Handguns

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

Why some guns can handle the pressure of +P ammunition and others cannot.

The Florida company goes big with its Diamondback FS Nine striker-fired semi-auto.

A gun store in the Magnolia State has had a run on high-end 1911 pistols. In particular, Sig Sauer's versions of the iconic handgun have been difficult to keep on the shelves.

If anyone knows revolvers it's Grant Cunningham. And the renowned instructor has whipped of a device, now being manufactured by CrossBreed, that makes toting extra ammo for a revolver a snap.

Warning shots have long been prohibited by most American police departments. Massad Ayoob spells out 10 good reasons why.

Rock Island introduced its 2011 line of pistols a few years back. And recently, the company has made the series more concealed-carry friendly with the addition of two new compact models.

A recent study by the Pew Research Center shows support for guns rights continues to grow, with more and more citizens from every walk of life finding firearms and the Second Amendment important safeguards.

Women have been packing gun shows in the Lone-Star State, and the ladies know what types of firearms they're looking for. Small concealed carry and personal defense handguns have ruled the roost with this fast-growing demographic of gun owners.

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.