Handguns

As simple as it might sound, shooting with both eyes open is an important skill, one that can give a shooter a marked advantage in the real world. But learning to keep both peepers in the game is a matter of practice.

The lighter and easier-to-conceal compact 1911-style semi-auto has met with considerable success, and for good reason. The Para Executive Carry tested in this handgun review is a top contender in the category.

Shoulder holsters can be configured to carry handguns vertically (with the muzzle pointing straight up or straight down), horizontally, or at a 45-degree angle. Grant Cunningham explains the pros and cons.

Just because you wear corrective lenses doesn't mean you can't hit the broadside of a barn. Follow these handgun shooting tips to overcome less-than-perfect eyesight.

Here are 3 reasons why you should take the "Good Ready" approach rather than rely on quick draw when it comes time to defend yourself with a handgun.

Ambidextrous features are all the rage on guns, but one manufacturer is taking the concept to accessories. Uncle Mike's is now offering a holster designed to work with both righties and lefties.

It's been a spell since Heckler & Koch has introduced a striker-fired pistol, but the company's new VP9 appears to have made the wait worth it. The gun is decked out with features nearly any shooter will find appealing.

Trigger discipline is among the most important and most difficult shooting skills to master. But, as this video shows, there are tricks to developing a consistent, crisp and clean trigger break.

You better carry every single day or sooner or later Murphy's gonna get ya, as Joseph Terry recently found out.

Everytime you turn around, TriStar expands its handgun lineup. Its most recent addition should get full-sized pistol fans excited with the importer offering a steel-frame 9mm that has all the bells and whistles.

Dang, this guy moves fast! Check out the video montage of Instructor Zero of the Italy-based Spartan 360° Tactical Defense as he runs through a slew of shooting drills extremely quickly and accurately.

Bond Arms has made a splash with their Derringers. And 5 Star Firearms aims to make the guns more useful in self-defense situations with a slew of speed loaders.

Bond Arms was founded in 1995 with the idea that the Remington Model 95 over/under, single-action Derringer could be converted from an Old West anachronism into a modern defensive handgun. The company now gives shooters the power of the .410 shotshell or pocket the potent .45 ACP, in a double-barrel pistol.

Preeminent firearms trainer Rob Pincus guides you through planning, training and defending yourself and your family from a violent threat inside the home.

Some concealed carry holsters tend to work better for women than others. Here are some guidelines to use for holster alternatives.

The July 1, 2014 Gun Digest the Magazine is the special Concealed Carry issue. It's packing articles on the Glock G42, Walther PPQ M2 .40 Cal., Guncrafter CCO plus how-to features on spare ammo, choosing a carry gun and the best defensive ammo available today.