Richard A. Mann, Author at Gun Digest

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A former police ofﬁcer and serviceman with the U.S. Army, Richard A. Mann is one of the most well-respected ﬁrearms authorities writing on the subject today. He serves as contributing editor for several magazines, including NRA’s American Riﬂeman and Shooting Illustrated, Varmint Hunter, and Combat Handgunner, and is the editor for Gun Digest’s Cartridges of the World 13th Edition.

It’s all about pulling the trigger, because when it comes to shooting a defensive handgun, pulling a trigger correctly is the hardest thing to learn.

Is There A Secret To Top-Notch Trigger Control?

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Shield SMSc: Small And Mighty Micro Red Dot

Winchester’s .17 Super Magnum is a high- velocity rimfire cartridge that’ll deliver voluminous but moderately shallow wound cavities.

Rimfire Ammo: Evaluating Terminal Performance

(Below) David “Boon” Benton working on the range with a member of a police SWAT team. Boon travels all across the United States offering his training services.

Evaluating Your Own Mindset, Tactics And Marksmanship

Open sights might seem dated but, as a backup, they should be considered mandatory for a general-purpose rifle. These folding sights from The Williams Gunsite Company are an excellent option.

General-Purpose Rifle: Arming The One-Gun Man

With IWB carry, concealment can be found with a vest or, in many cases, an untucked T-shirt.

Comfortable Concealed Carry Positions

For serious business—like defense against beastly predators—Buffalo Bore’s .357 Magnum Outdoorsman load is at the top of the charts.

Three Amigos: Perfect Trio Of Ruger .357 Magnum Options

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Flattening The Curve With Hornady’s 6mm ARC

Paired with a compact 1911 like the Remington R1 Ultralight Executive, the new .45 Auto self-defense load can pack—pardon the pun—quite a punch.

Federal Punch: No Lightweight Defense Ammo

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Developing A Dry Fire Training System

To help your significant other learn how to shoot a defensive handgun, your best option is to find her some qualified instruction. You’ll both be happier for it!

Concealed Carry: What About Your Wife?

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Aiming A Defensive Handgun, Is There One Right Way?

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8 Best Micro 9mm Handguns For Everyday Carry (2021)

Currently, XS is offering its RAM sights for a variety of Glock, Sig Sauer, Springfield, FN and Smith & Wesson handguns.

Day Or Night XS R3D Sights Shine

Holsters are not mandatory for the concealed carry of a handgun but, in most instances, they make good sense. Finding an affordable holster, one you like—one that’s also comfortable—isn’t easy.

Affordable Holster Options For Everyday Carry

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Bolt-Action Upgrade: Rifle Bedding In 12 Steps

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The 6.5 PRC is quickly becoming a very popular long-range target and hunting cartridge. It’s like a better version of the .264 Winchester Magnum.

Best 6.5 PRC Ammo Available Right Now

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