Personal Defense

If you want to effectively defend your domain without risk of legal trouble, you need to understand Castle Doctrine.

When it comes to shooting handguns in the dark, is it better to have a handheld or a weapon-mounted light?

Since its introduction, the 10mm Auto has been putting magnum power into semi-auto pistols. In recent years, it's had a bit of a resurgence in popularity.

We take a quick look at the Staccato HD pistol line, a new family of 2011s that take Glock mags.

The decisions you make in the moments following a self-defense shooting will define the rest of your life.

Whether you need a handgun for the nightstand, competition or just plinking, here are our picks for the best 9mm pistols.

If you’re forced to defend yourself and end up in court, will you be better off with a bench trial or a jury trial?

Springfield Armory’s double-stack 9mm 1911s just got more carriable with the announcement of two DS Prodigy Compact models.

How long do you want to be in the fight? Here we discuss some considerations of self-defense handgun capacity.

We hit the range to test out the PDP Pro-X, Walther's comped full-size 9mm that's equal parts race pistol and nightstand gun.

Smith & Wesson has announced the return of three classic revolvers sans the dreaded lock.

We take a quick look at the KelTec PR57, an interesting 5.7 concealed carry pistol that’s loaded via stripper clip.

A quick look at KRISS USA’s new modular KYMERA 9mm DA/SA hammer-fired pistol.

With improvements in defensive ammunition, the .380 pistol has surged in popularity? What are the top picks in the small and concealable option?

We take a quick look at the Taurus GX2, a pistol that the company says will set a new standard for affordable, entry-level self-defense firearms.

Here we check out the RXM, Ruger and Magpul’s new striker-fired, poly-framed, high-capacity and customizable pistol.