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Handgun Review: Guncrafter CCO
The Guncrafter CCO is a thoroughbred 1911 for everyday carry.
6 Bad Excuses to Not Carry Spare Ammo
Too many shooters who practice concealed carry overlook spare ammo — a critical aspect of effective personal protection. Here Massad Ayoob refutes 6 of the most common objections to carrying more rounds.
Market Trends: Court Rulings Helping Western Concealed Carry Market
The 9th Circuit Court decisions challenging California law enforcement’s ‘may issue,’ has had its effects in the West. Retailers have enjoyed a CCW market that has opened way up since the ruling.
Handgun Review: .380 Carry Pistols
The sometimes-maligned .380 is still a favorite carry choice. Here we test three of the more popular .380 carry pistols side-by-side.
Youth Taking Competitive Shooting by Storm
Shyanne Roberts competitive shooting career has been on target from the get-go. At the ripe age of 10, she is hanging with and beating the big guns of shooting.
Browning Set to Release a 1911 .380 ACP
Browning is set to expand its Black Label brand with a new 1911. The twist, the pistol is chambered in .380 ACP.
Colt Offering Rebate with Purchase of Pistol
Been in the market for a pistol? If so, Colt is giving shooters a pretty good reason to give them a nod. The iconic company is offering solid rebates on three models of their semiautomatic pistols.
The Dangerous Myth of Hierarchy of Lethality
A myth has arisen that Massad Ayoob calls “hierarchy of lethality.” It is the false belief that the firearm represents the nuclear level of hand-held weaponry, and is somehow more lethal than other deadly weapons.
Glock 42 Holsters: N82 for Your G42
If you're looking for Glock 42 holsters, one tactical holster maker is quick to welcome Glock’s most popular newcomer with a concealable carry option.
Are ARs So 2013?
There is no doubt the firearms market has been red hot the past couple years, especially for AR-style rifles. So what does the future hold for these popular firearms?
Kahr Arm Expands Value Series with CT380
Kahr Arms new Value Series aims to give shooters a concealable pistol at a pretty decent price. And the line grew a little larger recently with the introduction of a petite .380 ACP.
Market Trends: Idaho Concealed Carry – Still a Driving Force for Retailers
There is no doubt about it, concealed carry continues to grow nationwide. In fact, for a retailer in Idaho, the practice is one of the prime drivers of his store's business.
Armed Citizens in Action, September 2014
True stories of everyday armed citizens taking action to defend themselves and others.
Market Trends: Bidders Big on ARs and Concealed Carry Handguns
Typically, it's guns with a patina that grab high bids at auctions. But at one event this year, there was a much different genre of firearms that got people spending. Surprisingly, ARs and other contemporary firearms were the hot ticket.
Ruger LCR Now Available in 9mm
Typically, the 9mm is only thought of as a semi-automatic pistol round. But Ruger has expanded its petite LCR concealed-carry revolver line to include the wildly popular caliber.
Video: Five Quick and Easy Glock Upgrades
One of the big selling points in recent years of Glocks is the amount of upgrades available. Here's a quick video on installing five Glock upgrades to make this great pistol even better.
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