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.

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.

How Often Should You Clean Your Gun?

<p>A year or so ago, I was taking a class with a respected firearms instructor who took one look at the rifle I’d brought and told me I should clean it. The rifle seemed fine to me. When I pulled the trigger, it fired, ejected, and cycled another round. There was no rust or corrosion. No harm-no foul, right?</p>

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