XD-M Elite Compact OSP: Springfield’s New Carry Option
Springfield offers a new optics ready 9mm compact for concealed carry in the XD-M Elite Compact.
Video: Illuminating Low-Light Shooting Particulars
An engagement can happen at any time, day or night. With this in mind, learning low-light shooting basics is imperative to have an upper hand in lethal-force encounters.
Aiming A Defensive Handgun, Is There One Right Way?
Contrary to popular belief, there's no one right way to aim a defensive handgun. The dynamic situation requires multiple techniques to quickly get on target.
Top .380 Pistol Options For Deep Carry (2021)
With improvements in defensive ammunition, the .380 pistol has surged in popularity? What are the top picks in the small and concealable option?
Modern Precision Pistol: Christensen Shrinks Down Exactitude
An offshoot of Christensen's Modern Precision Rifle, the Modern Precision Pistol offers extreme accuracy in a backpack-sized gun.
.357 Magnum Revolver: Controllable Concealed Carry Options
The .357 Magnum revolver soldiers on, a fine choice for concealed carry ... if you hunt out the right piece.
FN 509 LS Edge: Extreme Versatility Defined
Optics ready and capable in many roles, the FN 509 LS Edge proves itself a tactical jack-of-all-trades.
Video: Learning To Draw From Seated
Given most of us spend the better part of our days with duffs firmly planted, learning to draw from a seated position is a key self-defense skill.
Video: Getting A Grip On The Support-Hand-Only Draw
The support-hand-only draw isn't an easy maneuver, but it can be a life saver.
.357 Magnum: The Pros And Cons For Self-Defense
We weigh the pros and cons of the .357 Magnum as a defensive cartridge to see if the time-tested option is the right fit for you.
Glock P80: The One That Started It All
A throwback Glock? You heard right and the P80 has all the utilitarian charm of the original Pistole 80.
Taurus 1911 Commander: Steel At A Steal
The all-steel Taurus 1911 Commander pulls off the compact iteration of the icon flawlessly at a price that can't be beat.
7 Top Double-Stack 9mm Pistols For Concealed Carry (2021)
Double-stack 9mm pistols abound, find out the top options in this class of handgun for concealed carry.
Video: The Basics Of A Strong-Hand-Only Draw
A basic skill, learning strong-hand-only draw, presentation and shooting ensures you're never out of the fight.
8 Top Micro 9mm Handguns For Everyday Carry (2021)
These micro 9mm options are more than ready for everyday carry and backup-gun duty.
Colt Anaconda: Putting The Squeeze On .44 Magnum In 2021
The big snake is back!
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A complete directory of personal defense handguns, AR-15s, shooting drills, accessories and tactics to keep yourself and your family safe in an unsafe world. There is some crossover here with concealed carry (which has its own section here), but these articles are focused on survival, SHTF, prepping, home defense and more general personal safety afforded by personal defense guns. Also see: Gun Reviews – Handguns – Rifles – Shotguns – AR-15s – Concealed Carry
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