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Handgun Review: Springfield Armory 9mm 1911 Range Officer

This accurate 1911 9mm pistol from Springfield Armory is ideal for concealed carry, practice or home defense and scores a “10” right out of the box.

Pocket Holsters and A Pocketful of Gun Metal

A handcrafted pocket holster that keeps your handgun always at the ready and rock-steady when drawn.

Henry Rifles, World War II Guns Highlight $4.4 Million Dollar Gun Auction

Rock Island Auction Company's February Regional Firearms Auction contained a vast assortment of collectables and antiques, from engraved Henry rifles, World War II firearms, and militaria, to modern gems such as new in the box shotguns, rifles, and pistols.

Shooting Drills for Self Defense

Professional operators constantly train, civilian shooters should obtain this same mindset when it comes to self-defense. Here are three skill sets with shooting drills that are certain to improve a shooter's capabilities when it matters most.

Video: New Smith & Wesson Guns at SHOT Show 2014

From 9mm to 460 magnum, Smith & Wesson has a bunch of new handguns for 2014 plus AR-style rifles available for shooters of all kinds. Jerry Miculek gives a tour at this year's SHOT Show.

Picking the Right Concealed Carry Gun

Choosing a concealed carry gun is really about reaching the right balance for you. You have to consider size, power, efficiency and capacity in your deliberations, and each variable affects the others. Here are 23 pro-con arguments to consider in the eternal autoloader vs. revolver debate.

Concealed Carry Answers: Threat Avoidance

Here are 4 simple tips to help you avoid being a victim of assault or home burglary that I learned in over 27 years as a cop dealing with the aftermath.

Right to Carry Winning Out in America

There has been a sea change legislatively and culturally in America the past quarter century concerning the right to bear arms. The right to carry continues to win out across the country with more and more states fully recognizing the civil right.

CT “Assault Weapon” Letter Developments

A letter that hit the internet earlier this week appears to be correct in verbiage, Connecticut gun owners who register their "assault weapons" and "high-capacity magazines" late will be forced to dispose of them or face criminal action. Keep up with the evolving story here.

Market Trends: Bull Market for Tavor SAR Bullpup in Texas

Tavor SAR Bullpup is still a relatively new rifle, but in some spots has already developed a strong following. For a Texas-based retailer the spunky tactical tool has been flying off the shelves this winter.

Concealed Carry Answers: What is Color Code?

The concealed carry color code is a great awareness tool used by street-wise cops that can help you be alert to threats and match force with the threat appropriately.

Is Hollowpoint the Best Defensive Ammo for Concealed Carry?

Sterile lab testing in ballistic gelatin is great, but the ultimate laboratory is the street. Here are the loads that seem to be doing best there, input written in blood from gunfights police departments have experienced with defensive ammunition.

Dick Cabela, Founder of Cabela’s Retail Empire, Passes Away

Dick Cabela, founder of Cabela's retail empire has passed away at the age of 77.

VIDEO: Glock 42 Review with Jerry Miculek

In this Glock 42 review, World Champion shooter Jerry Miculek puts the new handgun through its paces like only Jerry can. The handgun review includes close and long range tests (up to 110 yards), reliability with different ammo and how it stacks up against similar concealed carry guns on the market.

Concealed Carry Answers: What Is Dual Force?

Joseph Terry answers the question: "My CCW instructor used the term “dual force” but did not explain it. What does it mean?"

CrossBreed Holsters Announces Glock 42 Options

With Lilliputian dimensions, the Glock 42 is inherently easy to stow on your person. But the newly released .380 automatic might have just become more concealable with CrossBreed Holsters announcing a line tailored to the handgun.

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