Handguns

Despite's California's anti-gun reputation, one county is doling out concealed carry permits, proving that not all Californians are drinking the Kool-Aid.

The Beretta Pico is now shipping in America and has the potential to be a hot handgun for concealed carry. Making it ideal for CCW duty is its incredibly slight proportions.

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

These top personal protection loads can make a difference, self-defense ammo choices well worth your consideration.

Are these small but powerful firearms — call them hand cannons or pocket shotguns — just market hype or true mighty midgets for concealed carry?

In this Glock 20 review, big bore revolver expert Max Prasac outfits a G20 with an RMR optic and optional charging handle and goes after some pork.

Beretta and Wilson Combat have teamed up to produced an impressive version of the 92G. Check out this video to see what these companies have cooked up.

Springfield Armory is set to release a new version of its popular XD pistol. And with enhanced ergonomics, the XD Mod.2 looks to be a straight shooter.

Dry fire is an important part of any firearms training, but are shooters getting all they can out of it? Grant Cunningham suggests there is a more productive way to pull the trigger sans ammo.

Walther’s 5-inch PPQ M2 in .40 S&W defies the blockiness of typical striker-fired pistols.

Having to defend yourself can happen anytime and anyplace – including inside a vehicle. This quick video shows you the basics of getting your gun out of its holster and into the fight while in a car or truck.

The icy good looks of stainless steel has found its way onto Magnum Research's line of 1911 pistols. The Minnesota company now is offering its 1911G, 1911C and 1911U all constructed with the lustrous metal.

Editor James Card takes a look at some of the best concealed carry holsters out there - solid rigs to keep your handguns safe and secure.

A striker-fired pistol with a good grip and trigger, the P320C is “boringly reliable.” David Bahde has the Sig Sauer P320C review.

Exciting news as Sig - one of the big players in firearms - rolls out their own line of defensive ammo.

In this Glock 42 review, Dave Workman concludes the little .380 ACP is a winner for concealed carry.