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When you step onto any shooting range, the first words you’ll hear from the Range Safety Officer (RSO) are, “Put on your eyes and ears.” This rule is universal, and for good reason—having reliable eye and ear protection is critical...

The Bullet: Everything You Wanted To Know A bullet is a projectile, often a pointed metal cylinder, that is shot from a firearm. The bullet is usually part of an ammunition cartridge, the object that contains the bullet and that...

Full Review of the SIG P365: A Concealed Carry Phenom SIG Sauer unveiled the P365 at the 2018 SHOT Show, subsequently sending everyone and their cousins into a frenzy of either pure joy or loathsome hatred for the little micro-compact...

The Must-Haves of Concealed Carry In our experience, there are five things that you should always have on you if you want to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense. First we’ll share those five things with you, then go over...

Smith and Wesson because in 1852 when Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson started a gun partnership in Connecticut. Back in 1857 they manufactured the first metallic cartridge breech-loading revolver. In 1880 for the first time ever a double-action revolver was made.  Wesson family control and...

Vehicle firearm laws vary by state—some allow loaded guns in consoles, others require unloaded transport in locked compartments. Always research state-specific requirements, especially when crossing state lines. For self-defense accessibility, consider a vehicle holster if you have a concealed carry permit. Ammunition storage rules follow loaded/unloaded requirements.

Smith and Wesson's SD Series striker-fired pistol orginated from S&W's earlier Sigma series. They were designed to fall in between the Sigma and M&P line of handguns. The SD9VE started production in 2012 and is still produced to this day, being...

Open carry offers comfort and deterrent value but loses tactical advantage and draws attention. Concealed carry provides discretion and surprise but requires proper clothing and holster selection. Both have legal applications depending on context. Choose based on your environment, priorities, and local laws while maintaining ongoing training.

The PT-111 has a 12+1 magazine capacity, and maintains a very low profile making it great for concealed carry. It has a polymer frame and stainless steel slide and barrel.

What’s the best concealed carry holster for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield?   The best concealed carry holster for the Shield is the G3 deep-concealment holster by Urban Carry. The Shield is an incredibly popular gun for self-defense and...

Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield is a slim, concealable and lightweight striker-fired polymer pistol. S&W started manufacturing the Shield in 2012 and is still in production today with several variations. The Shield remains one of the most popular firearms on...

In this video, we'll be showing you how to field strip and clean the Colt Defender Series 90, as well as go over some features and details about the firearm. The Colt Defender hit the market in 2000, and they've become quite popular because of their 1911 styling and compact size while delivering the power of the .45 ACP round.

Summertime: Bane of the Concealed Carrier Concealing a handgun when you're wearing long pants and a bulky winter coat isn't all that difficult. However, when the weather starts warming up and the appropriate attire becomes less and less bulky, managing...

7 Reasons Why Most Gun Stores Fail It’s an unfortunate truth that most small businesses fail within five years of opening, and that statistic applies just as much to businesses within the firearms community as well. Whether you’re an armorer,...

I'm a bigger person, is Appendix Carry right for me? We often get questions about appendix carry from larger-framed folks who wonder if appendix carry is a good option for them. Fear not – if you don’t have washboard abs,...

In this video we're giving you a full high-definition cleaning, features and review of the FN Five-seveN. This is a really unique firearm that fires the 5.7x28mm round, which is more like a rifle round than a handgun round. Here...

Appendix Carry Gives Me Stomach Pains...For many, it’s not uncommon to think “Appendix Carry” means you have to have your appendix removed in order to carry.  The firearm has to go somewhere when you sit and more often then not...

A Revered Texas Ranger: MT "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas Manuel Trazazas "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, one of the most well known Texas Rangers of the 1930's, started life in 1891 in the city of Cadiz, Spain. Born to naturalized US citizens, Gonzaullas's journey into law enforcement is...

With new concealed carry laws passing state by state, there has been a significant increase in the amount of women who are becoming permitted firearm carriers.  While there are many reasons that women feel the need to arm themselves and...

In this video, we're going to be showing you how to field strip and clean the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380, one of the most popular subcompact concealed carry pistols on the market today! The Bodyguard is a single-stack, hammer...

Are you looking for a new holster but can't decide which holster to buy? At Urban Carry we tested the pros and cons of some of our competitiers. The Urban Carry is an IWB (inside wasit band) holster so we compared our...