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Upgrading Glock Irons With XS Sights’ Installation Tool

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

To Act Or Not To Act: The Good Samaritan Situation

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

First Look: Tisas 1911A1 Aviator Pistols

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

Understanding Handgun Recoil

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

The Importance Of The Press Check

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

I’m Almost Out!: Low-Round-Count Training

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

First Look: Taurus Judge Home Defender

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

Revolver Gear: The HKS Speedloader

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

Self-Defense Law: The Prosecution’s Perspective

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

Taurus Announces The TS9

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

Knowing What’s Behind Your Target

A discussion on the importance of knowing what lies behind your target during a self-defense encounter.

First Look: CZ Shadow 2 Compact

Just released, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact squeezes the performance of a competition pistol into a carriable package.

Evaluating Shooting Stances

An evaluation of common shooting stances that can help you shoot a handgun easier and more consistently.

Self-Defense Trials And Expert Witnesses

Understanding the strategy of using an expert witness in a self-defense trial.

First Look: Hi-Point Yeet Cannon YC9

The long-awaited Hi-Point Yeet Cannon YC9 is finally here, sporting several upgrades and available in four configurations.

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