Handguns

Massad Ayoob has run across three arguments in weapons and shooting cases that are so tough to defeat it’s better not to have to fight them at all. Foremost among these is the so-called “hair trigger.”

The use of hollow point bullets by armed citizens is defensible, argues Massad Ayoob. And here's how a prosecutor might try to trip you up.

If a plaintiff’s lawyer was suing you because your dog bit his client, don’t you think he’d play up the fact that your pet was a pit bull instead of a miniature poodle? Why would anyone think it would be any different in a case involving the use of a gun?

Smaller, concealed carry handguns are in big demand at several gun stores.

Modern Shooter joins up with some newbie shooters at Gunsite Academy as they learn the fundamentals of handgun safety and marksmanship.

Concealed carry handguns, holsters and other accessories have kept one Keystone State shop in the black over the early months of the year.

An amendment to the NDAA might make old U.S. Army side arms available to citizens, through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Striving for high levels of precision in a defensive shooting situation has the potential to be detrimental. In fact, there are more important considerations when it comes to defensive pistolcraft.

The news media just has a way of flubbing when it comes to firearms. Here is a collection of a few that are almost certain to make your face meet your palm.

Not all handguns are right for home defense. In fact, a nightstand gun is going to have a number of features that might make it unwieldy for many other forms of self-defense, such as concealed carry.

For one enterprising Indiana retailer, his CCW classes have fed the sales of his concealed-carry handguns.

The new compact pistol from Smith & Wesson is just the thing to quiet down your plinking.

Ithaca Gun Company will probably always be known for their slide-action Model 37 shotgun, but the company also produces world-class 1911s.

Polymer-framed and hammer-fired, the P30SK is a break from what has typically been seen in concealed carry pistols in recent years. But Heckler & Koch's new 9mm looks to have a lot going for it.

Kahr Arms has redesigned its Premium pistol line, giving the handguns an unique look and a ton of new upgrades.

The Glock 43 has caused a lot of buzz already. Take a look at this early video review to see if the single-stack 9mm is everything it's cracked up to be.