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Streamlight Wedge SL: Slim EDC Light Completes the Trio

Streamlight Wedge SL: Slim EDC Light Completes the Trio

Streamlight’s new Wedge SL Ultra-Thin Inspector light is one of the most compact slim lights I’ve seen yet. Here’s how it’s a perfect addition to EDC gear.

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Warm-Weather Concealed Carry
A pair of shorts with a pocket-sized pistol on top against a concrete background.

Warm-Weather Concealed Carry

Your responsibility to defend yourself and your loved ones never ends. The warm weather season is coming as summer draws near. Make your adjustments before it gets too hot.

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The Physics of Recoil: What Makes a Gun Jump?

The Physics of Recoil: What Makes a Gun Jump?

The Tape Trick: Red Dot Training for Beginners

The Tape Trick: Red Dot Training for Beginners

The Best Way to Conceal Carry: a Beginner’s Guide

The Best Way to Conceal Carry: a Beginner’s Guide

Situational Awareness: Practical Habits for Daily Vigilance

Situational Awareness: Practical Habits for Daily Vigilance

5 Things to Consider When Carrying a Handgun in Your Vehicle

5 Things to Consider When Carrying a Handgun in Your Vehicle

How to Get Into Competitive Shooting (And Why It’ll Make You Better at Everything)

How to Get Into Competitive Shooting (And Why It’ll Make You Better at Everything)

Concealed Carry for Women: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What I Carry Every Day

Concealed Carry for Women: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What I Carry Every Day

How To Reload Your Automatic Handgun

How To Reload Your Automatic Handgun

Understanding Trigger Pull Weight

Understanding Trigger Pull Weight

Should You Carry a Tourniquet Every Day?

Should You Carry a Tourniquet Every Day?

Five Steps to Take When Purchasing a Handgun

Five Steps to Take When Purchasing a Handgun

How to Safely Carry In a Vehicle: Holster Considerations

How to Safely Carry In a Vehicle: Holster Considerations

Why Do We Shoot Firearm Drills?

Why Do We Shoot Firearm Drills?

Open Carry vs Concealed Carry: Which is Best?

Open Carry vs Concealed Carry: Which is Best?

Holster Positioning: Finding the Optimal Carry Position for Comfort and Accessibility

Holster Positioning: Finding the Optimal Carry Position for Comfort and Accessibility

Appendix Vs. Strong Side: The Best Carry Method

Appendix Vs. Strong Side: The Best Carry Method

The Beginner’s Guide to Semi-Auto Handguns

The Beginner’s Guide to Semi-Auto Handguns

Five Guaranteed Ways To Become a Better Shooter

Five Guaranteed Ways To Become a Better Shooter

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