CCW Reviews: Handguns, Holsters, & More
Our favorite guns & gear for concealed carry that's all hands-on tested by our team. Find your perfect combination of handgun and holster to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Best Ofs
I tested the Arrowhead Tactical lineup to find the most comfortable, effective clothes to stay armed while flying under the radar.
These pistols aren’t the only thing that’s oiled up and glistening. Let’s get you ready to defend the beach!
Do compensators work on pistols? Are they worth buying? We have answers and six recommendations you need to see.
Check out our hands-on review of some of the best aftermarket grip modules for the ultra-popular Sig Sauer P365.
We take a look at a few guns that would be great for a few specific situations and places where you might find yourself in summer attire.
We put our heads together to create a list of some of our favorite underrated concealed carry pistols that are available on the market today.
Holster Reviews
If you aren’t sure about carrying appendix, the Tenicor Velo Lux might win you over. Here's what we learned from carrying this AIWB holster.
When it comes to IWB holsters, the devil’s in the details. Let’s take a look at what makes the Tenicor Certum3 such a strong contender.
Urban Carry claims to offer the comfort of leather with the retention of Kydex. Does it work? We put that to the test.
In this article, we take a look at the Alien Gear Photon holster to see if their claim of having an affordable, modular holster holds up.
The Flashbang holster attaches to a bra for deep concealment. But is this option effective and, more importantly, safe? We find out!
There's so many holsters and Hidden Hybrid Holsters is our current favorite one for IWB carry. We hands-on tested a couple models over many months.
CCW Firearm Reviews
With the new guidance from the ATF, we take a look at some of the best and neatest guns are great candidates to be SBRs and SBSs.
A pistol that curves, a .22 that can’t finish a magazine, and a lever gun with an AR stock. These modern firearm flops failed for a reason.
Canik and Radian teamed up to make one of the most exciting pistols of the year. I put 500 rounds through it to see if it’s worth buying.
The Beretta M9A4 is the modern version of the M9 service pistol. Does it still have the juice? Here's my 500-round review for that answer.
"We put 500 rounds through the Tisas PX-9 Duty Comp — a 20+1, optics-ready 9mm with a built-in compensator. Full breakdown inside!
Is it a pistol? Is it an SBR? We tested the Recover Tactical S-Pro chassis to see how this conversion kit works in the real world.
CCW Gear & Clothing Reviews
In this guide, we walk you through how to select a fanny pack for concealed carry, get it setup with your CCW gun, and use it.
If you aren’t sure about carrying appendix, the Tenicor Velo Lux might win you over. Here's what we learned from carrying this AIWB holster.
When it comes to IWB holsters, the devil’s in the details. Let’s take a look at what makes the Tenicor Certum3 such a strong contender.
In this article, we examine some unusual holsters that cover a variety of carry styles and specific circumstances.
Urban Carry claims to offer the comfort of leather with the retention of Kydex. Does it work? We put that to the test.
We take a look into the world of magazine carriers to see which method might be right for you, as well as a few recommendations for carriers.
Concealed Carry Insurance Review
If you have to use a firearm for self defense, expect a legal firestorm to follow. Here’s what Attorneys on Retainer had to say about it.
We go over where Right to Bear legal coverage protects you, their extra add-ons, and an exclusive savings code.
Not sure which concealed carry insurance provider to choose? We compare the most popular options for cost, plan, & perks.
Is CCW Safe the best concealed carry coverage you can get? We dive into its coverage limits, perks, gaps, and compare it against others.
Top Rated CCW Guns
Rated guns from our Pew Pew Tactical community of readers! See what other readers like yourself have to say about these guns.