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.
Concealed Carry
Self-Defense: Developing A Combat Mindset
Self-defense is a fight for your life. The only way to ensure you come out on top is preparation.
Concealed Carry
Handguns: What Should You Do With Your Thumb?
The shooting hand's thumb is often ignored, but were it's placed is as important as the trigger finger.
Ammunition
The .22 LR For Self Defense: Good, Bad Or Crazy?
The .22 Long Rifle is among the most popular rounds ever devised. But is the rimfire a wise choice for self-defense or just plane foolish?
Concealed Carry
Concealed Carry: Concealing A Single-Action Revolver
With all the modern handguns choices available today it might seem counterintuitive, but single-action revolvers are still a viable concealed carry option.
Concealed Carry
Concealed Carry: Should You Carry Your Gun At Church?
Some might have reservations about carrying a gun to church. But a self-defense scenario can play out anywhere, even a house of worship.
Concealed Carry
Concealed Carry: Do You Need To Practice Fast-Holstering A Handgun?
The need to practice fast holstering a handgun for self-defense is debatable and in many cases dangerous.
Ammunition
6.5 PRC: Extending The Rifleman's Reach
The 6.5 PRC is Hornady’s new hot shot and looks to have ballistic chops to be be the No. 1 six.
Concealed Carry
Gun Review: Is EDC X9 The Best Pistol Ever Made?
Wilson Combat’s EDC X9 is an elegant, yet highly functional pistol for carry and defense, and in the author’s mind, it’s simply the best.