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.

Aiming A Defensive Handgun, Is There One Right Way?

Contrary to popular belief, there's no one right way to aim a defensive handgun. The dynamic situation requires multiple techniques to quickly get on target.

Day Or Night XS R3D Sights Shine

Its first foray into 3-dot sights, the new XS R3D Sights design is well-thought-out and easy to see in any light.

Affordable Holster Options For Everyday Carry

An affordable holster that works and is comfortable? Sounds farfetched, but we dug up four of them that fit the bill.

Bolt-Action Upgrade: Rifle Bedding In 12 Steps

Rifle bedding, not the simplest project, but the results downrange are often worth the effort.

Put Your Practical Rifle Marksmanship To The Test

Think you're slick with your iron? It's time to put your rifle marksmanship to the test to truly show what you've got.

What Is The Best .32-Caliber Cartridge Of All-Time?

Though popular handgun options in the early 20th Century, .32-caliber cartridges a now considered too anemic for self-defense, except for a few shining examples.

The Home Defense Vs Concealed Carry Gun

Home-defense vs concealed carry gun ... do you know the difference? Is there one? Or is it really a conversation over optimization?

Super Sleeper: Why To Consider The .38 Super For Self-Defense

A defensive CCW cartridge you’ve never considered: the .38 Super.