Optics on a fighting handgun; future fantasy or practical reality? This week we examine three separate handguns and consider the pros and cons of adding a mini red dot optic to both a utility and a fighting handgun.
The best place to secure your defensive handgun is on your body. However, reality occasionally dictates that we keep a gun off of our body but close at hand. The new RAM Mount holster system from Crossbreed Holsters gives you nearly endless options for staging a firearm close at hand in an easy to reach position.
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