Recommended Gear & Resources

Choosing the right equipment is just as important as learning the fundamentals of firearms and self-defense. The gear you rely on should be proven, reliable, and suited for real-world use. This resources page is designed to help you find high-quality holsters, belts, firearms, training tools, books, and more—all from trusted brands and reputable sources.

 

Every product or resource listed here has been carefully selected based on performance, durability, and practicality for concealed carry, home defense, and personal safety. Whether you’re looking for a solid holster setup, reliable training aids, or the best books on self-defense mindset, this page will guide you in the right direction.

 

Holsters

• JM Custom Kydex
• Tenicor
• Dark Star Gear
• Black Arch Holsters
• Tier 1 Concealed

Concealed Carry Belts

• Tenicor
• Hunter Constantine
• Blue Alpha Gear
• Nexbelt

Courses and Instructors

• Rangemaster
• Citizens Safety Academy
• Two Pillars Training
• Shivworks
• Defense Training International

Recommended Books

• Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics
• Principles of Personal Defense
• The CSAT Way
• Straight Talk on Armed Defense
• Gunshot Wounds
• Jim Cirillo’s Tales of the Stakeout Squad
• Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
• When Violence Is the Answer
• The Deadliest Men

Articles and Newsletters

• The Tactical Professor
• Rangemaster Newsletter