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Richard L. Johnson is a veteran police officer and trainer who publishes BlueSheepdog.com, a police training community. Richard also publishes GunsHolstersAndGear.com, a firearms news and reviews site.

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  • Remington UMC 9mm: Good enough for self defense?

    Remington UMC 9mm: Good enough for self defense?

    Can cheap ammo still have the power to knock down an attacker?

  • Review of Glenn Beck's 'Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns'

    Review of Glenn Beck’s ‘Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns’

    What are the lessons from Chairman Beck?

  • Review: The Beretta Pico: Tiny gun makes a big splash at NRA Convention

    Review: The Beretta Pico: Tiny gun makes a big splash at NRA Convention

    Beretta expects to ship the Pico in August of this year. In addition to the magazines, the guns will ship with a soft-sided, zippered carry case. The MSRP will be $399.

  • Rimfire rumblings

    Rimfire rumblings

    Rimfire rounds rarely get a lot of notice, which is unfortunate.

  • Cops, gun owners

    Cops, gun owners

    It wasn’t that long ago that most people assumed police officers supported the rights of gun owners to keep, carry and use firearms for self defense. Yet, it seems that in modern days the popular belief is most cops would prefer a disarmed populace. Not.

  • Best .380 guns

    Best .380 guns

    In general terms, those are the pros and cons of deciding to carry a .380 to save your life. Should the caliber make sense for your needs, here are some of the best pistols to consider.

  • Review: Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout Rifle

    Review: Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout Rifle

    Hogs are a year round hunt in Florida when on private property. The good folks at Ross Hammock Ranch in Inglis were happy to have us out for the afternoon to take a pig on their land.

  • More ways to carry concealed

    More ways to carry concealed

    One of the key things to remember is that a holster is still strongly suggested for pocket carry. A holster can keep the gun properly aligned for a rapid draw if needed.

  • Carrying Concealed: Inside & Outside-the-waistband

    Carrying Concealed: Inside & Outside-the-waistband

    Two of the most popular ways of carrying a concealed firearm are generally classified as outside-the-waistband and inside-the-waistband.

  • The Top 10 CCW guns

    The Top 10 CCW guns

    Richard L. Johnson names his Top 10 CCW guns.