Handguns

The sometimes-maligned .380 is still a favorite carry choice. Here we test three of the more popular .380 carry pistols side-by-side.

Browning is set to expand its Black Label brand with a new 1911. The twist, the pistol is chambered in .380 ACP.

When it comes to handgun hunting there are two things you can fall back on -- diameter and bullet weight.

A myth has arisen that Massad Ayoob calls “hierarchy of lethality.” It is the false belief that the firearm represents the nuclear level of hand-held weaponry, and is somehow more lethal than other deadly weapons.

If you're looking for Glock 42 holsters, one tactical holster maker is quick to welcome Glock’s most popular newcomer with a concealable carry option.

Kahr Arms new Value Series aims to give shooters a concealable pistol at a pretty decent price. And the line grew a little larger recently with the introduction of a petite .380 ACP.

There is no doubt about it, concealed carry continues to grow nationwide. In fact, for a retailer in Idaho, the practice is one of the prime drivers of his store's business.

True stories of everyday armed citizens taking action to defend themselves and others.

Typically, it's guns with a patina that grab high bids at auctions. But at one event this year, there was a much different genre of firearms that got people spending. Surprisingly, ARs and other contemporary firearms were the hot ticket.

Typically, the 9mm is only thought of as a semi-automatic pistol round. But Ruger has expanded its petite LCR concealed-carry revolver line to include the wildly popular caliber.

It’s not enough to own a gun and shoot it a few times a year. To be prepared to defend yourself and your family, regular handgun shooting practice is a must. Get the most from those sessions.

One of the big selling points in recent years of Glocks is the amount of upgrades available. Here's a quick video on installing five Glock upgrades to make this great pistol even better.

For first-time female customers in Pittsburgh, one retailer has seen a big uptick in Smith & Wesson revolver sales.

If you practice concealed carry, put these 10 essential articles by Massad Ayoob on your 'Must Read' list!

Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.

When it comes to shotguns, there has been a marked turn toward home-defense. Here's a few points about taking up the defensive shotgun for the protection of yourself, home or office.