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Looking to go armed, but are stuck in the weeds as to what to arm yourself with? Here are 20 excellent concealed carry gun options that will keep you on the defensive.
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The evolution of the concealed carry handgun continues. These are some of the hottest new models for 2018.
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First Look: Shadow Systems AXIO Pistols

Shadow Systems has just announced the AXIO pistol line, designed around a steel chassis for enhanced controllability and recoil management.
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First Look: Taurus TX9 Series

Taurus’ TX line has just gone 9mm, with three sizes of TX9 to choose from.
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The Available Target: Center Mass & Shot Placement

If a lethal threat ever forces you to draw your gun, you need to focus on hitting center mass of the available target.
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Facing An Active Shooter: The First 30 Seconds

In an active shooter situation, waiting gets people killed. Here we discuss the importance of acting in the first 30 seconds.
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Shadow Systems CR920XP & CR920XL Review: Carry Gun Excellence

I pit a Shadow Systems CR920XP and a CR920XL head-to-head to see which carry pistol comes out on top.
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First Look: H&K VP9A1 X

Heckler & Koch has just released a new crossover-sized model of the VP9A1 called the VP9A1 X.
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First Look: New Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame Models

Smith & Wesson has just announced four new Lipsey’s Exclusive Ultimate Carry J-Frame revolver models.
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Glock Gen 6: First Shots & First Impressions

Glock has just unveiled the first three Gen 6 models, and I had the opportunity to go hands-on with them at the range.
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For The Love Of The Commander

The Colt Commander may not be the best fighting pistol of all time, but it’s Top 5 for sure and one of the most iconic.
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First Look: Magpul Full-Size Grip For Ruger RXM

Magpul has just announced the EHG RG9 Full-Size grip for the Ruger RXM.