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How to Perform a Tactical Reload from the Pocket

Under stress, fine motor skills degrade rapidly. If you ever find yourself staring at an empty chamber or clearing a malfunction during a defensive encounter, your reload technique needs to be entirely driven by gross motor skills and muscle memory. For those who carry their spare ammunition Inside the Waistband (IWB), the mechanics are fairly […]

Why Neodymium Magnets are the Future of Mag Retention

If you look at the evolution of concealed carry gear, the progression is clear. We moved from soft leather holsters that collapsed upon drawing to rigid Kydex that offered superior trigger protection and retention. But while primary holsters evolved, spare magazine carriers were largely left behind, still relying on the exact same friction-based technology. Until […]

IWB vs. Pocket Carry for a Spare Mag: What I Carry

When the slide locks back and your chamber is empty, the clock starts. In a defensive encounter, a rapid reload isn’t just a competitive shooting drill—it is a critical survival skill. But how fast you can get a fresh magazine into your firearm depends entirely on how and where you carry it. For decades, the […]