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Looking to go armed, but are stuck in the weeds as to what to arm yourself with? Here are 20 of the best concealed carry gun options that will keep you on the defensive.
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The evolution of the concealed carry handgun continues. These are some of the hottest new models for 2018.

First Look: Warne Glock 43X/48 Mag Extensions

Warne has just released a new +5 mag extension for Glock 43X/48 factory 15-round steel magazines.

Diamondback SDR 3-Inch Review: Timeless Reliability

Running a revolver for self-defense is not a handicap, and the Diamondback SDR proves it.

First Look: SIG P211 Full & Carry

SIG Sauer has just launched two lightened versions of its 2011-style pistol, the P211-Full and the P211-Carry.

Fitting Together Two Self-Defense Frameworks

Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy & The Five Elements: how two self-defense frameworks fit together.

First Look: CZ DUTY Pistol Series

CZ has just launched its new DUTY series of 9mm striker-fired pistols with serialized modular chassis.

First Look: Rost Martin RM1X Series

Rost Martin has just launched the RM1X pistol series featuring three distinct model variants.

Springfield XD Mod.4 Review: Four Benjamins

Springfield Armory’s XD Mod.4 OSP is something special.
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Inside The Iron Pipeline: My First Handgun in NYC

In the 1980s, where does a young, aspiring firearm enthusiast from NYC buy his first handgun? On the streets, of course.

TAG Precision Review: Seeing Things Clearly

Suppressors have a bad habit of blocking your irons, but a set of tall TAG Precision fiber optic sights fixes that.