Over the last few years, SIG has really proved the versatility of the P320 platform. In past articles, I’ve looked at the various aftermarket compensators like the Parker Mountain Machine JTTC compensators and shown they are effective at reducing muzzle rise and felt recoil. SIG has decided to throw their hat in the ring with a compensated Spectre variant with a lot of interesting features I wanted to test out. Let’s take a closer look at the SIG Sauer P320 Spectre Comp.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about the concept of carrying stock firearms versus carrying fully customized firearms. If you missed last week’s article, don’t hesitate to check it out with the link here. With the introduction of the internet and easier access to information about carrying, there’s been a rapid introduction of various concepts and styles of carrying from different instructors. Although this flood of information is great for the community, it can be really tough to decide what exactly you need to carry on your body and what you should carry in your vehicle or bag. Let’s take a closer look at what to carry every day.

With the expansion of the Glock compact line of pistols, there are more options than ever from Glock to fit any occasion. In the past, I’ve looked at the Glock 43 and 43X line of pistols but recently I decided to pick up the new Glock 48 MOS to check out the latest offering from Glock. With the overall dimensions being similar to other models, is there a place for the Glock 48 in the lineup? Well, that’s what I wanted to find out so I purchased an MOS variant and decided to find out for myself. Let’s take a closer look at the Glock 48 MOS pistol.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about jackets that were specifically designed for concealed carry and their validity. If you missed the article last week, be sure to check it out with the link here. This week, we will take a closer look at the trend of customizing carry guns and if they make a massive difference when it comes to self-defense. The aftermarket sector of the gun industry is a massive part of the market and there’s a reason there are so many products for various defensive handguns. Does it make a huge difference though? Let’s take a closer look at stock guns vs customized guns.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with former LAPD undercover agent and current Guns & Ammo handgun editor, Jeremy Stafford, to talk about the dos and don’ts of EDC and dressing like a “gray man.” While the term “gray man” is kinda cringe, you get the point – this is about dressing without standing out, even while wearing clothes from a tactical apparel company like 5.11 Tactical – it’s all about picking what works for you without sacrificing capability while blending in.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about various shooting drills to help incorporate movement into your range sessions. If you missed last week, I’ll be sure to leave a link to the article here.  For the majority of the United States, the colder months are upon and that means layering up to keep warm during these cold winter months. Naturally, some of you will be switching out your carry guns to larger full-size carry guns with the addition of more jackets and warm layers. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in concealed carry related jackets but are they worth it? Let’s take a closer look to answer the question are concealed carry jackets worth it?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a widely popular concealed carry pistol that stands out in an often saturated market of carry guns. To maintain its staying power, Springfield Armory has made several iterations to include the Hellcat, Hellcat OSP, Hellcat RDP, and Hellcat Pro. Now, if you want to add a bit of flair to your EDC (everyday carry) pistol, you can with the option of Burnt Bronze and Robin’s Egg Blue.

Owners of the SIG P365 XMacro now have a new option for holstering, with the Slim-Tuk IWB from DeSantis. Made from Kydex, the Slim-Tuk is a minimal ambidextrous IWB holster with DeSantis’ tuck-able 360 C-Clip, for almost unlimited mounting options. For instance, you can reverse the carry from the right to the left hand. The tuckable C-Clips are made from strong nylon, with 360-degree adjustability. The retail price of this DeSantis IWB holster is $43.99.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the importance of quality holsters and some of the different choices available on the market today. If you missed last week’s article I will leave a link to it here. When it comes to training at the range for carrying concealed, accuracy and connecting shots on the target is just the beginning of the story. Movement and being able to shoot while moving or firing from cover is one of the most important skills you can practice once you’ve become confident with your static shooting ability. Let’s take a closer look at some movement drills.

Every once in a while, a gun company will come out of left field with a really interesting concept. A few years ago, SIG came out with a revival of the original SIG P210 and P210 Target. The latest variation of the P210 lineup is the new P210 Carry from SIG. This line of pistols has a reputation for having one of the best triggers in handguns as well as being incredibly accurate. After having some time with the P210, I can finally talk with confidence about my thoughts on it. Let’s take a closer look at the SIG Sauer P210 Carry.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the struggles of carrying larger handguns and the fight against carrying fatigue. If you happened to miss that article be sure to check it out here. Earlier this week, I started talking to a group of friends which were made up of experienced as well as new shooters. The new shooters were talking about the struggle of finding the right holster for them. It’s a journey we all end up going through when we first start out but it’s never a bad thing to look at some of the options available on the market today. Holster selection can be tricky so let’s look at some things to consider as well as avoid when looking at the importance of quality holsters.

