Concealed carry guns, holsters and safes, reviewed by people who carry
Concealed carry gun picks and comparisons for new and experienced carriers.
The short answer Reviewed by Tom Givens — Founder, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work The best concealed carry gun for most people in 2026 is the SIG Sauer P365: a 9mm micro-compact that carries 10+1 rounds in a 1.1-inch-wide, 17.8-ounce package, with manual-safety and … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Tom Givens — Founder, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work For a first carry gun we recommend the S&W Shield EZ if slide effort or recoil is a concern, and the SIG P365 (available with a manual safety) if you want … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Tom Givens — Founder, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work There is no “women’s gun” — there is the gun that fits your hand and that you can run confidently. Two models are designed around common fit problems: the Walther PDP … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Tom Givens — Founder, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work The best micro-compact 9mm is the SIG Sauer P365 for its balance of size, capacity and support. The Springfield Hellcat carries the most rounds (11+1/13+1), the S&W Shield Plus is the … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Tom Givens — Founder, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work The best pocket pistol for most people is the Ruger LCP MAX: 10+1 rounds of .380 ACP in a 10.6-ounce gun about 5.2 inches long. The lightest option is the S&W … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Massad Ayoob — Founder, Massad Ayoob Group · Retired Police Captain · Expert Witness Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work The best concealed carry revolver for most people is the Ruger LCR (13.5 oz, five rounds of .38 Special +P, smooth trigger). The S&W 642 … Read more
Quick answer Reviewed by Massad Ayoob — Founder, Massad Ayoob Group · Retired Police Captain · Expert Witness Reviewed on [date] · Written by Chris Raper · How reviews work For most people, 9mm is the better concealed carry caliber: it is more powerful, ammunition is cheaper and easier to find, and micro-compact 9mms like … Read more
Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more
Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more