Purse Carry vs On-Body Carry: Pros, Cons, and Safety Rules
Purse carry vs on-body carry: retention, draw speed and the safety rules that matter, when each one makes sense, plus live prices on concealed carry purses.
Guides
A series of posts that will guide you through the maze of guns and firearms. We give you advice, help and answer those simple questions you don’t always want to ask.
Best Gun Magnets and Quick-Access Mounts (2026)
The 6 best gun magnets and quick-access mounts for 2026, tested in 4 vehicles and 2 homes: Magna-Arm, StealthShelf, Lockdown, RYMMES and the Crossbreed Bedside.
Revolver vs Semi-Auto for Women: Which Should You Carry?
Revolver vs semi-auto for women: a 5-shot Ruger LCR vs a 10+1 Sig P365, slide strength, recoil and the easy-rack Shield EZ. Which to carry, from a shooter.
Best Range Bags for Women (2026): Functional Bags That Aren’t Pink
I tested 7 range bags for women for fit, layout and value, from the $65 Orca starter to the Vertx COF Light at $179 and a $370 woman-owned American maker.
Used Guns vs New: When to Buy Used and When to Buy New (2026)
Used guns save 20-40%, but a police trade-in Glock 19 runs 32% under a new Gen 6 while a used Gen 5 saves only 10%. When to buy each and how to inspect.
Revolver vs Semi-Auto for Concealed Carry: Which Is Better? (2026)
A 5-shot J-frame vs a 15+1 Glock 43X: revolver vs semi-auto for concealed carry on capacity, recoil, reloads and pocket carry, with live prices on all four.
Concealed Carry vs Open Carry: Pros, Cons, and Laws (2026)
Concealed vs open carry in 2026: 29 permitless carry states, Florida open carry legal since Sept 2025, retention holster rules, and which method makes sense.
8 Best Prism Scopes in 2026: Tested and Ranked
I tested 12+ prism scopes on AR-15 and AK builds. The 8 best: Primary Arms SLx 1x from $265, Trijicon ACOG TA31, Vortex Spitfire HD, Swampfox Blade at $179.
8 Best Hunting Boots (2026): Mountain, Insulated, and Budget Picks Tested
Hunting boots I have tested in the field: Crispi Nevada GTX from $440, Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400, Danner Pronghorn at about $290, and 5 more picks.