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Introduced at SHOT Show 2014, the SIG556xi can be changed to any of three calibers, 5.56x45mm NATO, 300 Blackout, and 7.62x39mm. Users can also quickly change out the non-serialized lower receiver, allowing the use of either AR-style STANAG or rock-and-lock AK-style mags.

President Obama continues to be the best gun salesman in U.S. history, with new statistics released by the FBI showing gun sales shattering previous records.

The SHOT Show is the world's largest firearms trade show. But exactly what does that mean? Event organizer National Shooting Sports Foundation puts the four-day event held in Las Vegas in perspective with this infograph on size and scope of SHOT.

You've got your CCW handgun, but before you start packing here are five things about concealed carry holsters you need to be aware of before you go armed.

The Ruger SR40 is a striker-fired handgun that offers a host of unique features, exceptional reliability, great ergonomics, and excellent accuracy. It is also modestly priced, with an MSRP of only $525.

Detroit's police chief recently made waves when he advocated people arm themselves for self-defense. In this video, economist John R. Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, explains why concealed carry is the most sensible position.

Rob Pincus finished up the 2013 training year in Arizona, a state where you are not required to have any training before you can carry a defensive firearm. Two of Rob's Advanced Pistol Handling students share their thoughts on the need for concealed carry training in this video.

Smooth shooting and beautifully engineered, the German-made Walther PPQ M2 handgun strikes the perfect balance between form and function.

The inventor of the Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at age 94, Russian officials say.

More guns, less crime is a common sense matter for most firearms enthusiasts. And in a recent study, there is quantitative evidence backing up the idea guns indeed do curb the most violent of crimes.

If you carry concealed, eventually you'll be tempted to compromise one of these four things. Don't give in—avoid them at all costs.

When it comes to concealed carry handguns, semi-auto pistols aren't the only models flying off the shelves. In some parts of the country, there is a big demand for defensive revolvers, as well.

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but for the founder of Concealed Carrie - a company that makes high-end purses and handbags for women who carry concealed handguns - there's no reason why that invention needs to be ugly. Here is the story of Leslie Deets, and her war on hideous handbags.

A powerful option in a discreet package sums up the Springfield XD .45 pretty well. The single-stack pistol offers all the stopping power you need in a self-defense handgun, while remaining accurate, shooter-friendly and easily concealable.

The draw is an overlooked concealed carry skill, but not knowing how to execute the maneuver can leave you empty handed when it matters most. Follow these tips to keep your draw crisp and on target in any situation.

The most efficient way to recharge your revolver is to use a speedloader. The speedloader inserts all rounds into the cylinder simultaneously and greatly reduces the fiddling necessary to get bullet noses started into their chambers.