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.

Kicked To The Curb: Tales Of Recoil And Pain

Some take it as a sign of manhood others of unnecessary punishment. One thing is for certain, nobody gets a kick out of excessive recoil.

Magnificent Mite: Wilson Combat EDC X9S

Ideally adapted to every day carry, the revamped Wilson Combat EDC X9S is smaller but just as magnificent.

The Personal Journey To Your EDC Gun

Advice abounds when it comes to the 'best' EDC gun. But only you can choose the one you’re going to trust your life to.

Is There A ‘Best Way' To Shoot The Ruger PC Charger or AR Pistol?

Using the Ruger PC Charger, we analyze various techniques and accessories that work best with it, AR pistols and other pint-sized heaters.

Forty-Five Drill: Testing Your Defensive Handgun Training

Do you know if your defensive handgun training is up to snuff? The Forty-Five Drill measures your likely reaction if you’re actually attacked.

Going The Distance With The .444 Marlin

Open sights, pitching .444 Marlin from an 150th Anniversary Marlin Model 336, can you hit a country mile? Certainly, but doing so tells us something about the setup.

Boyds Spike Camp: Drop-In Stock Test

Boyds Spike Camp is very likely the best aftermarket rifle stock you can buy for the money. The proof is plain as the clover leaves on the target.

Competition Shooting Vs Defensive Training

Competition Shooting and defensive training may seem similar. However, winning a shooting match and a real-world gunfight are not—and never will be—the same thing.