills, and they all need to be practiced — and often.Training with Flashlights for Home Defense Personal Defense

Training with Flashlights for Home Defense

Jeremy Stafford - November 06, 2019

Searching, identifying and shooting are all different tasks that require different tools and...

Do you need sights in a defensive situation?Using Sights in a Defensive Situation Personal Defense

Using Sights in a Defensive Situation

SGM Kyle Lamb [Ret.] - April 06, 2020

Do you need sights in a defensive situation?

See More Personal Defense

Magazine Cover

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE Arrow

Buy Digital Single Issues

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the Guns & Ammo App

Other Magazines

Hunting

Hunting

Subscribe
Hunting
Subscribe
Guns & Ammo

Guns & Ammo

Subscribe
Guns & Ammo
Subscribe
Rifleshooter

Rifleshooter

Subscribe
Rifleshooter
Subscribe
Gun Dog

Gun Dog

Subscribe
Gun Dog
Subscribe
Florida Sportsman

Florida Sportsman

Subscribe
Florida Sportsman
Subscribe

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

2018 Sniper

2018 Sniper

Buy A Copy
2018 Sniper
Buy A Copy
2020 Predator Nation #2

2020 Predator Nation #2

Buy A Copy
2020 Predator Nation #2
Buy A Copy
Duty - Guns and Gear

Duty - Guns and Gear

Buy A Copy
Duty - Guns and Gear
Buy A Copy
2020 Be Ready! Survival Guns

2020 Be Ready! Survival Guns

Buy A Copy
2020 Be Ready! Survival Guns
Buy A Copy
2020 Red Dot

2020 Red Dot

Buy A Copy
2020 Red Dot
Buy A Copy

See All Special Interest Magazines

More You May Be Interested In

Handguns
RifleShooter
Shooting Times
Firearms News
Petersen's Hunting
North American Whitetail
Game & Fish
Wildfowl
Gun Dog Magazine
Bow Hunting
Bowhunter
Deer Week
Florida Sportsman
In-Fisherman
Fly Fisherman
BassFan
Outdoor Channel
The Sportsman Channel
World Fishing Network
My Outdoor TV
I Am Sportsman

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Sign Me Up

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now