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Coming out of a year of chaos in the form of violent protests and riots and calls to reduce or abolish policing, one thing remains constant: You are your own first responder. Investing in knowledge, training and practice is the most effective thing to do to increase the odds of successfully protecting yourself and loved ones. The latest Special Edition issue of Concealed Carry & Self-Defense has more useful — and practical — educational self-defense content than ever before.
CIA operative and protective services subject matter expert Steve Tarani (one of the guys seen in the background of photos of White House residents) offers some reality checks. Will carrying a knife for self-defense get you killed? Are you at even more risk if you don’t know specifically how to use it in a fight? How about leveraging nearby weapons of opportunity? Tarani lends his advice on that front too, as a gun isn’t always the right answer.
How much thought is given to less-lethal defense alternatives? There’s an endless list of scenarios where drawing a gun may not be the right answer. “How a Flashlight Can Save Your Life” discusses the reasons why it makes sense to carry a tactical light — even in the daytime.
A Staccato C 2011 9mm pistol is up for grabs in the issue’s Gun Giveaway package. It’s compact, lightweight (26 oz.), easy to conceal and accurate thanks to the Dawson Precision Optic front sights and Carry Dawson Precision Option System in the rear. The winner will also receive a Multitool Holster from Versacarry and Mini Osborne knife from Benchmade. The package is valued at nearly $1,900. Readers are encouraged to enter the free drawing by visiting AmericanHandgunner.com/giveaways.
As for traditional concealed carry know-how, the lifesaving tips provided in Concealed Carry will help readers learn how to carry a full-sized gun, concealed, as well as putting “mouse guns” to productive use, leveraging the benefits of pocket carry and more.
Many envision themselves as society’s protector armed with a freshly minted concealed carry permit. “Intervention, Vel Non” is a story about whether to intervene — or not — with a surprise ending. (Here’s a hint: Things are not always as they seem on the surface.)
Protection in the home is just as important these days. While expensive and a genuine nuisance in terms of paperwork and process, it just may be worthwhile to equip home-defense guns with a suppressor. Will Dabbs, MD explains exactly why. In a related story, he shares some wisdom about the home-defense gun spectrum and how to choose the right gun for the right mission.
Concealed Carry & Self-Defense is currently available for purchase at newsstands everywhere and in print or digital format at fmgpubs.com.
TOM MCHALE