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.

Highlights From the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting: Mag Fed Scatter Guns and Crazy Quiet 9mms

The NRAAM is always a hotbed of internal politics. On the streets outside, protestors try in vain to win anti-2A converts. It rarely works, though. Most of the show's attendees are heading to the convention floor, a sprawling display of guns and gear.

Our Top Three Magazine Loaders for Pistols

No one likes feeding magazines as much as they like pulling the trigger, but it is a necessary part of the process. There are some devices out now, though, that make the job easy. Here are three options that stand out.

5 Things to Carry When You Can’t Carry

As I was heading into a conference at my son's school today (a place notoriously anti-gun), I decided I needed a fallback. A quick review of my options turned up some likely contenders. While I prefer a gun, I always like to have a good backup.

Ruger’s Pistol Caliber Perfection: The PC9 SHOT Show 2018

This is going to be hard to come by, for a while. Ruger has the capacity to run-up production, but even at the MSRP of $649, these PC9s are not going to stay on store shelves long. This is the ultimate utilitarian 9mm carbine. It is sturdy, without being heavy. The barrel is threaded for those who […]

Understanding Pre-Show Pessimism: SHOT Show 2018

Let’s begin by acknowledging the elephant in the room. Back in October, a madman shot-up a concert in Las Vegas. 58 people were murdered. More than 500 others were injured. Look closely at the image above. The Mandalay Bay is not there in the NSSF’s image of the Vegas skyline, but the hotel is still […]

5 Things To Look For From SHOT Show 2018

Ruger Ruger seems to be banking on pre-show press this year. The big news is their new take on the pistol caliber carbine. The Ruger PCC is a 9mm that looks like a 10/22 that is going through a teenage growth spurt. This will be a homerun for Ruger. They’ve made guns like this before, […]

3 Amateur Concealed Carry Habits That Need Breaking

<p>We all have our little idiosyncrasies that define us. These ticks and habits are usually innocuous, but when it comes to concealed carry, these little habits can give you away. This spells trouble. When you carry a concealed handgun, it has to stay concealed until the moment you need it most.</p>

Five Reasons the 44 Magnum is the Right Choice for Carry in the Woods

So why is 44 Magnum the caliber of choice to carry in the woods? Here are five reasons. We'll start with the obvious.

Five Reasons to Pull The Trigger on a Short Barrel Shotgun

<p>The old fashioned sawed-off shotgun was so appealing to the criminal underworld that politicians felt compelled to place some hardocre restrictions on who could own one. That's something we have to live with. And it is well worth the headache of the tax-stamp. Here's why:</p>

Five Reasons Why Hexmag Magazines Are Catching On

Not all of polymer AR-15 mags are created equal. Hexmag magazines have developed a devoted following. Here are five reasons why.

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