Richard A. Mann

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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.

Wilson Combat SFX9 Review: Did The Best Get Better?

The author once called the EDC X9 "the best pistol ever made," but could the Wilson Combat SFX9 be even better?

Springfield Armory SA-35 Review: The Grand Puissance

Springfield Armory’s new SA-35 is a high-honored nod to the Browning Hi-Power.

Marlin 1895 Trapper Review: The Hunting Panther

The reintroduced Marlin 1895 Trapper is a fast-handling thumper.

The CCW Basic Proficiency Test

A defensive handgun drill for testing your practical defensive shooting skills with a concealed carry pistol.

Sig Sauer P320 Review: Completely Customizable

A review of the completely customizable Sig Sauer P320 along with some upgrades from Wilson Combat.

Red Dots Vs. Presbyopia

Taking the fight to presbyopia through the use of red dot optics.

Critical Carry Theory

Simplifying some of the more complicated aspects of carrying a concealed handgun.

Nothing Beats Shot Placement

Shot placement, or where you put your bullets, will always be more important than the caliber or gun when it comes to self-defense.