FALCO Holsters is a global provider of high-quality EDC concealment holsters and accessories. For the 2022 holiday season, FALCO Holsters is offering new purpose-built leather holsters that are made by hand. These new AX11 IWB holsters will feature hand-tooled floral details which should make the holster a great addition to your own EDC lineup or a great gift for someone in your life who appreciates a functional yet stylish leather holster.

Welcome back to another Thursday Concealed Carry Corner article. Last week we talked about the best size for concealed carry guns and if you’d like to check it out, the link is here. While reviewing the P226 XFIVE that dropped a few days ago, I decided to give carrying it concealed a try just to see what it was like. During my time carrying that 46oz gun, I became uncomfortable and fussy as the day went on to the point where I actually took it off my belt and laid it on my desk. The fatigue fully set in and I started thinking about all the people who claim to carry Glock 34 with lights and red dots every day with no issue. Let’s take a closer look at large handguns vs carry fatigue.

Fans of our YouTube channel will know that several TFB staff including TFBTV Executive Producer James Reeves often carry the Amtac Gear Northman fixed EDC blade. Amtac is well known for making some best flat ground cutting tools suitable for everything from opening boxes to defending yourself in a situation where a gun might not be the best choice. The new NorthmanX isn’t available yet but Amtac Blades has released a teaser for the new blade which should start shipping sometime in November of this year.

Premier Body Armor is introducing the Everyday Armor T-Shirt 2.0, a shirt designed for discreet protection and everyday use. This T-Shirt is made with anti-microbial compression fabric and has front and rear armor pockets to carry the company’s Level IIIA 7.75″x 12.75″ ballistic inserts. The intention is to protect the cardiac box, where your most vital organs are located.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about when to trust your carry gun and what to do when it comes to break in. If you’d like to check it out, be sure to click the link here. In the past, I’ve talked about the evolution of carry guns from full-size metal firearms all the way to micro ultralight single stack guns. Based on the trends and new firearms coming out today, the perfect carry gun size is somewhere in the middle. Some of you may disagree with my interpretation and that’s ok, but looking at general sales along with what’s prevalent in the market today, there certainly appear to be some new favorites on the market for people who carry concealed. Let’s take a closer look at what potentially could be the perfect size carry gun

Pocket Rockets with red dot sights are in fashion, and Springfield Armory now has a new option of their Hellcat Pro that comes combined with the Shield Sights SMSc sight. In case you haven’t seen or tried the SMSc red dot yet, it’s a very compact, yet useable optic in my opinion, especially on compact handguns that have a short line of sight. As a backup, it’s co-witnessed with the company’s U-Dot sights.

Safariland is well known for its high-quality duty-rated holsters often used by law enforcement and military personnel. In an effort to expand its horizons to new customers and types of firearms holstering options, Safariland is announcing the introduction of its newest project – the Safariland Schema IWB holster. The Schema will be an Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster that will just be the first of several new models of holsters that will be coming out in the following months.

9mm micro-compact pistols have been front and center within the pistol world for quite some time now. During the midst of some of the biggest brand names releasing their own version of the 9mm micro compact to the industry, Ruger somewhat sneakily released the LCP MAX 380 pistol which took the super tiny LCP 380 semi-auto pistol with a standard magazine capacity of 6-rounds and bumped that number up to 10 rounds. James Reeves reviewed the LCP MAX 380 over on TFBTV during its initial release but we’ve yet to do that here on the blog side of things. Sometime shortly after the release of the LCP MAX 380, XS Sights came out with dedicated night sights for the pocket-sized 380 and they were gracious enough to send me a copy of their own LCP MAX 380 equipped with their DXT2 Big Dot sights. Today we’ll take a look at both the LCP MAX 380 as well as the XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot sight for it and see if this might be a sensible option for when you’re looking to be as discreet as possible.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about carrying in questionable areas that could get you in trouble. This week, I wanted to take a look at a topic we all debate whether it’s when we first start carrying a concealed firearm or whenever we purchase a new firearm to carry. Whether it’s a new model to hit the market or just a new gun to you, it’s sometimes rather difficult to determine exactly when a gun is trustworthy to carry and depend on every day of your life. Let’s take a closer look at when to trust your carry gun.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the rise in PDWs being carried by individuals and what that looks like in public. When it comes to carrying concealed, there’s a wide variety of situations and settings that make you stop and question if you should carry. It happened to all of us who carry on a regular basis where you have to make a choice whether or not to carry in a certain situation. People will occasionally send me a question about a certain place or situation to carry in so I figured we could take a closer look at some of these situations. Let’s jump into the complicated world of carrying in questionable places.

