David Higginbotham
David Higginbotham is a writer and editor who specializes in everyday carry. David is a former backcountry guide in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Boundary Waters Canoe Area who was a college professor for 20 years. He ultimately left behind the academy for a more practical profession in the firearms industry and was (among other editorial positions) the Managing Editor for a nascent Mag Life blog. In that Higginbotham helped establish The Maglife's tone and secure its early success. Though he went on to an even more practical firearms industry profession still, he continues to contribute articles and op-eds as time and life allow.
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Top 4 Budget Minded .380s and One that Isn’t
The .380 can be both compact and easy to control, which makes it popular for concealed carry. Here are our top 5 finds from SHOT Show 2019. -
My EDC: Why I Carry a Kel-Tec P3AT
Understand its purpose. It is a get-off-me gun — a last resort. Its exceptionally easy to hide, easy enough to work, and it is just about the most affordable gun at your local FFL -
Three 30+ Round GLOCK Magazines Perfect For the Ruger PC9 (review)
Here are three mag options for the Ruger PC9. It takes GLOCK mags, and we love our GLOCK mags! Watch the range demo and see the interchangeable magazine system. -
UMP9: Hands on with the Heckler & Koch
The HK UMP (including the UMP9 from these photos) is the Jan Brady of sub-guns. It's stuck, mostly unloved, between the MP5 and the MP7. -
GLOCK 43X vs 48: Mags for work and pleasure
Glock 43X vs Glock 48: new Glock models are appearing, but discussion (and heated debate) continues about both of 'em (and the Glock 19X too). -
The New Walther PPK: Would You Carry a 90-Year-Old Pistol?
The Walther PPK was designed for concealed carry. Now the 90 year old design is so much more than that. -
Sig’s New Extended P365 Mags (Ready to Ship)
The Sig P365 has just gotten even better. The new 15 round P365 mags are here. -
Not Your Average Mag-Fed .223: The Henry Long Ranger
While most of my .223s have evolved from the AR family tree, one hasn't. What's the appeal of a lever-action chambered for the .223? Henry has the answer. -
The Best .22 for Teaching Kids to Shoot Safely
I take teaching seriously, and recently tested several .22 rimfire designs with some inexperienced shooters. Here's what I found. -
Mossberg’s Mag-Fed 590M is Reinventing the Pump Shotgun
Looking for unfailing reliability and increased capacity? Check out the Mossberg 590M.
