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While it may be a great stress reliever to just go to the shooting range and blast away, that won’t get you very far in learning, practicing and perfecting defensive techniques. Here are some drills that are very effective at...

Think your Urban Carry G2 holster is just for concealed carry? Think again! Our experts reveal 17 surprising and ingenious alternative uses for this innovative holster design. From everyday convenience to unexpected solutions, discover the versatility you never knew your G2 possessed. Read our guide and unlock its full potential!

Kimber has just released the lightest production 6-shot Magnum revolver. The K6 shoots .357 Mag. The trigger is double action only. This firearm is made out of stainless steel with a smooth satin finish and black serrated sights. We test the The Urban Carry...

The Ruger LCR, or Lightweight Compact Revolver, is one of the most popular concealed carry guns on the market, mainly due to its extremely light weight. The LCR can be chambered in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 Long Rifle (.22...

The Kahr P40 is an extremely popular double action only (DAO) striker-fired pistol, especially for concealed carry. It comes in two models, the P40, which is all-steel, and the PM40, which features a polymer frame. The barrel is stainless steel...

The Springfield XDS was released in 2013. Springfield's new pistol is a single stack 7 round magazine. This gun was obviously built for concealed carry but still substantial enough for rapid fire combat. The XDS is made out of a...

What Is Constitutional Carry? “Constitutional Carry” is a term frequently used in the firearms community of the United States. It affirms that Americans are allowed to carry a firearm, either concealed or openly, because the 2nd Amendment of the U.S....

Concealed Carry While Hiking Hiking is an excellent way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, and in most cases, all you will encounter on a hike are friendly faces and beautiful wildlife. Nevertheless, there is always the risk...

The argument against carrying one in the chamber goes back to the days of single-action revolvers with hammers that were not blocked and exposed hammer autoloaders that were not striker fired. Hit the hammer hard enough, like dropping it on...

Five Shooting Drills to Improve Your Self-Defense Abilities (read to the end for the most important drill of all!) It's well known that practice makes perfect. In the case of self-defense using a firearm, being perfect could be the difference...

We at Urban Carry Holsters get asked all the time "Do these holsters work for women?" to answer your question simply, yes. But there are some key points we need to touch on in this blog.  There are probably times it is inconvient for...

Would the real Slim Shady please stand up? Two of the most popular carry guns from two of the most well know manufacturers; the Shield and G43 set the standard for ultra concealable single stacks. Weighing in at 18.03 and...

Choosing and Carrying a Back Up Gun A back-up gun, or BUG, is an important consideration for every responsibly armed citizen. In most cases, the term “back-up gun” refers to a concealed weapon that a person will carry on their...

There's a popular quote that says, "Legal gun owners have over 300 million guns and 12 trillion rounds of ammo. If we were the problem, you’d know it." In spite of how true this statement is, misconceptions about gun owners still...

Leave a Legacy of Pride We’ve covered a lot in these articles, and now you have a wide range of options to help increase the visibility of your gun store, bring in more customers and ultimately make more money. Here’s...

What is an EDC IFAK? An EDC IFAK, or everyday carry individual first aid kit, is a kit that allows the user to render basic first aid to themselves or others.  An EDC IFAK should be small enough to carry...

In this video, we're going to be showing you how to properly attach the Viridian R5 (Reactor) laser to the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. The Shield we're using in this video is a 9mm, but it would work the...

The AR-15 - America’s modern sporting rifle that spawned the design of so many “black rifles.” The AR-15 also happens to be the maligned nemesis of gun control advocates, creating such a fervor of misinformation around it that the mainstream...

Discover the top 11 concealed carry guns for your needs. Our expert testing provides insights on reliability, size, and concealability. Find the best CCW firearm today!

In this video, we're going to show you how to field strip and properly clean the Kimber Solo, and then go over some features about the firearm. Kimber developed this single stack 9mm "pocket pistol" after seeing the success of many other firearms manufacturers in the subcompact pistol market.

The Bond Arms Snake Slayer is a modern, two-shot derringer that comes in multiple calibers, such as .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .45 Long Colt, and .410 shotgun shells. It is a single action pistol, with multiple barrel options...