With the advancements in carry guns today, there are some really interesting models coming to market as well as some really cool aftermarket options for the next generation carry guns. With all the options on the market, there have been some arguments online about which model performs better and what’s the best bang for your buck. The two guns we have in question are the SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre Comp and the Parker Mountain Machine JTTC compensated P365. Both guns are great choices for their own reasons but it’s time to see what works best in the P365 platform. Let’s take a closer look at these two guns and see what does better when looking at the PMM JTTC Comp vs SIG Spectre Comp.

The world of concealed carry firearms has drastically changed from where it was 10-15 years ago. The endless amounts of firearm options to carry has become mind-boggling and the overall quality, as well as reliability, have gone up. In terms of innovation when it comes to carrying capacity and overall size, we have grown lightyears in the last twenty years. We can talk about innovations and changes all day long, but most people don’t talk about how the carrying world has changed as well. People are now arming up and carrying not only handguns but also PDW-style firearms and sometimes even soft body armor panels for added protection. This new trend has become a rather polarizing topic among various groups in the gun community, but regardless of your stance, it’s definitely happening and important to talk about even if it’s just to be aware of what’s going on. Let’s take a closer look at the rise of PDWs for personal protection.

Shooters who use compensators on their carry guns swear by them; directing the muzzle blast of a short, lightweight pistol can help to increase speed, accuracy, and control. It makes sense – the physics of mass, velocity and trajectories will dictate muzzle rise and the time it takes to get back on target. FN is announcing a new compensated 9mm carry pistol called the FN 509 CC Edge. Obviously focused on the concealed carry market, FN is bringing the use of compensators to the broader market, focusing on speed, accuracy, versatility, and control. Additional details can be found below.

The world of concealed carry has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Gone are the days of massive bulky full metal firearms with horrid triggers in an effort to be armed. There are endless choices with infinite possibilities to custom your carry firearm to make it truly one of one. I recently picked up the SIG Sauer P365 Spectre Comp and enjoyed shooting it and as a result, I decided to purchase one of the PMM P365 comps to test out on my original P365 I don’t carry much anymore. Let’s take a closer look at the Parker Mountain Machine P365 JTTC Compensator.

The debate of using factory self-defense ammo or hand loading your own ammo has been going on for quite a while. With ammo scarcity becoming a real problem in the last few years, the transition to reloading has been a popular choice to fill that void. Typically, in the past, older guys who enjoy shooting were the main ones doing reloads but with the ammo shortage, the idea of reloading has become more mainstream. Over the years, I have been on both sides of this issue and it’s a fairly interesting one to consider when looking at the big picture. Let’s take a closer look at factory ammo vs hand loads.

Falco holsters are stretching out their current line of concealed carry bags with their new G200 series concealed carry handgun bags. In total, there will be four new bags each with its own set of unique features and strengths and all four will hit the retail market for less than $100 each. Full details on each bag are listed below.

When it comes to carrying a concealed firearm, there are a few really popular models that the vast majority of people either have as their personal carry gun or at least have heard of. The most common questions I get when it comes to carry guns are usually the same three questions: capacity, ergonomics, and ease of carrying. As a result, I decided to give you guys a quick rundown on some of the more popular carry choices by each category on a scale of 1-10. Let’s take a closer look at the popular carry gun breakdown.

Welcome back to another installment of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about the realities of carrying in a vehicle and some of you had some interesting things to say in the comments.  A few people brought up the idea of ankle carry as a self-defense method. While ankle carry has some great applications, it may be tough to grab when you’re under stress in a vehicle. From that conversation, I started thinking about why certain people love the idea of ankle carry while others will admittedly fight against it no matter what. I started making a list in my head and ultimately said why not write an article about it. Let’s take a closer look at the truth about ankle carry.

For Today’s TFB Podcast episode I’ve brought on a recent acquaintance of mine, Tara from How I Carry. How I Carry is basically Tara’s online presence and what she does is specializes in what I think is a very underserved market – concealed carry advice and reviews for women. With more and more women taking interest in carrying concealed for themselves, the type of information that Tara provides could prove to be quite important – possibly even lifesaving for these new concealed carriers. Today I ask Tara about her best training, firearms, and gear advice that she has for other women. We also talk a bit about her journey from a non-gun owner, to a concealed carrier, to a budding competitor!