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Is Everyday Carry (EDC) Really Necessary?

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

TriStar Introduces P-120 Full-Sized Steel-Frame 9mm Pistol

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.

Video: Instructor Zero's Lightning-Fast Shooting Drills

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.

5 Star Firearms Speed Loaders for Bond Arms Derringers

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' Dynamic Derringers

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.

Defend Yourself Book Offers Homeowners Confidence and Security

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

Concealed Carry: Holster Alternatives for Women

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

Gun Digest the Magazine, 2014 Concealed Carry Issue

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.

DeSantis Expands Holster Lines

There might not be any busier spot in the holster manufacturing world than the DeSantis factory floor. The company has come out with a slew of line extensions made to fit a number of new handguns on the market.

Market Trends: Glocks, Holsters, and ACOGs

The Glock 19 has been a popular handgun for some time now and it appears not to have lost any steam. An Arizona retailer reports the striker-fired pistol is one of the store's hotter products.

Diamondback Introduces Full-Sized Polymer Pistol

With concealed carry becoming more commonplace smaller pistols and revolvers have ruled the roost. But lately, there have been a number of manufacturers who have swam against the tide with full-sized handguns.

Hybrid Holsters for Concealed Carry

When it comes to holster material, combining leather with polymer gives the armed citizen the best of both worlds. No wonder hybrid holsters for concealed carry are so popular.

Massad Ayoob: A Look at the SIG P320

For years now, traditional double action police service pistols such as the SIG P-series have been pushed out of the spotlight by polymer-frame, striker fired pistols, a revolution begun by Glock. Now, SIG has met the striker-fired polymer pistols on their own turf with the new SIG P320.

Study Suggests Red-Dot Optics Improve Pistol Accuracy

Practice, practice and more practice. As shooters know, there's no shortcut to accuracy. Or is there? A recent study suggests there might be an accessory that will tighten up a handgun shooter’s groups in a hurry.

Market Trends: Smaller Revolvers for Women Thinking Self Defense

Women have become one of the fastest growing segments in the firearms market. For an Illinois retailer this has translated to more sales of the ever-dependable revolver, sized to carry

How to Pick Your First Concealed Carry Holster

A Gun Digest reader asks, “I’m taking my first concealed weapons class with a small frame 9mm pistol. Can you recommend a specific holster to get started?”

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