Gear & Ammo

  For those who think of the .410 as a weak sister to heavier gauges, this is not the case. Lethality Penetration tests in plywood sheets and...

I'm a firm believer there is nothing fun about being outside in really oppressive heat. Over the Independence Day holiday I spent several fun-filled...

For me, the bug-out kit requires some sort of firearm or spare ammo. When things are very bad, people might want to fight. They might want to take what is yours. The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.

Looking for a great CCW holster for your S&W M&P Shield? Uncle Mikes now offers their Reflex holster for this popular CCW handgun.

Understand that a defensive handgun is most often used in low-light or reduced light situations. That is because most crimes are often perpetrated in...

The U.S. Army has announced, "that soldiers may use only government-issued magazines with their M4 carbines, a move that effectively bans one of the...

Gun Digest's special Concealed Carry edition is on sale now. Look for it on the newsstand and learn how to choose a great concealed carry holster, handgun or accessories. This edition also provides training tips and reviews of great concealed carry handguns.

The Bianchi Allusion Model 135 Suppression CCW holster is an inside the waistband, or IWB holster design, which is all about concealability and comfort.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has rescinded a rule against use of lead ammunition in dove hunts. The Iowa Natural Resources Commission, a citizens' panel appointed...

If you carry a concealed weapon you need to hone your skills on a regular basis. Dave Fessenden's book "Defensive Handgun Skills" will help you do that.

Yes, I have said before you should carry your concealed firearm in the same place every time you strap up. While that is the...

One of the key elements of being effective with your concealed carry handgun is building the muscle memory you need to automatically function in...

Nate Squared Tactical makes a concealed carry holster that's comfortable enough to wear all day. I just had the chance to look over and try...

One critical rule of firearms safety is that the bullet must stay in its intended backstop. No responsible shooter would go to one of the older indoor shooting ranges that have a warning poster saying “LEAD BULLETS ONLY, JACKETED BULLETS CAN PIERCE BACKSTOP” and then proceed to pump hard-jacketed bullets into that frail backing.

In this Gun Digest blog, Wayne van Zwoll explains differences between rifle scopes. Matching the scope to the rifle is important.

Gun Digest contributor Wayne van Zwoll explains why the .22 rifle deserves its place in gun history.