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Springfield Armory Echelon: The New Best Duty Pistol?

The new Springfield Echelon duty pistol may seem unassuming on the surface, but it has some interesting tricks up its sleeve.

6 Best Sig Sauer Pistols For Concealed Carry

Not all Sig Sauer pistols qualify as boat anchors. Here are six sized perfectly for everyday concealed carry.

Taurus Announces The .45 ACP TH45

With the announcement of the Taurus TH45, the company’s TH pistol line is now available in .45 ACP.

Living In An Active Shooter World

The skills, gear and legal considerations to keep you prepared for the possibility of encountering an active shooter.

Dissecting The Texas Taqueria Shooting

A closer look at the Texas taqueria shooting reveals that when it comes to self-defense, sometimes the devil is in the details.

Best .357 Magnum Revolver Buyer's Guide

The .357 Magnum revolver soldiers on, a fine choice for concealed carry ... if you hunt out the right piece.

First Look: Bond Arms Honey B

Bond Arms has just added the Honey B to its Stinger Rough series, now featuring improved grips.

Springfield Armory Releases 9mm Operator 1911 Pistol

No longer only available in .45 ACP, Springfield Armory has just released the 9mm Operator 1911 pistol.

The Biofire Smart Gun

The good, the bad and the unknown of the Biofire Smart Gun.

First Look: Beretta APX A1 Tactical

Beretta recently announced the APX A1 Tactical full-size pistol, an upgraded variant of the existing polymer-framed 9mm handgun.

Best Single-Stack 9mm Pistol Options For Concealed Carry

Single stack 9mm semi-autos are ideal for personal defense, and here’s a look at some of the best offerings in the class.

Biofire Announces World’s First Practical Smart Gun

Biofire has just announced what may be the world’s first practical, biometrically secured smart gun.

Glock 17 Review: How The Full-Sized Striker-Fired Set The Standard

The iconic Glock 17 transformed the modern handgun world and continues to exert its influence today.

First Look: RIA 5.0 Pistol

Rock Island Armory has recently unveiled the RIA 5.0 pistol, a new American-made 9mm with an interesting combination of features.

Lessons From The Case Of Kyle Rittenhouse

Self-defense involves much, much more than the act of in-the-moment survival, and the case of Kyle Rittenhouse can teach us some important lessons.

Legal Thoughts On Rimfires For Self-Defense

Rimfires for self-defense can work, but they have certain limitations and you need to have a plan.

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