Personal Defense

The author hits the range with the Kimber KDS9C, a modern take on the classic 1911.

Rock Island Armory has just announced the RIA 5.0E, sporting new features and enhancements over the original model. Earlier this year, Rock Island Armory released...

Guns were once exclusively made of metal and wood, then came plastic. Which should your handgun’s frame be made out of?

The author reviews Springfield Armory’s 2011-style handgun line, including both the Springfield Prodigy 4.25-inch and the 5-inch model.

The author goes over a Glock G43X MOS that’s been setup for concealed carry as well as the Step Back Drill.

Girsan is continuing to modernize the classic BHP design, this time with the High Power MCP35 PI LW.

Carry a Glock? Want to upgrade your iron sights? One of XS Sights’ Glock sight tools will help you do it.

A question that all good Samaritans should consider is whether they would intervene if a threat were to arise.

SDS Imports has just announced the 1911A1 Aviator pistol from Tisas, available in both 9mm and .45 ACP.

A brief discussion on handgun recoil and how it impacts your shooting.

If a semi-automatic is your defensive handgun of choice, you need to learn the press check.

Some low-round-count drills and training tips for when ammo supplies get tight.

Taurus has just announced an enlarged variant of its .410/.45 Long Colt revolver in the form of the Judge Home Defender.

If you carry a defensive revolver, you’re going to want an HKS speedloader.

Patterns that the prosecution generally exhibits when trying to gain a conviction against an armed citizen.

A look at the new Taurus TS9, a polymer-framed full-size 9mm pistol with interchangeable backstraps.