Innehållsförteckning för Everyday Carry 2021 SIP #4 från Gun Digest

Take a minute and think back on all the crap we’ve endured together during the past 24 months. Civil unrest. Global pandemic. Vaccine mandates. A society divided. Hotter tempers and shorter fuses than most of us have ever before seen. It’s almost impossible to drive anywhere these days without receiving the bird at least twice. People are just really pissed. While most of the riot fires have been extinguished and the businesses rebuilt and reopened, things are still incredibly weird … and I’m not talking about “the new normal” we’re all supposed to quickly become accustomed to. I’m talking about the weirdness that perpetually lingers among the general population, and that overwhelming feeling I can’t shake that someone is going to fly off the handle at any minute. So many…

Since writing my first Gun Digest article on EDC carry (“Bug Out Bag Essentials,” Volume 35, Issue 17), the interest and desire to have a compact and comprehensive everyday-carry defensive pistol system has blown up more than I could’ve imagined. And with the recent world-wide pandemic, rising crime rates in our urban centers, and unprecedented political divisiveness and polarization of citizen groups as a whole, the focus on individual protection and self-sufficiency has boomed. Fortunately for self-sufficient-minded citizens and first responders, we’ve seen the development of several high-quality sub-compact semi-auto pistol designs hit the market. And with the advent of the Modular Optic System (MOS) integrated into many of these pistol designs, consumer demand for micro red-dot sights (RDS) on these systems has exploded as well. THE DESIRE TO BE…

The variety of defensive handgun drills that can be conducted for training and/or evaluation is endless. When you think you’ve seen them all, just make up another one. Regardless, it’s important you select drills to either help you get better at performing defensive handgun tasks, or drills that can be used to evaluate your ability to perform defensive handgun tasks. But there’s another thing defensive handgun drills can be used for—and that’s fun. The more fun a defensive handgun drill is to run, the more likely you are to use it. You’ll see a lot of internet experts criticize defensive handgun drills, because they don’t consider them to be practical. There’s some merit to this analysis, but let’s be realistic: Any drill you conduct that’ll help you become better at…

As a firearms enthusiast you probably have a good idea about self-defense and situational awareness. We’ve all become familiar with the color code system developed by the late Colonel Jeff Cooper and know when it’s appropriate to move from Condition White through Yellow, Orange and Red when the situation warrants it. Those of us who carry concealed often dress around our guns and take classes to improve our abilities and chances of surviving a deadly encounter. We prepare for the threat, be it a mugger, serial killer or terrorist and know that if it comes down to us and the bad guys that we are the ones going home to our families and not to the morgue or a jail cell. Yet do we do that good of a job…

01 Hornady Security RAPiD Vehicle Safe Oft overlooked is how to secure your gun in your car. It needs to be done, and Hornady makes it easier than ever with its new pistol safe. Except there’s more to the RAPiD Vehicle Safe than simply a way to put your handgun under lock and key on the go. Featuring Hornady’s RFID technology, the portable vault also offers immediate access to a self-defense arm with little more than the swipe of a key fob or bracelet. Crafted from 14-gauge steel and attaching to a vehicle with a braided steel cable, Hornady’s 12x6.4x2.2-inch safe is a must-have for any shooter on the go. MSRP: $309.99 02 Adams Arms AA19 Known for their aftermarket Glock and AR-15 components, Adams Arms has decided to expand…

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Shooting at night is one of those things that everyone should have practice with. I recently took a day (and night) long pistol course with my friends at the Marksmanship Training Center (MTC). They’re a private range with a massive, sprawling facility that allows them to put students in the pitch black of night—and under situational stress. Most places don’t offer a night course, but seeing as how virtually all violent crime happens in low light, they certainly should. Here’s what I learned. THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Unless you’re a politician, most criminals wish to avoid detection. While I have my opinions on involuntary taxation by elected burglars, it should come as no surprise that run-of-the-mill violent individuals prefer darkness to carry out their enterprises. And while it’s…

FIVE 25S AND STILL ALIVE Ol’ Joe was sitting at the bar, drinking. The year was 1930, and drinking was illegal. But this bar was in a speakeasy, and no one in there gave a damn about being legal. But one guy did give a damn about his wife, and it had come to his attention that Ol’ Joe had been giving some affection to her. An altercation ensued, and the jealous husband ended up pulling out a .25 Automatic and emptying it into Ol’ Joe’s gut. Grandpa said that Ol’ Joe was a big ol’ boy, and after the shooting was over, he turned and walked out the door. Grandpa knew this because he was there when it happened. Though he never admitted it, I figure Grandpa had recently…

I’m a big fan of the 1911. I not only work on them, but also use them to hunt and compete. I love what the system offers; however, with it being such an old design, attempts are constantly being made to “improve” upon it. A larger discussion can be had as to whether these proprietary designs are even true 1911s at all, but rather something based on it. One such gun, the Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP), is a unique design and execution. While not a traditional 1911, it offers some major advantages over the legacy guns. EXECUTION AND MATERIALS Although this article is centered on the 32-ounce TCP, a larger discussion must be had on the materials used in its construction. The TCP is an alloy-frame pistol, and…

It used to be that if you heard the acronym EDC, it was understood that the conversation was likely about carry guns; that isn’t the case so much anymore. Everyday carry is a cool concept, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise other people have embraced the idea that a quality set of tools can make your life better and safer. The form of EDC that has made it into mainstream culture encompasses nearly every aspect of normal lives, which begs the question, should we reevaluate how we think about EDC as well? Allowing concepts and skills to mature and evolve not only drive innovation, but it’s also the best way to push beyond what was previously thought impossible. Looking past the overly simplified list of what we previously thought…

Beretta has expanded their APX line of striker-fired pistols with the new APX A1 Carry. Revealed at the 2021 USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo, the APX A1 Carry has several upgrades and features not seen when the original model launched 2 years ago. This tiny, single-stack CCW gun now comes optics-ready, has an improved trigger and is available with four different frame colors. SIZE AND CAPACITY As a single-stack, striker-fired, polymer-framed 9mm, the Beretta APX A1 Carry is most comparable to a Glock 43. They share similar dimensions, utilize the same action, and when the APX is equipped with its flush-fitting magazine, they have the same 6-round capacity. Unlike the G43, however, the new APX also includes an 8-round magazine in the box that provides both increased capacity…