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Everyday Armor T-Shirt Review: Concealable Casual Cuirass

Premier Body Armor’s Everyday Armor T-Shirt offers level IIIA protection in a concealable package. Here we test how well it wears and how well it stops threats.

Best .44 Magnum Revolvers: A Buyer's Guide

Browsing .44 Magnum revolvers? There are plenty of good options for this big-bore cartridge, but here’s how to select the best model for your needs.

First Look: Mec-Gar Glock 17 & 19 Magazines

Mec-Gar has finally started making Glock-pattern magazines, starting with mags for the G17 and G19.

Choosing A Home Defense Weapon

How to match your home defense weapon to your needs.

Self-Defense: Understanding Castle Doctrine

If you want to effectively defend your domain without risk of legal trouble, you need to understand Castle Doctrine.

Best .22 Magnum Pistol: What's Available In Semi-Auto?

The .22 Magnum pistol is a rare bird, but we pick four top options in the caliber to satiate even the most finicky rimfire fan.

Handheld Vs. Weapon-Mounted Lights

When it comes to shooting handguns in the dark, is it better to have a handheld or a weapon-mounted light?

A Perfect 10: Best 10mm Pistol Options

Since its introduction, the 10mm Auto has been putting magnum power into semi-auto pistols. In recent years, it's had a bit of a resurgence in popularity.

First Look: Staccato HD Pistol Line

We take a quick look at the Staccato HD pistol line, a new family of 2011s that take Glock mags.

Self-Defense: May You Vs. Should You

The decisions you make in the moments following a self-defense shooting will define the rest of your life.

Best 9mm Pistols For Defense, Competition And Beyond

Whether you need a handgun for the nightstand, competition or just plinking, here are our picks for the best 9mm pistols.

Why The 1911 Will Never Die

Here we discuss why the legendary 1911 pistol is still going strong over 100 years later with no sign of slowing down.

Self-Defense: Bench Trial Or Jury Trial?

If you’re forced to defend yourself and end up in court, will you be better off with a bench trial or a jury trial?

First Look: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Compacts

Springfield Armory’s double-stack 9mm 1911s just got more carriable with the announcement of two DS Prodigy Compact models.

Handgun Capacity: How Much Is Enough?

How long do you want to be in the fight? Here we discuss some considerations of self-defense handgun capacity.

Walther PDP Pro-X Review: Testing The Feature-Rich Teuton

We hit the range to test out the PDP Pro-X, Walther's comped full-size 9mm that's equal parts race pistol and nightstand gun.

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