Personal Defense

As an outdoorsman selecting a sidearm, what features should you look for when picking a field pistol?

Springfield Armory has just announced new .45 ACP 1911 Operator AOS models with threaded barrels.

Smith & Wesson has just announced the M&P Shield X, a new subcompact iteration of the Shield series.

Taurus has just unveiled the Taurus 817, a new .38 Special snub-nose revolver with a 7-round cylinder.

Lessons from William Aprill on criminal violence and the self-preservation mindset required to survive.

A good grip is paramount to good shooting. Here we discuss how to establish one from the holster.

Looking to tame your heater? Here we take a quick look at Vantage Point Armory’s pistol comps.

Smith & Wesson has just made the Bodyguard 2.0 even more controllable with the addition of a Carry Comp variant.

CZ has just announced the CZ P-10 C PORTED, a 9mm carry pistol that features an integrated compensator for fast and accurate shooting.  

Critters, varmints and other beasts can ruin a nice night in the woods, so next time you're packing up the tent, don't forget to grab a campfire handgun.

Ruger has just released two new versions of the LCP MAX that feature a manual safety.

Laser Ammo has just added a 2011 model to its lineup of laser training pistols based on an AW Custom HX26 Compact Hi-CAPA recoil pistol.

I hit the range with a Diamondback SDR in .357 Magnum to see how the modern six shooter really handles.

Premier Body Armor has just released an enhanced version of its armored shirt called the Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360.

SilencerCo has just announced the optics-ready SCO Slide for Glock 19 pistols, featuring three models with different red dot footprints.

We hit the range to test out two freshly updated Springfield Armory 1911 TRP pistols, now available optics-ready and in 9mm.